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TimesLIVE
15 hours ago
- TimesLIVE
CIT suspects granted bail caught while bombing another van
A cash-in-transit (CIT) van was robbed by at least 11 suspects in three vehicles who fled with the cash — until a dramatic bullets-flying shoot-out between police and private security on Wednesday on the N12 ensued. Five of the gang members were arrested and it was discovered they had been released on bail after arrests in connection with CIT robberies in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo, Gauteng police spokesperson Lt-Col Mavela Masondo said. After this week's heist in Ekangala, Tshwane, police recovered one of the getaway cars and more than 100 rounds of ammunition. Masondo said: 'The suspects used a BMW to ram the cash-in-transit van. 'The suspects then bombed the van and took an undisclosed amount of cash before speeding off in different cars. 'Gauteng highway patrol officers responded swiftly and spotted two of the getaway cars, a silver Mercedes-Benz and silver Mazda CX3. A high-speed chase ensued. 'While on the N12, the suspects started shooting at the police and they returned fire. One of the getaway cars was chased until the driver lost control. The suspects jumped out of the car and ran into a 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 rounds of ammunition. 'A search is under way for the suspects who escaped.' The arrested suspects, between the ages of 35 and 50, are expected to appear in court on Monday on charges of robbery, attempted murder and illegal possession of ammunition.
The Citizen
16 hours ago
- The Citizen
Police foil cash-in-transit heist in Tshwane, five arrested
Police are still on the hunt for six more suspects. The group were handcuffed on Thursday, soon after they allegedly committed a CIT robbery in Ekangala. Picture: Saps Police have 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. Pursuit Police spokesperson Colonel Mavela Masondo said officers from Gauteng Highway Patrol responded swiftly and spotted two of the getaway cars, a silver Mercedes-Benz and a Silver Mazda CX3. '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 a field, while shooting at the police.' Masondo said officers recovered one of the getaway cars and more than one hundred rounds of ammunition. '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. ALSO READ: Two wanted CIT robbers killed in shootout with KZN police Out on bail 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. 'The search is underway for the suspects who escaped. Those who were arrested are expected to appear before the [Pretoria] Magistrates Court on Monday, facing charges that include cash-in-transit robbery, attempted murder and possession of ammunition'. Masondo said more arrests might be executed, pending the ongoing investigation. Gauteng CIT robberies Meanwhile, CIT robberies and truck hijackings in Gauteng have increased by one count and 0.4%. This was revealed by Gauteng Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni on Thursday. Mthombeni released the Gauteng crime statistics for the fourth quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year, covering the period from January to March 2025. ALSO READ: 'Most-wanted' CIT murder suspects dead in Boksburg shootout [VIDEO]
The Citizen
17 hours 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!
The Citizen
18 hours ago
- The Citizen
Warning: Six armed and dangerous CIT robbers at large in Pretoria
Warning: Six 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 robbery. Police are urging the public to remain alert as officers intensify efforts to track down the dangerous fugitives, who are considered extremely 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 cash-in-transit robbery in Ekangala, Tshwane on Wednesday. 'Police recovered one of the getaway cars and more than one hundred rounds of ammunition. Police are on the lookout for more than six other suspects.' He said it is reported that the suspects used a BMW to ramp the cash-in-transit van. 'The suspects then bombed the van and took 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 said a high speed chase ensued. 'While on the N12 Highway, the suspects started shooting at the police and 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.' Furthermore, 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 said preliminary investigation revealed that these suspects are out on bail after committing cash-in-transit robberies in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo Provinces. 'The search is underway for the suspects who escaped. Those who were arrested are expected to appear before the Margistrate Court on Monday facing charges that include cash-in-transit robbery, attempted murder and possession of ammunition. More arrests might be added, pending the investigation.' Also read: Is there an outbreak of Staphylococcus in Pretoria? Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
7NEWS
26-05-2025
- 7NEWS
Female motorbike rider killed in collision on Princes Highway in Colac West, Victoria
A motorcyclist has died after being struck by two vehicles in a horrific crash on a Victorian highway. It's believed a red Mazda CX3 collided with a motorbike on Princes Hwy near Corangamite Lake Rd in Colac West just after 11.30am on Sunday. The motorbike rider, a 40-year-old woman, was then hit by a Toyota Landcruiser. She died at the scene. Both of the drivers stopped and assisted police. The 77-year-female driver of the Mazda was interviewed by detectives but released pending further investigation. Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or has any relevant dashcam footage to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers.
