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A shooting broke out as suspects hijacked a security vehicle and took off with two firearms with them In Virginia on Tuesday night, 05 April.
According to Lejweleputswa police spokesperson, captain Stephen Thakeng, the Virginia police received a report at around 23:30 about a vehicle hijacking and business robbery at Harmony Central Plant mine.
A Toyota Quantum belonging to Protea Security was on patrol outside the mine premises and had a number of security personnel in it.
“As the vehicle entered the premises, seven armed robbers appeared and a shooting broke out,” added Thakeng.
Fortunately, none of the security personnel sustained injuries from the shooting. However, suspects managed to take off with two firearms belonging to the security personnel – a rifle and a 9mm pistol.
Captain Thakeng further stated that the suspects drove of with various unknown vehicles.
“Anyone with positive information for the investigation may contact detective warrant officer Jaco van Rensburg from Virginia Detective Services on 0836976323. Alternatively, they may use the Police Emergency number 0860010111,” concluded Thakeng.
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