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The Citizen
5 days ago
- The Citizen
Three house robbers shot dead, one arrested in Sandton
The suspects are believed to be part of the syndicate that has been committing house robberies in the northern suburbs. Three house robbery suspects, believed to be part of a criminal syndicate targeting homes in the northern suburb of Sandton, were fatally wounded during a shootout with police One other suspect was arrested. Police said the gun battle occurred on the N1 freeway in Sandton on Thursday. The N1 North, between Winnie Mandela Drive and Rivonia Road, was closed to traffic as officers attended to the scene. Police spokesperson Colonel Mavela Masondo said they received information about the suspects who had just committed a house robbery in Randburg. Shootout Masondo said the suspects stole several household appliances, including the homeowner's Volkswagen (VW) Polo. 'Police from Gauteng Highway Patrol, together with Gauteng Traffic Airwing and Cap Security, started looking for the suspects. 'The vehicle driven by the suspects and the one taken from the house robbery scene were spotted. As the police tried to stop them on the N1 Highway, the suspects started shooting at the police, and a shootout ensued. Three of the suspects were fatally wounded, and the fourth suspect, who was driving the car taken from the house robbery, was arrested as he tried to jump out of the car,' Masondo said. ALSO READ: Two arrested and charged for IFP deputy chief whip's 'assassination' Syndicate Masondo said officers recovered two firearms and the appliances that were stolen during the house robbery. 'The suspects are believed to be part of the syndicate that has been committing house robberies in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. 'The suspects are facing charges that include attempted murder, possession of unlicensed firearms, house robbery and possession of suspected stolen property,' Masondo said. CIT heist Earlier, police foiled a cash-in-transit (CIT) heist and arrested five suspects aged between 35 and 50 in Tshwane, north of Johannesburg. The group were handcuffed on Thursday, soon after they allegedly committed a robbery in Ekangala. It is understood that the suspects used a BMW to ram the CIT truck. The robbers then bombed the van and took an undisclosed amount of cash before speeding off in different cars. Out on bail Masondo said officers from the Gauteng Highway Patrol responded swiftly and arrested the suspects after a high-speed chase. 'Preliminary investigation revealed that these suspects are out on bail after committing cash-in-transit robberies in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo Provinces,' Masondo said. He said police are still on the hunt for six more suspects. ALSO READ: DNA confirms remains of journalist Aserie Ndlovu and Nomsa Mdhluli
The Citizen
5 days ago
- The Citizen
Warning: 6 armed and dangerous CIT robbers at large in Pretoria
A manhunt is underway in Pretoria after six heavily armed suspects escaped following a violent cash-in-transit (CIT) robbery. Pretoria Rekord reports that police are urging the public to remain alert as officers intensify efforts to track down the dangerous fugitives, who are considered armed and volatile. According to police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo, police arrested five suspects, aged between 35 and 50, soon after they allegedly committed a CIT robbery in Ekangala, Tshwane, yesterday. 'Police recovered one of the getaway cars and more than 100 rounds of ammunition. Police are on the lookout for more than six other suspects.' He says it is reported that the suspects used a BMW to ram the CIT van. 'The suspects then bombed the van and took [an] undisclosed amount of cash before speeding off in different cars. The police from Gauteng Highway Patrol responded swiftly and spotted two of the getaway cars, a silver Mercedes-Benz and silver Mazda CX3.' Masondo says a high-speed chase ensued. 'While on the N12 highway, the suspects started shooting at the police and [the] police returned fire. One of the getaway cars was chased until the driver lost control and the suspects jumped out of the car and ran into the mielie field while shooting at the police.' Police were joined by private security officers, and the search continued until five suspects were arrested. 'Inside the getaway car, police found scores of ammunition.' He says a preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are out on bail after committing CIT robberies in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. 'The search is underway for the suspects who escaped. Those who were arrested are expected to appear [in court] on Monday, facing charges that include CIT robbery, attempted murder and possession of ammunition.' Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
