Manhunt launched for gang after Tembisa cash-in-transit heist attempt
It is understood a CIT-gang abandoned their attempts rob an armoured G4S van in Esselen Park,
Explosives were used to blow up a cash van in Esselen Park, near Tembisa on Wednesday 3 July 2024. Picture: Screenshot
JOHANNESBURG - Police continue their manhunt for a gang who blew up a G4S armoured van during an attempted cash-in-transit heist in Tembisa on Wednesday.
One suspect was taken to Tembisa Hospital after being injured in the explosion and remains under police guard.
Police recovered a rifle, ammunition and two getaway vehicles used by the perpetrators.
It is understood a cash-in-transit heist gang abandoned their attempts rob an armoured G4S van in Esselen Park, Tembisa after one of their own was injured while setting off explosives to blow up the van and access the money.
However, their attempts proved futile as the safe remained intact, despite the armoured vehicle being blown up.
Police spokesperson Mavela Masondo said: "Police responded swiftly, and the suspects fled the scene without taking any cash. One of the suspects was found on the scene and taken to the medical centre after he sustained injuries. He is under police guard."
He said that a Mercedes-Benz found abandoned by the suspects was reported to have been hijacked in Bedfordview.
Police continue their search for the suspects who fled the scene.
The scene of a CIT heist this morning between New Road and Sam Molele Drive in Thembisa. It's understood the suspects blew up the cash van using explosives. Several people have been injured and shot. Police, private security, and emergency personnel are on scene. OS
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) July 3, 2024
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Crime scene experts are on the scene of a cash in transit heist in Thembisa.
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) July 3, 2024
We understand explosives are still on the scene. It has been cordoned off. @motso_modise pic.twitter.com/tkDK03KT5F