Cape Town – The Mayuris Jewellers store in the bustling Chatsworth Centre was robbed by an unconfirmed number of assailants, causing chaos and panic on Tuesday.
The incident was captured in a video that shows several men kicking the store’s glass before one suspect hands another a tray of jewelry from inside the shop.
One of the suspects was dressed in eThekwini Water and Sanitation attire.
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According to Rising Sun, the suspects managed to escape in a silver Toyota Avanza with a false number plate.
As a result, nearby stores closed, and police had to cordon off a larger area, the report said.
The robbers dropped a blue sheet, presumably used to carry the stolen jewelry.
Chatsworth Centre management confirmed the incident but assured that no staff or shoppers were injured, and there was no shootout, said the report.
The police are currently investigating the robbery.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
