The Winter Mart store in Buruzumagu in the capital Male’ was robbed at around 2am in the morning to the tune of Rf44,000 (US$3,900), reports Haveeru.
Store Manager Ali Jabeen explained that the thieves broke in after smashing the glass on the door and windows, adding that the cash stolen from the register was to be paid as salaries to his 12 employees.
Winter Mart employees meanwhile accuse groups and gangs in the Sinemale’ flats area for the robbery.
Two months ago, a group attempted to break in to the store but were foiled by neighbours alerted by the sound of glass shattering.
