Mamelodi cop shot by ATM bombers

A police constable was shot and wounded by a gang of about 20 men who bombed two ATMs in Mamelodi, Pretoria police said on Tuesday.

A group of about 20 armed robbers blew up two ABSA ATMs at Max City Shopping Centre around 10pm on Monday, taking an undisclosed amount of cash, Warrant Officer Ben Strydom said.

"Police arrived at the shopping centre after receiving information, but then the group started firing shots at them with an R5 rifle. One of the shots went through the back seat of the police's unmarked vehicle, hitting a police constable."

The officer was taken to Wilgers Hospital in a stable condition.

The robbers fled in two black BMWs, one with sirens and blue lights, a black Audi and a Corsa Sedan.

Another police vehicle which pursued the robbers was involved in a car accident during the high speed car chase, allowing robbers to flee with the money.

"No arrests made at the moment, but information is being followed up," said Strydom.

The organised crime unit was investigating.