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McDonald's drive-through becomes crime scene [video]
The incidents unfolded last Saturday at the New Street McDonald's, where two separate armed robberies took place within 20 minutes of each other, sparking outrage over fast-food outlet security in Cape Town's northern suburbs.
Shortly after 19:00, a man and his young son were ambushed while placing an order.
Read the full version of the ' McDonald's drive-through in Durbanville turns into crime scene' article.
As the father leaned out of the window, a suspect struck him in the face with a revolver, while another approached and fired shots.
The terrified father told his son to lie flat in the back seat as the assailants made off with his wallet and cellphone.
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