A daring robbery attempt at a Forex bureau near the Las Palmas area in Abeka Lapaz, Accra, on Friday afternoon has left residents and law enforcement baffled.
Two armed suspects reportedly entered the bureau and demanded that employees hand over all available cash. As the robbery unfolded, quick-thinking bystanders outside locked the entrance, effectively trapping the robbers and staff inside.
The police arrived promptly at the scene to find the building sealed off, with both the suspects and employees believed to be inside. However, in a surprising twist, the robbers were nowhere to be found when the police forced their way into the bureau.
Eyewitness accounts suggest no visible exit for the suspects, raising questions about how they managed to evade capture. The building is currently under heavy police surveillance as investigations continue.
A staff member from the Forex bureau, speaking anonymously, confirmed that the organization would release a formal statement to provide clarity on the incident.
The mysterious nature of the robbers’ disappearance has left many puzzled, fueling speculation about possible accomplices or hidden escape routes. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward to aid in their investigations.
The incident has heightened concerns about security in the area, prompting calls for increased police presence and surveillance to prevent future occurrences. Residents and businesses are anxiously awaiting further details as the authorities work to unravel the mystery.
