Police confirmed that a man, 55, was shot and killed outside the Birchwood Spur on Sunday afternoon, purportedly for his Rolex watch.
The Rolex gang allegedly follow victims home or to a pitstop and violently rob them of their watches.
Police spokesperson Colonel Noxolo Kweza said the Boksburg North police are investigating an instance of armed robbery and murder.According to a reliable source close to the police investigation, only the victim’s Rolex, valued at around R350 000, was taken.The gang allegedly follow victims home or to a pitstop and violently rob them of their watches. Several tourists and locals have been victims of the gang, yet to be brought to book.
“It happened so quickly that none of us immediately understood what was happening.” The waiter added that patrons were still in shock inside the restaurant. Several families could be seen still in their seats through the restaurant windows right next to where the shooting occurred.
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