Cops in Linden reported this morning, the recovery of a firearm and ammunitions following a robbery committed on a 37-year-old businesswoman at Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden. The incident occurred on Monday about 18:52hrs.
Police say that the businesswoman was behind the counter in the supermarket she operates when the two perpetrators – armed with guns – went into the premises demanding she hand over cash.
She raised an alarm and ran, leaving the perpetrators behind, who then proceeded to the counter and collected two carton boxes with cash and documents.
A man who heard the commotion, went to the the businesswoman’s aid and drove behind the suspects who were on foot.
During the pursuit, the man managed to hit one of the suspects, who stumbled but managed to get up and run away.
The suspect left behind the box containing the documents and one .38 revolver containing 2 suspected live 9MM ammunition and 3 .38 empty casings.
The area is currently being searched for the two suspects as investigations continue.
