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Police shot and killed four alleged cash-in-transit robbers in Katlehong, on the East Rand, on 22 January 20021. Picture: SAPS.

Cash in transit heists

Four alleged cash-in-transit robbers shot dead in Katlehong

By Sifiso Zulu

One of the security guards was taken to hospital after he was shot in the head.

  • There was a cash-in-transit heist on the R28 Main Reef Road in Mohlakeng, west of Johannesburg, on 6 January 2020. Picture: SAPS.

    Suspect found dead after cash-in-transit heist in Mohlakeng

    Investigators are now calling on the public around the Soweto area to be on the lookout for a white single cab Ford Ranger and a silver BMW used during the robbery.

    588 days ago
  • Picture: EWN.

    Cash-in-transit firms look to new technology to prevent festive season heists

    Despite the COVID-19 lockdown, there have been 260 cash-in-transit heist incidents in the country this year, which is 16 more than last year.

    621 days ago
  • A money truck was bombed on 3 June 2020 on Kagiso Drive in Chamdor, Krugersdorp. Picture: @crimeairnetwork/Twitter.

    People help themselves to money after Krugersdorp cash-in-transit heist

    Videos on social media showed a Mercedes Benz sedan and a truck on fire, while people scurried for the cash.

    805 days ago
  • Picture: Winnie Theletsane/EWN

    Police hunt suspects after Kempton Park cash-in-transit heist

    The men then used explosives to get their hands on the money before they sped off.

    918 days ago
  • Picture: Winnie Theletsane/Eyewitness News

    Cops foil Sebokeng CIT heist, 1 suspect killed in shoot-out, 5 arrested

    JMPD spokesperson Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar said two other suspects who were injured during the incident were in hospital.

    1165 days ago
  • FILE: Police minister Bheki Cele. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN.

    Cele applauds Crime Intelligence for decline in cash-in-transit heists

    Police Minister Bheki Cele says it’s unfortunate that most of the work of the unit is not documented as often as it should.

    1256 days ago
  • Seven suspects have been arrested in Lombardy East after a foiled a cash-in-transit heist. Picture: Kgomotso Modise/EWN

    Lombardy East residents traumatised following foiled cash-in-transit heist

    Seven suspects have been arrested after a foiled a cash-in-transit heist.

    1285 days ago
  • FILE: The scene of a cash-in-transit heist on Atlas Road in Boksburg. Picture: Supplied

    Parly committee concerned by increase of heavy weaponry in crimes

    Parliament’s police portfolio committee says that the increase in unconventional crimes involving heavily armed perpetrators requires a relook at police procedures and resource allocation.

    1290 days ago
  • National Commissioner of Police, General Khehla Sitole. Picture: GCIS

    Sitole sends condolences to families of slain police officers

    This after two police officers and seven robbers were killed during an attempted cash-in-transit heist in Nongoma in KwaZulu-Natal.

    1292 days ago
  • Picture: Supplied.

    Duo sentenced to 24 years in jail each for dealing in explosives

    They were arrested in 2014 after the Hawks discovered the explosives were being sold with the aim of bombing ATMs and cash-in-transit vehicles.

    1345 days ago
  • Picture: Winnie Theletsane/Eyewitness News

    4 Joburg suspected robbers arrested

    It’s understood the group was en route to commit an armed robbery at a plot in Eikenhof on Tuesday afternoon when police intercepted them.

    1400 days ago
  • Velile Present. Picture: Facebook.com

    'Bail for Velile Present & co-accused would jeopardise case’

    Present and his three co-accused appeared in the Roodepoort Magistrates Court for a bail application on Tuesday.

    1435 days ago
  • Velile Present. Picture: Facebook.com

    Court hears Velile Present was getaway driver in cash heist

    Former ANC employee Velile Present and his three co-accused are in court on Tuesday afternoon to apply for bail.

    1436 days ago
  • Picture: @SAPoliceService/Twitter.

    Police hunt suspects after West Rand deadly cash heist

    One criminal was shot dead while his three accomplices fled the scene, leaving behind an AK 47 rifle and three pistols.

    1439 days ago
  • Picture: Louise McAuliffe/EWN.

    Police forced me to admit to taking part in cash heists, suspect says

    It’s now emerged that former ANC employee Velile Present’s cousin, Zakhele Zondi, is one of the men arrested in connection with cash heists.

    1460 days ago
  • Velile Present. Picture: Facebook.com

    Former ANC employee due in court over cash-in-transit heists

    Velile Present will be appearing at the Roodepoort magistrates court along with three other suspects.

    1461 days ago
  • An attempted cash heist took place in Boksburg on Saturday 10 March 2018. Picture: @crimeairnetwork/Twitter

    Cash-in-transit heists dropped 63% in June - Cele

    Police Minister Bheki Cele says the number of cash-in-transit heists has dropped dramatically, but the most impact has been in Gauteng.

    1476 days ago
  • Three people were injured in a cash-in-transit heist in Kraaifontein, Cape Town on 27 July. Picture: ER24.

    Security guard shot & wounded in another Pretoria cash heist

    It’s understood at least one security guard was shot and wounded in Hatfield on Saturday morning when robbers targeted the cash van.

    1481 days ago
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