Seven Suspects Arrested After Jewelry Store Robbery at Clearwater Mall

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On Tuesday, 22 October 2024, a swift response from police and private security led to the arrest of seven suspects following a robbery at a jewelry store in Clearwater Mall, Roodepoort.














Four firearms were recovered during the operation.

Around eight armed suspects entered the store, threatening employees and stealing a significant amount of jewelry.

As they attempted to flee, a shootout broke out with law enforcement, resulting in injuries to two police officers and three suspects.

One officer was treated at the scene, while the other was taken to a local medical facility in serious but stable condition.

Thanks to the teamwork between SAPS, SCP Security, SAPS Airwing, JMPD, Gauteng Crime Wardens, TAU Security, GP Tactical, Beagle Watch, West Rand Reaction, BCI Security, Fidelity SIU, Help24 Secure, DMS Security, EC Security, Jon Rosenberg, SB Security,
6th Sense Protection Group, CPF, and Fidelity-ADT, several suspects were apprehended.

The suspects are expected to face charges including business robbery, attempted murder, and possession of unlicensed firearms at Roodepoort Magistrate Court.

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UPDATE ON POLICE OFFICERS WHO WERE INJURED DURING CLEARWATER MALL ROBBERY

We just want to give an update regarding the officers who were injured during the robbery that took place at Clearwater Mall on Tuesday, 22 October. Both officers were taken to the hospital during the incident.

We visited the officer who was shot tonight. His surgery went off well today, and he is recovering from it. He is definitely in high spirits, and from the interaction with him tonight, we know he will soon be back on his feet and ready to serve this community.

The second officer has been checked and released from the hospital.

We again want to wish the officer a speedy recovery!

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Honeydew CPF