Reward offered for info on Ga-Rankuwa robbery
Half-a-million rand reward for information on cash-in-transit heist.
SBV Protection offers a R500 000 reward for information that will lead to the arrest of robbers who attacked its guards at an ATM in Ga-Rankuwa, on Tuesday afternoon.
A security guard and a robber were killed during the drama that unfolded at Ga-Rankuwa City Shopping Centre.
“I wish to extend my condolences to the family, colleagues and friends of our deceased employee,” said Mark Barret, managing director of SBV Services SA.
“Furthermore, I wish to commend our employees for their bravery during the attack.”
The rest of the robbers fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Matthews Nkoadi confirmed the SBV service guard and a robber died during the exchange of gunfire.
“Two SBV guards were coming out of the mall, one carrying a rifle and cash, when they were approached by five suspects,” he said.
Nkoadi said two of the five men shot at the guards and the guards returned fire.
“The guard and the robber were both hit in the head and died on the scene,” Nkoadi said. “Police were investigating.”
Barret said the SBV was determined to bring the suspects to book.
“We are working with the authorities and no effort will be spared in finding the suspects. Loss of life will not be tolerated, we will stand together and will not give up until the perpetrators are brought to justice,” he said.
If you have any information, get in touch with SBV’s risk and governance unit on 083 408 7029.
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