POLICE and Linex Yamaha Randburg have appealed for the public’s assistance to apprehend three men who broke into the store on Friday morning.
A video of the robbery has been circulating on social media.
In the video three men wearing baseball caps break through a glass window panel and enter the store one by one.
Two men are seen holding white large sacks or bags while the third is empty handed.
The men quickly make their way past the motorcycles to a specific area of the store where they begin loading the bags with helmets and clothing accessories.
In under two minutes two of the men drag the bags filled with expensive goods out of the store while the third man dashes to the other side of the accessories area to grab a few more items before exiting.
Gauteng police spokesperson Captain Mavela Masondo said a case of burglary at business premises was opened for further investigation.
He said no arrests have been made.
“Police are appealing to anyone who might have information that can help in the investigation or assist apprehend the suspects to please call the nearest police station or crime stop on 08600 10111,”said Masondo.
A post on the company’s Facebook page also called out to the biking community to share the video of the robbery.
“Linex Yamaha Randburg was broken into this morning [Friday, November 5] at exactly 5am and Shoei, HJC and Caberg Helmets were specifically targeted. If you see any suspicious adverts selling helmets, please share with us at the below contacts...011 251 4000/072 600 7731/[email protected].” said the post.
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