Earlier this morning, at about 02:00, a security officer responded to a panic alarm at a filling station in Meloding. Upon arrival at the scene, he noticed a group of about 10 heavily armed men and an ATM that was bombed and totally damaged. The suspects fired several shots toward the responding security officer who retaliated. The suspects fled the scene on foot.
A further police investigation will establish if cash has been taken however, dye-stained banknotes were found next to the ATM.
Several cartridges and one live 9mm round were found at the scene.
#sapsFS Manhunt launched for armed suspects following an ATM bombing in Meloding in the early morning hours of today. Info->D/Sgt Ramaphiri of Provincial Organized Crime Unit on 065 629 6409 #CrimeStop #MySAPSApp #TrioCrimes ME pic.twitter.com/KTLQgzus1f
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) July 25, 2022
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Source: Arrive Alive/South Africa Police Service – Twitter