JOHANNESBURG – The South African Police Service (SAPS) is investigating a business robbery after a jewellery store was robbed at Menlyn Mall in northern Gauteng on Monday evening.

In a statement, police said four men entered the mall just after 6pm and used a hammer to smash the display window.

An unknown amount of Rolex watches were taken.

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Security officers tried to stop the suspects as they tried to flee in two white vehicles, one of which was a BMW, police said.

The suspects then reportedly fired shots at security before speeding off.

Nobody was injured during the incident.

Anyone with information can contact police on (012) 3661735/6.

Information can also be given, anonymously, by phoning 08600 10111 or by sending a tip-off SMS to 32211.

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