Jewellery heist, police wound 2 in shoot out, Phoenix Plaza

South African Police Service

Jewellery heist, police wound 2 in shoot out, Phoenix Plaza
Jewellery heist, police wound 2 in shoot out, Phoenix Plaza

A group of armed suspects entered a jewellery shop at Phoenix Plaza on 11 February 2018, at 12.30.

They took jewellery, wrist watches and cash before they fled in their two vehicles. Police were alerted and spotted one vehicle and gave chase.

While at the M25 Freeway near KwaMashu, it is alleged that the suspects opened fire on the members and the members returned fire.

Six suspects were arrested and two of them were wounded.

They were taken to hospital under police guard. Some of the jewellery, a magazine and wrist watch were recovered. A business robbery and attempted murder cases were opened.

Other suspects are still at large.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service