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Eleven arrested for looting shops at a Johannesburg mall

African News Agency (ANA)

Eleven suspects have been arrested following a looting incident at a shopping mall in Evaton in the early hours of Friday morning, police said.

Spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Lungelo Dlamini said more arrests could follow as police continue to search for the stolen goods in the area of Evaton.

“The looting followed an illegal service delivery protest by the community who had earlier barricaded the roads. The extent of damage and stolen goods have not yet been verified,” Dlamini said.

“It is believed that criminal elements took advantage of the situation and broke into several shops at the mall, gaining entry through the roof.”

Dlamini said the shops affected include Cash Build, Ackermans, Bradlows, PEP and a motorspares shop.

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