More than 50 firearms were stolen from a Port Alfred gun shop on Thursday.
Two armed robbers, one posing as a customer, entered Gidana Arms in Bank Street at about 11am.
The owner’s daughter had been alone at the time, police spokesperson Captain Mali Govender said.
She said one robber pretended to be a customer wanting to purchase an item of clothing and left it on the counter.
“He then walked outside and came back with another man, who pulled out a firearm and asked for the keys to the safe.
“They took a [camouflage] bag from the store and put several shotguns, rifles and handguns inside.
“Different types of ammunition were taken.
“The men left [the girl] in the strong room and fled on foot.”
The girl’s cellphone was also stolen.
Govender said two shop assistants who had returned to the store had contacted police.