G4S Cash Solutions is offering a reward of up to R1 million for information that will lead to the successful arrest, prosecution, and conviction of criminals who shot and killed one of its guards on Friday.
The G4S guard was killed on Friday 25 February 2022 at 15h00, in the course of a robbery at the Mnandi’s Spar, on Tulip Road in Centurion.
G4S is the largest cash management company in South Africa.
The G4S guard was loading a secure cross-pavement cash collection unit into the armoured vehicle when he was accosted and shot with an R5 rifle.
The criminals absconded with the cash device, but were unable to access any cash as the security technology installed across G4S devices is aimed at rendering the money unusable.
Two of the perpetrators were caught on CCTV, wearing distinctive clothing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact: Ray Barlow on 083 324 3460, or Shaun Maleo on 083 750 4042 from G4S Cash Solutions [for media queries, see details below].
This information can be shared anonymously, or on the record.
Commenting on the matter, Kevin Govender, CIT Director for G4S Cash Solutions, said: “We are devastated at this tragic and senseless loss, and have conveyed our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased, as well as ensuring that the family is well looked after”.
“We are making it a priority to ensure these criminals are held to account.”
The company has, over the course of the past few years, invested significantly in upgrading its existing armoured fleet and cross-pavement devices with a range of world-class CIT-mitigation technologies which renders all cash unusable.
“Cash-In-Transit (CIT) and cross-pavement attacks are becoming more violent in nature,” said Govender.
“This is deeply concerning because it puts the lives of our people in danger.
“In addition, these senseless attacks are futile as the technology we use means any cash stolen is completely unusable.
“Our message to would-be criminals is clear – don’t bother attacking our teams because you will get away with nothing of value,” said Govender.
In addition to constant investment in technology, G4S said it believes that it is essential that tackling CIT crime must be prioritised by law enforcers.
