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Police hunt for Circular Drive armed robbery suspect

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Port Elizabeth: Walmer police are on the hunt for a suspect allegedly involved in a business robbery at a take away outlet in Circular Drive, Lorraine this morning.

It is alleged that at approximately 08:45, the suspect entered the take away and pointed a firearm at one of the employee’s, demanding cash. The suspect forced all the employees to the back of the premises. The manager was busy in her office when the suspect approached her and demanded cash. She was assaulted with the firearm. No cash was taken however the personal belongings of the employees (cell phones and cash) were taken. The suspect fled on foot into the nearby bushes. The manager was taken to hospital for further medical attention.

A case of business robbery is under investigation.

Anyone who can assist police with any information relating to the robbery or the suspect is asked to contact D/W/O Stephen Bustin on 082 303 0572 or SAPS Walmer on 041 509 4006 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. All information is confidential and callers may remain anonymous.

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