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Manhunt launched after twin mall jewelry store robberies in Mangaung Police in Mangaung Metro have launched an urgent manhunt after two armed robbery incidents targeting jewelry stores at separate malls on Sunday, 16 November 2025. The first attack took place at Northridge Mall around 09h45, when six armed men stormed a jewelry store and ordered the owner and staff to sit on the floor. The suspects emptied the till and cleared shelves of jewelry before fleeing in a white Suzuki Amaze. The stolen goods are valued at an estimated R250,000. A case of business robbery has been opened at Bayswater Police Station. Just hours later, at 12h21, a second jewelry store was hit at Mimosa Mall. Five armed men entered the store, threatened staff, and forced them to lie down before taking jewelry and an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspects, all wearing hats and surgical masks fled in three vehicles: a white BMW, a white Volkswagen Golf 7, and a white Mercedes-Benz. Two shots were fired inside the store, but no injuries were reported. Parkweg Police Station is investigating the case. Police believe the incidents may be linked and are calling on the public for assistance. Anyone with information about the robberies is urged to contact Lieutenant Colonel Kholisile Alfred Nqukuva at 082 467 6081.