UPDATE: Suspect killed after Cresta mall robbery

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Brigadier Mathapelo Peters says a group of men entered an electronics store and stole several electronics and appliances at Cresta Shopping Centre.

File: A security guard has been shot during an alleged robbery at Cresta mall in Randburg on Tuesday.JOHANNESBURG - One suspect has been killed and another arrested after a shootout with police following a robbery at an electronics store at Cresta Shopping Centre on Tuesday.said in a statement that a group of men entered an electronics store and stole several electronics and appliances.

"The robbers allegedly fired shots as they fled, resulting in one security guard being wounded and rushed to hospital.""A shootout ensued and one suspect was declared dead on the scene, one arrested and one managed to evade arrest and is still on the run."Police are still searching for a second vehicle, a white VW Polo hatchback which police say went in the direction of Pimville.

Gauteng Commissioner of Police, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela has applauded the vigilance of the members that led to the rapid response and swift apprehension of the suspects.

 

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Good

Police did well. I was on the N1 this afternoon when it happened.

Great stuff, pity only one.

Did you just say 'killed' ?

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