Five suspects, aged between 35 and 50, were arrested soon after they allegedly committed a cash-in-transit robbery in Ekangala, Tshwane on Wednesday, 04 June 2025
By Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo
SAPS spokesperson
Five suspects, aged between 35 and 50, were arrested soon after they allegedly committed a cash-in-transit robbery in Ekangala, Tshwane on Wednesday, 04 June 2025.
Police recovered one of the getaway cars and more one hundred rounds of ammunition.
Police are on a lookout for more than six other suspects.
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.
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.
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.
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 Magistrate 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.