Crime

Vehicle ‘bombed’ in cash-in-transit heist near Leisure Bay

Exact details of what happened and how many were injured are awaited from Saps.

August 10, 2023
South Coast Herald Less than a minute
The vehicle that was the target of the attack. PHOTO WHATSAPP

An armed robbery/cash-in-transit heist took place on the R61 in the vicinity of Leisure Bay this afternoon.

It is believed the vehicle was blown up/bombed. All emergency services were on the scene.

At the time, residents were advised to stay away and traffic was diverted.

Some residents living nearby said they heard what sounded like explosions, in addition to gun shots.

Unconfirmed reports have said one person was shot in the leg during the attack, with others injured.

A report from Saps is awaited to confirm the exact details of what happened.

The R61 from Ithongasi Caltex to Torquay turnoff was closed due to the incident.

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August 10, 2023
South Coast Herald Less than a minute

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David Rush

David Rush is the editor, having been with the company for more than 30 years. He's seen it all, from the progression from black and white photos to the current advancements in digital and social media. He started as a sports journalist and still keeps his hand in, writing about any sport but particularly cricket, golf and tennis. Over the years he wrote and all topics and covered all the beats at various times. He still plays all those sports, and is a long-suffering Liverpool and Proteas fan.
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