Police arrested seven alleged cash-in-transit robbers after high speed chase that ended with a shootouton Friday morning at Lombardy East. The police seized three R5srifles, one AK-47, one 9mm pistol with live ammunition and four vehicles.
A security guard and a bystander were shot and wounded when the incident unfolded. Residents of Lombardy East says the incident has left them traumatised.
According to police spokesperson Brigadier Mathapelo Peters, the seven people took an undisclosed amount of cash from an unmarked Toyota Hilux SUV belonging to a private cash-in-transit company based atSebenza.
A Mercedes Benz was also recovered at Sebenza, which is believed to have been used in the robbery. The Mercedes Benz was confirmed to be a stolen vehicle in Pretoria Central.
Recently appointed Gauteng police commissioner, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela, commended all the teams that were part of the intelligence-driven operation which led to the arrest of the suspects.
“CIT’s continue to be a priority area as police continue to put in concerted efforts in addressing serious and violent crimes”, said Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Elias Mawela.
