Manhunt launched for cash heist suspects on Golden Highway

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Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for a group of suspects linked to a cash-in-transit (CIT) heist that took place on the Golden Highway, south of Johannesburg on Friday morning.

Manhunt launched for cash heist suspects on Golden Highway — Police said a group of armed suspects intercepted a cash van which was travelling on the Golden Highway. **Images:** *SAPS*

National police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk said, according to a preliminary report a group of armed suspects intercepted a cash van which was travelling on the Golden Highway early on Friday morning.

“The suspects then blew up the cash van and fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money, a rifle and two pistols which they took from the cash van guards.

“It is alleged that the suspects fled the scene with a blue Audi and a white Toyota Hilux. The guards sustained injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment,” she stated.

She added that further investigations are still underway.

van Wyk urged anyone that has information that may assist with the investigation to contact their nearest police station.

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Meanwhile, the Serious and Violent Crimes Unit in the Free State is looking for a man who escaped from lawful custody.

Sello Cedric Pinkoane, 50, escaped from custody on February 15, 2023 when he was arrested in Kroonstad on a Sandton fraud and theft case, said Free State police spokesperson Captain Loraine Earle.

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She added that a warrant for his arrest was issued by the Kroonstad Magistrates Court for escape from lawful custody.

The investigating officer, Lieutenant Colonel James Mahlatsi, has urged the public to come forward with any information which could assist police in tracking down the wanted person.