FOUR suspected cash-in-transit robbers were fatally wounded during a shootout with police following a cash-in-transit robbery along the Nasrec Road in Soweto, Joburg on Friday 12 August.
Police spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Robert Netshiunda said in a statement: "Reports indicate that the driver of the cash-in- transit vehicle was driving along Nasrec Road with his crew member when they suddenly found themselves under gunfire from the suspects.
“The driver reportedly managed to drive on until the cash van came to a standstill on Juskei Road.”
Netshiunda said the suspects allegedly robbed the security guards of their cellphones and one firearm before fleeing the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.
“The Joburg Flying Squad members received a complaint and swiftly responded. The officers spotted a white BMW with four occupants, a grey Nissan Navara also with four occupants and a white Toyota Fortuner with three occupants.
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He added: “The suspects reportedly shot at the police and a shootout ensued. Four suspects were shot and were declared dead at the scene. One suspect was apprehended.
“One police officer sustained gunshot injuries and was taken to hospital for medical attention.”
Police are calling for anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the remaining suspects to contact the nearest police station or call our CrimeStop number 08600 10111 or inform the police anonymously through the MySAPS app.
