Armed robbery suspects reportedly escape from Business robbery at Cash & Carry in Sundumbili.
Earlier this morning IPSS Security Operations and IPSS Medical Rescue responded to a Cash & Carry in Sundumbili. Reports scene are that on opening, several armed men assaulted the manager, taking several employees hostage in the process. Local SAPS and private security companies responded to the scene, surrounding the area while waiting for SAPS Special Task Force and K9 units to be deployed from Durban.
After several hours, 6 hostages were released after being held in the cold storage. Five employees and one security officer were treated on scene for hypothermia by IPSS Medical before being transported to the hospital for further care.
Sometime later, another three hostages were released from the store, and they indicated that the armed men were still inside the store. These staff members were treated on scene by IPSS Medical and were transported to the hospital.
A hostage negotiator and the SAPS Special Task Force & K9 units entered the property. Unfortunately, the armed men could not be found. At this stage, it is unclear how they escaped. The incident will be investigated further by SAPS.
Manager and staff held hostage at a business in Sundumbili https://t.co/eIgTUWxkQd #ArriveAlive #Crime @IPSSRescue @SAPoliceService
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) April 4, 2022
