Video: Would-be robber loses leg in failed Ekurhuleni cash-in-transit heist
In a daring armed robbery attempt in Phola Park Extension 5 in Thokoza, Ekurhuleni, the would-be robbers fled without stealing any cash.
Kathorus Mail reports that the attempted heist occurred today, on the corner of Khumalo and Murubisi streets, where a silver BMW rammed into a Fidelity cash van.
According to eyewitnesses, 10 men were involved in the attempted robbery, and they escaped the scene in three vehicles. However, preliminary investigations suggest that one of the men suffered a severe injury during the bombing of the van – the loss of his leg.
The vehicle used to ram the cash van was abandoned at the scene.
The police are investigating the attempted robbery and possible attempted murder.
Captain Tintswalo Sibeko of the Gauteng SAPS reports that the investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to identify the men and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
'A large-scale investigation is already underway, and witnesses are being questioned,' says Sibeko.
The foiled heist has raised concerns about security in the area, and residents are waiting for further updates from police.
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A daring armed robbery attempt on May 6 in Phola Park Extension 5, Thokoza, failed when suspects fled without stealing any cash. The incident occurred at the corner of Khumalo and Murubisi streets, where a silver BMW rammed into a Fidelity cash van. According to eyewitnesses, 10 men were involved in the attempted robbery, and they escaped the scene in three vehicles. However, preliminary investigations suggest that one of the suspects suffered a severe injury during the incident, which involved the loss of his leg. Read full story on albertonrecord.co.za
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