Braamfischerville cash-in-transit robbery under investigation
Unknown suspects allegedly carried out the attack.
A case of cash-in-transit robbery is under investigation after a cash van was bombed and an undisclosed amount of money was stolen.
The robbery allegedly took place in Braamfischerville along Freedom Road next to a grocery store on March 4.
Unknown suspects allegedly carried out the attack.
According to police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, the cash van was reportedly rammed by a Mercedes-Benz while travelling along Freedom Road.
She said the driver and his two crew members were forced out of the vehicle at gunpoint and assaulted before the van was bombed.
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“The suspects fired several gunshots before fleeing the scene, allegedly using a silver-grey Volvo and a dark brown BMW X5,” said Nevhuhulwi.
Nevhuhulwi added that the case will be investigated by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation.
Anyone with information that may assist with the investigation is urged to contact the Crime Stop line on 08600 10111 or submit anonymous tip-offs via the MySAPS App.
