Four suspected cash in transit robbers fatally wounded, one arrested
Date Published
2022/08/13
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Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the National Commissioner

Four suspected cash in transit robbers were fatally wounded during a shootout with police following a cash in transit robbery along the Nasrec Road in Soweto, Johannesburg on Friday afternoon.

Reports indicate that the driver of the cash in transit vehicle was driving along Nasrec Road with his crew member when they suddenly found themselves under gun fire from the suspects. The driver reportedly managed to drive on until the cash van came to a standstill on Juskei Road.

Suspects allegedly robbed the security guards of their cellphones and one firearm before fleeing the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.

The Johannesburg Flying Squad members received a complaint about a cash in transit in progress and swiftly responded. The officers spotted a white BMW with four occupants, a grey Nissan Navarra also with four occupants and a white Toyota Fortuner with three occupants. The suspects reportedly shot at the police and a shootout ensued. Four suspects were shot and were declared dead at the scene. One suspect was apprehended.

One police officer sustained gunshot injuries and was taken to hospital for medical attention.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the remaining suspects is urged to contact the nearest police or call our crime stop number 08600 10111 or inform the police anonymously through the MySAPS App.

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