Cash in transit heists
Four alleged cash-in-transit robbers shot dead in Katlehong
One of the security guards was taken to hospital after he was shot in the head.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lombardy East residents traumatised following foiled cash-in-transit heist
Seven suspects have been arrested after a foiled a cash-in-transit heist.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
