10 armed robbers storm Cape Town shopping centre, one suspect arrested
Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi said the robbers took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the premises through the rear entrance.
'Upon exiting the building, they noticed a patrol vehicle approaching and fired numerous gunshots at the police members who took action and detained a 28-year-old man,' he said.
'We can confirm that no one sustained any injuries owing to the exchange of gunfire. The rest of the suspects fled the scene, and they are yet to be arrested.'
Lwandle police are investigating a business robbery.
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