More arrest in Lansdowne cash heist probe

By Tando Mfengwana
18 April 2007

The two guards, who were apprehended in Delft on Monday on their alleged involvement in a cash in-transit heist, are the same ones that were robbed in Lansdowne on Monday.

Police investigations led to the arrest of a 24-year-old male suspect in Delft, on Tuesday morning.

A stolen blue Mazda Bantam bakkie was, with other expensive items were confiscated on the scene.

Police spokesperson Captain Elliot Sinyangana says the suspect is facing charges of armed robbery and being in possession of a stolen vehicle.

Police have not confirmed the amount of money that was stolen from the scene.

At least six armed men are believed to have been involved in the cash van heist on Seventh Avenue, Lansdowne.

Four suspects have been arrested and the other two suspects are still at large.