Mdantsane police have lodged a manhunt for three heavily armed suspects who robbed a police officer off his service pistol at 10am this morning.
The trio walked into the satellite police station in Mdantsane City mall and wrestled with a police officer for his firearm.
Another suspect intervened and fired gunshots,eventually the officer gave in as he was outnumbered,but no one sustained any injuries.
The unknown men escaped in a maroon Toyota Avanza.
Mdantsane Police spokesman Captain Nkosikho Mzuku said:“It is alleged that three armed suspects robbed a police officer's service pistol and fled the scene in a getaway vehicle.”
Police are investigating a case of robbery.
Mzuku said anyone with information about the suspects must contact the investigating officer, Constable Wandile Pati on 043-765-6909 or 082-441-9597