Two security guards injured in cash heist

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Kanyamazane police are in pursuit of suspects involved in a cash-in-transit (CIT) heist that occurred in the early hours of Monday, next to Emfuleni Park outside Nelspruit.

According to police spokesperson Brigadier Selvy Mohlala, an armoured vehicle transporting cash was travelling along the Legogota Road.

“A white Mercedes Benz occupied by suspects emerged and collided head on with the armoured vehicle, forcing it to overturn.

“The guards then came under attack from a group of about fifteen armed suspects who then started shooting randomly at the armed vehicle whilst instructing them to open the door. The guards were reportedly robbed of their firearms, a rifle as well as a pistol.

“It is further alleged that explosives were detonated by the suspects and got hold of cash from the armoured vehicle.

“The suspects are said to have then fled the scene with the stolen items, including an undisclosed amount of cash, using two white Ford Rangers to an unknown direction.

“The Mercedes Benz used to derail the cash van was reportedly torched by the suspects before they fled,” he said. 

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Brig Mohlala added; “Two security guards reportedly sustained some injuries after their vehicle overturned and they are currently receiving medical treatment in hospital.”

“No one has been arrested so far.

“The Police call on anyone with information that may assist in apprehending the perpetrators to call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111 or send information via My SAPS App.