QWAQWA – Police are appealing for information to track down approximately 11 suspects who allegedly bombed two ATMs in the Phuthaditjhaba Central Business District (CBD) in the early hours of Friday, 16 October, shooting and injuring a security officer in the process.
According to Thabo Mofutsanyana District SAPS spokesperson Warrant Officer Mmako Mophiring, the incident occurred at approximately 01:20 when a security officer, who was inside a vehicle recording kilometre readings, was confronted by two armed suspects.
“The security officer was shot in the hip and arm before the two ATMs were bombed with explosives,” said Mophiring.
Approximately 11 suspects allegedly fled the scene with two bags believed to contain an undisclosed amount of cash. The injured security officer was transported to hospital for medical treatment, while his firearm was reportedly stolen during the incident.
The explosions also damaged the sliding door of a neighbouring funeral parlour.
Police are investigating cases of attempted murder, malicious damage to property and theft of a firearm.
Mophiring appealed to anyone who may have information that could assist the investigation to come forward.
