Failed cash-in-transit leads to a shootout.
By Yamkela Xhaso
12 March
Yesterday cash in transit heist occurred when two cash in transit vehicles were travelling in Racecourse Road Milnerton.
As they approached the intersection with Otto du Plessis Drive a cream Mercedes Benz collided with the security vehicle driving in front.
Police spokesperson Daphne Dell said that a group of armed suspects exited the Mercedes Benz and fired several shots at the security vehicle with a heavy calibre assault rifle.
No one was killed or injured. One of the robbers used a mechanical device to open the door of the cash-in-transit van but failed to gain access to the safe compartment.
The suspects fled empty-handed. The search continues for the suspects.
12 March
Yesterday cash in transit heist occurred when two cash in transit vehicles were travelling in Racecourse Road Milnerton.
As they approached the intersection with Otto du Plessis Drive a cream Mercedes Benz collided with the security vehicle driving in front.
Police spokesperson Daphne Dell said that a group of armed suspects exited the Mercedes Benz and fired several shots at the security vehicle with a heavy calibre assault rifle.
No one was killed or injured. One of the robbers used a mechanical device to open the door of the cash-in-transit van but failed to gain access to the safe compartment.
The suspects fled empty-handed. The search continues for the suspects.
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