Two bystanders killed in Ekurhuleni CIT heist
A third bystander was also injured during the cash-in-transit (CIT) heist and the police have launched a manhunt for the robbers.
Police in Gauteng have mobilised resources to apprehend a group of heavily armed suspects following a cash-in-transit (CIT) heist this morning.
The incident occurred on the Putfontein road in Ekurhuleni earlier today.
According to police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, this incident claimed the lives of two innocent male bystanders who were randomly shot at by the armed gang.
“Another male bystander was also wounded and taken to a nearby hospital for medical care.”
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The SAPS has mobilised its crime scene experts including the SAPS Bomb Disposal Unit to investigate, while a multidisciplinary team has been dispatched to search for the armed suspects.
Mathe says police have already recovered three getaway vehicle’s which include a burnt out gold BMW sedan, a silver sedan and a white Audi A1.
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“An undisclosed amount of money was taken,” she adds.
Anyone with information about this particular scene is urged to contact the station commander of Crystal Park, Lieutenant Colonel Ramlal, on 082 822 8315. Anonymous tip-offs can also be relayed through the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111.
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