The gang bombed the office to try and gain entry into the vault. It is believed the robbers were all dressed in black security uniforms.
Another group of men shot vehicles outside the premises – in Edison Street.
Another security guard from a different company was injured.
The gang could not get to the cash and panicked when they heard police were en-route. They fled in an armoured vehicle and two other SUVs.
A chase and shootout ensued with police. One cop was injured. The gang fled. No arrests have been made.