At least 12 heavily armed suspects robbed Meadowpoint Pick n Pay Liquor and Supermarket in Meadowlands Zone 2, escaping with cash and valuables, in a daring daylight heist.
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The robbery at Meadowpoint Pick n Pay in Meadowlands Zone 2 was shockingly bold, as it occurred a stone’s throw away from the local police station.
Eyewitness accounts suggest the suspects were heavily armed and managed to complete the robbery quickly, firing three shots in the process.
During the robbery, the suspects seized customers’ cellphones, high-value alcohol, and approximately R100,000 in cash. The speed and efficiency of the heist allowed the suspects to flee the scene before law enforcement could intervene.
Despite the proximity of the Meadowlands police station, no officers reportedly arrived to thwart the robbery, further emphasising the lack of security and surveillance in the area.
At the time of this report, authorities had not provided any comments on the incident. Details regarding potential injuries or fatalities among the victims remain unclear, as do the next steps in the investigation.
This is a developing story.
Eyewitnesses who survived the ordeal took to social media to share footage of the aftermath.