An undisclosed amount of cash was taken from motorists during an armed robbery on Heidelberg Road, Alberton this Thursday afternoon, October 29.
According to CPS Security sales director, Tyrone van der Merwe, victims were robbed of a large amount of money. Suspects were driving a Silver BMW X5 and a Green Jeep.
“Emergency services are on scene. Please be extra vigilant when withdrawing or depositing large amounts of cash. If you need an armed escort please feel free to contact us,” he said.
CPS Security is urging the community of Alberton to be more vigilant when they are withdrawing money.
“We had a few incidents where local business owners were robbed of an undisclosed amount of money after they were followed from the ATM where they withdrew money to their businesses,” said sales director, Tyrone van der Merwe.
If anyone spots the syndicate, contact CPS Security on 011 024 2426 or Alberton SAPS on 011 861 6800.
CPS Security shared the following safety tips when withdrawing money:
• Avoid going into banks with bags which show you are collecting cash
• Ask your local security company for an armed escort
• Be alert of your surroundings
• Do not create a routine
• Keep a car length space at traffic lights in case you need to evade
• Don’t let people, such as employees, know you are dealing with cash
• Be vigilant when arriving at your destination as this is when robbery is most likely to happen.
