The Management of the police in Gauteng has noted with concern the messages circulating on social media about Kagiso Mall in the West Rand being under attack by the Basotho Nationals.
We will like to put it into perspective that those videos and messages are not true and are misleading to community members. What rather happened, is that on 12 July 2022 at about 11:30, four suspects wearing balaclavas, one armed with a firearm robbed a Pep Cell shop in Kagiso Mall. The suspects made away with cellphones worth approximately R50 000-00 and an undisclosed amount of cash. Shots were not fired and no injuries were reported.
Members of the public are cautioned to refrain from recirculating these messages as they are sending unnecessary panic to other people. The public is urged to use social media in a responsible manner and not spread unconfirmed information.
It is further requested that anyone who may have information that can assist with the investigation of this case report to the police on the Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or anonymously via the MySaps App. All information received will be treated as strictly confidential.