The Free State police spokesperson, Stephen Thakeng, explains that suspects fled in different directions at about 01:45 when they saw a private security company vehicle and the police. Shots were fired and the security company's vehicle was damaged. He says one of the suspects allegedly fled with a bag in his hands. Attempts to catch the suspects were unsuccessful.

“On 29 June 2023 at about 01:45 Odendaalsrus SAPS members and private security responded to an ATM bombing. At the crime scene, a white Fidelity plastic bag with R500 cash was found near a fuel pump and dropped by suspects when they were fleeing. Nine African males approached the employees and two were armed with guns. One of the petrol attendants was struck with a firearm on his forehead. The security officer alleged that two shots were fired in his direction and the window got shattered,” he says.

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Thakeng says the white Super T Toyota Minibus windows were damaged as they were parked near the ATM. Cash amounting to R600 dyed with ink, and 9 mm cartridges were seized. 

Cases of an ATM bombing, armed robbery, and attempted murder were registered for further investigation. Anyone with information can contact Detective Captain Keke Moeketsi of the Odendaalsrus Detective Services at 082 301 2797 or Crime Stop at 08600 10111.

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