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[Breaking] Retail store targeted by armed men in Galleria
Also read: Galleria Mall robbery suspect in hospital after shooting
Preliminary information from a security company indicated that a group of about 16 men in two bakkies robbed the shop of jewellery, expensive perfumes, and cellphones among other items.
The men are said to have also hijacked a Mercedes Benz from the vicinity of the mall as they made their getaway. The police and security companies responded and secured the scene soon after.
There have been reports of shots fired, but there is no confirmation of any injuries. It is unknown at this stage whether any arrests were made.
An update will be made when new information is received.
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