One shot fired at the rooftop parking of Mall of the South, located in Johannesburg South, on Tuesday May 17, 2016 at approximately 20:30.
Four male suspects (some armed) who arrived in a green Toyota Tazz were approached by the malls contracted PSI Company Quatro Security while attempting to steal a blue Toyota Tazz.
A Chase ensued, and two of the suspects were apprehended and detained at the malls holding cells until the South African Police arrived. Two of the suspects escaped, and one of the escapees ran into the glass window at entrance nine of the shopping center in an attempt to get away from the mall security team.
The suspects who escaped were wearing yellow t-shirts and blue denim jeans. And the other a blue jacket with brown denim jeans.
The mall was on lockdown for a brief period while the remaining suspects were sought.
Statement by Mall of the South:
17.05.2016
RE. ATTEMPTED VEHICLE THEFT; ONE SHOT FIRED AND 2 SUSPECTS APPREHENDED.
We had an attempted vehicle theft at the Mall on Tuesday evening, 17.05.2016 at around 20:30.
Four suspects were approached by Mall Security. Two suspects were caught and detained at the mall holding cells.
We are very grateful no one was injured and due to the quick reaction by Mall security, with the assistance of SOS, the CPF and SAPS, arrests were made.
We want to ensure our tenants and shoppers that we will continue fighting crime to ensure a safe and secure environment for all. Mall Management is working very closely with Law Enforcement agencies to combat crime in the area and treats every single investigation as important.
We would like to extend a special thanks to Quatro Security and the staff that put their lives in danger to catch the criminals and for their quick response. We would also like to issue a special thanks to SAPS and the CPF for their assistance. Counseling will be given to the guards involved who caught the suspects.
Kind Regards
Mall of the South Management
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