Gauteng Traffic Police officer attached to the Special Patrol Unit foiled suspected cash in transit robbery at Greenstone mall this morning. The officer was patrolling on the R25 Road next to Greenstone mall in Edenvale when he was approached by a member of the public who tipped him of a robbery that was taking place at Greenstone Mall.
The officer proceeded to the mall and upon arrival, a shootout started by robbers ensued and suspects fled the scene. Upon further inspection, the officer noticed that cash in transit van belonging to Cash solutions was caused to be involved in an accident by a Grey BMW. The officer found the Grey BMW and a Lexus suspected to be used by the robbers.
The police officers found explosives in the BMW believed to be used in the commission of cash in transit robberies to rob the cash in the transit van were also found in the BMW.
The suspects are still at large, and the investigation continues at this stage. The Gauteng Traffic Police has applauded the officer’s bravery. “The Gauteng Traffic Police would like to commend the officer for stopping the cash in transit suspects in their tracks to commit robbery in Greenstone. This demonstrates our unwavering zeal to root out crime in the province,” said Sello Maremane, Gauteng Traffic Police Spokesperson.
“The Gauteng Traffic Police appeal to the members of the public who might have information that can lead to the arrest of the suspects to contact their nearest police station. Lastly, we appeal to the members of the public not to try and apprehend these criminals when spotted as they are dangerous,” added Sello Maremane.
