Newly-opened Oceans Mall hit by robbers
Updated | By Nushera Soodyal
The newly-opened Oceans Mall in Umhlanga, north of Durban, has been hit by robbers.
Police say three armed suspects entered the mall on Tuesday night and stormed an MTN store.
It's understood they held an employee at gunpoint and took cell phones and smartwatches.
Police say security guards gave chase and recovered some of the stolen items.
READ: Phoenix jewellery store robbers to be sentenced next year
Oceans Mall's management has confirmed the centre’s guards jumped into action.
They say no one was hurt and they are cooperating with the police.
No arrests have been made but Durban North SAPS is investigating a case of robbery.
Oceans Mall opened its doors a month ago.
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