Central SA
Manhunt launched after cash heist in North West─── KEKELETSO MOSEBETSI 13:00 Thu, 05 Jan 2023
North West police have launched a manhunt following a cash-in-transit heist that took place on the N12 road between Wolmaransstad and Klerksdorp on Thursday.
Provincial police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe, told OFM News that a group of suspects travelling in four vehicles rammed into a cash van that was travelling towards Wolmaransstad from Klerksdorp this morning at about 07:00. The cash van then came to a standstill. The suspects allegedly bombed the cash van, took an undisclosed amount of cash, and fled. Mathe added that the suspects are believed to have fled in the direction of Wolmaransstad with three vehicles, which include a gold-coloured vehicle and two VW Polos.
“The suspects also made off with firearms belonging to the guards. Two rifles have since been recovered. The community’s assistance is required in this regard. Communities are warned that harbouring criminals is a criminal offence,” Mathe concluded.
The two injured guards have been transported to a local hospital.
