After a group of robbers robbed cash-in-transit (CIT) vehicle, South African Police Services (SAPS) arrested one suspect involved in incriminating evidence recovered at an Atteridgeville house in Pretoria.
SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo said robbers attacked a CIT vehicle with explosives in Lotus Gardens, in Pretoria.
“They forced the vehicle to stop after shooting it. Guards on the CIT vehicle were disarmed and the robbers used explosives to blow and open the safe of the vehicle. After an incident, they fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money and pistols of the guards. Members of SAPS’ Crime Intelligence, Hawks, Gauteng Operational Command Centre and National Intervention team assembled and worked hard the whole night looking for the criminals”, he said.
Naidoo said the Intelligence lead SAPS to a house at Kgokong Street in Atteridgeville, where one of the suspect was arrested. He added that they found two vehicles that were used for robbery.
“Norinco 9mm piston belonging to one of the guards was discovered, ammunition and tens of thousands rand. SAPS also got a navy blue CIT money bag found in the boot of one of the getaway vehicles. Owner of that house was arrested for unlawful possession of arms and ammunition. He was additionally arrested for possession of property suspected to be stolen”, he said.
Naidoo added that SAPS also found the third vehicle that was used by the robbers at Kuba Street, in Kalafong Pretoria after further investigation.
National Commissioner General Khehla Sitole said law enforcement would work hard until all the group of robbers are in prison.
“SAPS is urging to anyone with the information leading to the arrest of these robbers to contact toll free Crime Stop number 086 001 0111. Callers can remain anonymous and all information will be treated with confidentiality”, said Sitole.
