Johannesburg – Police have arrested five suspected cash-in-transit robbers aged between 35 and 50.
Gauteng police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Mavela Masondo said the arrested men were suspected of carrying out a cash-in-transit robbery in Ekangala, Tshwane on Wednesday, 4 June 2025.
Police recovered one of the getaway cars and more than 100 rounds of ammunition.
Lieutenant-Colonel Masondo said the police were searching for at least six other suspects.
“It is reported that the suspects used a BMW to ramp the cash-in-transit van,” Lieutenant Colonel Masondo said.
“The suspects then bombed the van and took an 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,” Lieutenant Colonel Masondo said
“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.”
Lieutenant Colonel Masondo said police, assisted by private security officers, searched for the suspects until they were found and arrested.
“Inside the getaway car police found scores of ammunition,” the spokesperson said.
“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.
Lieutenant Colonel Masondo said the arrested suspects will face multiple charges including cash-in-transit robbery, attempted murder, and possession of ammunition.
