Police have confirmed that one person has died in a cash-in-transit (CIT) robbery on Helpekaar Road in Fleurhof on Saturday afternoon, September 12.

The Roodepoort Record reported earlier that reports of the attack and gun fire emerged on emergency groups at about 16:20.

At the Record’s arrival at the scene, a blown-up CIT vehicle and a burnt-up car was standing in the debris-strewn street.

• Read the initial article here: Fleurhof rocked by CIT robbery

Police had blocked access to the scene, and CPF members were assisting with traffic control.

According to police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko, Florida police are investigating cases of murder and CIT robbery.

“Police received a complaint of a cash-in-transit robbery and proceeded to the scene,” she said.

“Upon arrival, they found a cash vehicle that had been bombed.

“The suspects fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. The driver of the CIT vehicle was shot and was declared deceased at the scene.”

Tintswalo added that the suspects are believed to have fled in a Toyota RAV4, a Mercedes-Benz and a BMW.

She confirmed that no arrests have yet been made, and that police investigations are underway.

Anyone with information that may assist with the investigation may contact the police directly, the Crime Stop Line on 08600 10111, or submit information anonymously via the MySAPS App.