By Staff Reporter
POLOKWANE-The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation in Limpopo Province has launched an intensive manhunt for suspects who allegedly committed Cash-In- Transit robbery at Tafelkop, outside Groblersdal on Monday, 19 June 2023.
It is alleged that two security guards attached to G4S were driving on R579 road at Tafelkop Majakaneng when their company cash truck was short by the occupants from a white Ford Ranger.
Their truck wheels got a puncture as a result of shooting. It is further alleged that approximately five (5) suspects armed with rifles and pistols approached, forced them out of their cash truck and robbed them of their two firearms. The suspects blasted the truck and took undisclosed amount of cash, then drove away using a white double cab Ford Ranger.
The case docket of robbery with aggravating circumstances (CIT) and Contravention of section 27(1)(c) of the Explosive Act 27 of 1956 was opened. The Hawk’s Serious Organised Crime Investigation is entrusted with the investigation of this matter.
No arrest has been made. Anyone with information that can assist the police arrest the suspects is requested to contact Polokwane based Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Lieutenant Colonel Nkoane Makutu on 071 351 7278, SAPS Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or alternatively leave a tip-off on MySAPS App.