Suspect shot after failed robbery at Richards Bay mall
One suspect was reportedly shot after attempting to rob an electronics outlet on the lower level. The robbery attempt was thwarted by the swift response from mall security.
The suspect was injured and emergency services are on scene.
The affected store has been closed and the situation is now calm. There were no other injuries and it is safe for shoppers to continue shopping.
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Suspect shot after failed robbery at Richards Bay mall
Police and emergency services are on scene at the Boardwalk Inkwazi Shopping Centre in Richards Bay following an attempted robbery and shootout this afternoon. One suspect was reportedly shot after attempting to rob an electronics outlet on the lower level. The robbery attempt was thwarted by the swift response from mall security. The suspect was injured and emergency services are on scene. The affected store has been closed and the situation is now calm. There were no other injuries and it is safe for shoppers to continue shopping. Don't have the ZO app? Download it to your Android or Apple device here: HAVE YOUR SAY Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. For news straight to your phone invite us: WhatsApp – 060 784 2695 Instagram – zululand_observer At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
