4 ATMs bombed in Orange Farms

ORANGE FARMS. – Nearly 10 armed suspected are said to be on the run after bombing four Automated Teller Machines (ATM’s) at a Supermarket in Orange Farms, Extension 3, in the early hours of this morning, October 13.

Police spokesperson, Sergeant Shaan Motsapi said that at about 01:15 in the early hours of today, at Plus Supermarket Shopping Complex ext.3, Orange Farms, the plus minus 10 suspects were armed with assault rifles and pistols when they allegedly started to bomb the main entrance locked gate to the shopping complex and instructed one security guard from the guard room to come out.

The suspects are said to have then cornered the guard on the ground nearby.

“A few minutes later, the suspects started to bomb all four ATM machines and fired several guns shots on the air. The suspects left the crime scene by foot carrying a bag with undisclosed money,” Motsapi said.

A few empty cartridges were found at the scene.

Orange Farms police are urgently appealing to the community members with information that may assist the investigation or lead to the arrest of suspects.

The members of the public that might have information on the case can contact Crime Stop Line on 08600 10111 or via MySAPS App or via contact Orange Farms police station on (011) 213 80 / (011) 213 8025

Lerato Serero 1 minute read Facebook X LinkedIn Tumblr Pinterest WhatsApp Telegram Share via Email Print Support local journalism Add The Citizen as a preferred source to see more from Sedibeng Ster in Google News and Top Stories.