Lakeside Mall

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Gang of 15 robbers target store in mall | Benoni City Times (Benoni City Times)

A gang of armed robbers targeted Crossover International at the Lakeside Mall today (July 20). According to Captain Nomsa Sekele, spokesperson for the ...

A woman was found in another shop with a minor wound to her chest. “Medics were led into the rear of a shop, where a man was found with a minor wound to his buttocks. “The suspects fled the scene in three vehicles, a silver Toyota Quest, a silver Toyota Etios sedan as well as a white Suzuki Swift.”

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'It was like a movie' - Bullets Fly As Gang With AK-47's Storm Benoni ... (The Bharat Express News)

Shoppers at Lakeside Mall in Benoni took cover when a heavily armed gang robbed a store Wednesday afternoon.According to police, the gang fired random.

Two struggle to load the stolen items they leave behind, while others get into the getaway car. I heard a series of gunshots, these suspects had large weapons,” said an eyewitness. “Security also fled when the robbers came in.

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WATCH: Terrifying moment when 15 armed robbers storm mall in ... (The South African)

Watch the terrifying moment when a gang of 15 armed robbers stormed the Lakeside Mall in Benoni on Wednesday. Two people were injured.

A woman was found in another shop with a minor wound to her chest.” It seems as if they panic and they leave a big pile of stolen goods in the parking while the robbers are seen hastily getting into the car including the boot. Three getaway cars wait for them outside and the robbers are seen stuffing the bags of stolen goods into the cars.

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Gauteng police hunting gang of suspects after Lakeside Mall robbery (Eyewitness News)

Security footage shows the gang fleeing in at least three vehicles after robbing a shop.

On their way out, the suspects started shooting randomly as they were running towards getaway vehicles." Security footage shows the gang fleeing in at least three vehicles after robbing a shop. Security footage shows the gang fleeing in at least three vehicles after robbing a shop.

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15 gunmen storm Benoni mall, woman injured (Jacaranda FM)

A woman has been taken to hospital after she was injured during a robbery at Lakeside Mall in Benoni, east of Johannesbury.

“It is alleged that about 15 suspects stormed into one of the shops at the mall and showed the employees firearms before loading clothes into the bags. Masondo says while no arrests have yet been made, a case of business robbery and murder has been opened for investigation. A group of 15 armed robbers stormed the mall on Wednesday, threatening employees with firearms.

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'It was like a movie': Bullets fly as gang with AK-47s storms Benoni mall (News24)

Police have yet to arrest 15 suspects who stormed Lakeside Mall in Benoni to rob a store, firing shots and hitting a worker.

Two are seen struggling to load the stolen items which they end up leaving behind, while others enter the getaway car. I heard a series of gunshots, these suspects had big guns," an eyewitness said. I quickly took cover after seeing them, it was like a movie," one eyewitness said.

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WATCH: 15 Heavily armed criminals storm Lakeside Mall in Benoni (Citizen)

The robbery was described a scene out of a movie as the gang of criminals fired randomly to make their getaway.

A woman was found in another shot with a minor wound to her chest. “Medics were led into the rear of a shop, where a man was found with a minor wound to his buttocks. One of the suspects eventually climbs into the boot of the car before they flee the scene.

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Hectic Footage From Inside And Outside Benoni Mall Stormed By ... (2oceansvibe News)

A gang of about 15 suspects stormed the mall to bag some loot, brandishing AK-47s and pistols.

A woman was found in another shop with a minor wound to her chest. I heard a series of gunshots, these suspects had big guns,” an eyewitness said. …”The security also fled when the robbers made their way in. “Medics were led into the rear of a shop, where a man was found with a minor wound to his buttocks. A gang of about 15 suspects stormed the mall to bag some loot, brandishing their AK-47s and pistols, according to eyewitnesses on the scene. Several shoppers and shopkeepers in Lakeside Mall, Benoni, were caught in the midst of a terrifying ordeal on Wednesday.

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Lakeside Mall in Benoni Robbed by 15 AK-47-Wielding Criminals ... (Briefly)

15 gunmen wielding Ak-47s and pistols robbed the Lakeside Mall in Benoni and fired shots randomly, shooting a worker. Police are investigating the matter.

Social media users are really concerned that the shopping centre has become a hot-spot for criminals in recent years and are asking management to beef up security ASAP! A video of the horrific ordeal has been doing its rounds on social media. Eyewitnesses who spoke to News24 said the robbers stole clothes and described the incident as a movie.

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Shoppers traumatised by Ekurhuleni business robbery where an ... (Independent Online)

15 robbers carrying firearms of various calibres stormed into Lakeside Mall in Ekurhuleni on Wednesday and stole clothes and other items from a sports ...

However, shopping malls are private owned establishments, and security should be of the highest possible standard! “A female worker from one of the shops sustained injuries and she was taken to the nearest medical care centre. He can be seen jumping into a boot as the three cars drive away, leaving clothes strewn on the ground.

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