Father and son busted for cash-in-transit robbery in Diepkloof
Suspects were arrested for possession of a stolen motor vehicle and defeating the ends of justice after the vehicle was recovered at their residential address.
The police arrested two men aged 25 and 53 in connection with a cash-in-transit heist on November 16, in Diepkloof.
It is reported that at approximately 16:00, a cash van en route to collect cash from one of the stores in Diepkloof Square was intercepted by an old E-class Grey Mercedes Benz at the corner of Immink Road and Letsoaka Street in Zone 3.
ALSO READ: Two suspects shot and killed in a CIT robbery in Dobsonville
“The driver of the cash van lost control. The van rolled, and was attacked by approximately 15 armed suspects who used explosives to break open the van, making off with an undisclosed amount of cash,” Gauteng police spokesperson, Captain Tintswalo Sibeko said.
”The van driver sustained injuries to his right side, while a 21-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the neck and is receiving medical treatment. Nearby house windows were damaged due to the explosion.”
Sibeko further stated during the preliminary investigation it was discovered the suspects were father and son.
ALSO READ: Video: CIT suspect arrested in Eldorado Park
They were arrested for possession of a stolen motor vehicle and defeating the ends of justice after the vehicle was recovered at their residential address.
“The SAPS urges anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward and assist in the investigation or contact the nearest police station or report crime anonymously through Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or MySAPS App,” said Sibeko.
