Shots were fired at a Security Officer who was in pursuit of armed suspects following a robbery at Barcelos in Starwood, Phoenix this evening (Friday).
The Reaction Unit South Africa Phoenix Operations Center received information of a robbery at the fast food restaurant at approximately 20:25. On arrival Reaction Officers were informed that two men had entered the store, drew firearms and robbed an employee of an undisclosed amount of cash. A third suspect who is suspected of being unarmed remained on the outside of the store.
A Response Officer from Blue Security noticed the suspects fleeing on foot and pursued then towards Phoenix Highway. The robbers fired two shots in his direction as they entered a pathway. Several private security companies converged on the scene and searched for the suspects however no arrests were made.
No injuries were reported.