Joburg armed robbery caught on camera

Joburg armed robbery caught on camera

Police are investigating after footage of an armed robbery, targeting a Johannesburg businessman emerged. 

Joburg robbery on video
Screengrab - Video

The video was posted on community Facebook page, Crime Intelligence & Community Awareness, warning Mayfair residents to be vigilant of their surroundings. 


Four men are seen coming out of a vehicle, after following the businessman. One of the suspects is seen firing a gun. 


Brixton Police say up to  R30 000 cash was stolen and cellphones.


Social media users have commented on the post. One user said "I understand how fast this can happen ... in a blink of an eye your day or week or year can be almost destroyed!" while another posted "Be aware of your surroundings and leave nothing to chance!!"


Watch the video below. 

Watch an armed robbery which occurred yesterday in Mayfair, & realize how fast this happens. If you're living in a war zone situational awareness is key to avoid becoming a victim - research situational awareness and muscle memory and practice it GP, JHB, MAYFAIR

Posted by CICA - Crime Intelligence & Community Awareness - South Africa on Wednesday, March 30, 2016

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