G4S Cash Solutions is offering a reward of up to R1m for information that could lead to the arrest of the killers of one of their guards during a cash-in-transit (CIT) robbery in Centurion recently.

Kevin Govender, CIT director for the company, said the reward is offered “for credible, useful information leading to the successful arrest, prosecution and conviction of the criminals who killed the guard”.

“The incident took place on Friday at 15:00 during a robbery at the Mnandi’s Spar on Tulip Road.”

According to Govender, the guard was loading a secure cross-pavement cash collection unit into an armoured vehicle when he was shot with an R5 rifle.

“The criminals absconded with the cash device, but were unable to access any cash as the security technology installed across G4S devices is aimed at rendering the money unusable.

“Two of the perpetrators were caught on CCTV, wearing distinctive clothing.”

Govender said they were devastated by the tragic and senseless loss.

The company has conveyed its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and said it would ensure that the family was well looked after.

“We are making it a priority to ensure these criminals are held to account.

“CIT and cross-pavement attacks are becoming more violent. This is deeply concerning because it puts the lives of our people in danger. In addition, these senseless attacks are futile as the technology we use means any cash stolen is completely unusable,” Govender said.

“Our message to would-be criminals is clear: don’t bother attacking our teams because you won’t get away with anything of value.

“There are not enough prosecutions and convictions to deter these criminals. ”

He called on crime intelligence, the SAPS, the Hawks and the NPA and the ministers who lead them, to prioritise CIT crimes.

Suspect 1 was wearing:

– Black cap with a white label in the centre front

– Black mask

– Black shirt with the orange logo “G-STAR RAW”

– Black and white “Fabiani” zip-up jacket

– The top is white with a logo on the left chest and left arm. The zip is white. The end of the cuffs is white stripes.

– Black tracksuit pants

– White sneakers

Suspect 2 was wearing:

– Navy blue and turquoise hat with white top

– White and black mask

– Greyish green jacket with diamond pattern stitching

– Brown casual trouser with a light coloured logo on the front side under the left pocket

– Black sneakers with a white triangle shape pattern on the front top. White edging on the sole

Anyone with information can call Ray Barlow on 083 324 3460 or Shaun Maleo on 083 750 4042. This information can be shared anonymously.