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WATCH: Manhunt for suspects involved in cash-in-transit heist in Soweto

Gauteng police are searching for suspects who were allegedly involved in a cash-in-transit (CIT) robbery in Soweto on Tuesday.

The incident took place at the corner of Tema and Nicolas streets in Orlando East, at around 11 am.

This comes after three security guards were driving from Bara Mall headed towards Orlando East when they were allegedly accosted by an unknown number of suspects who brought their vehicle to a standstill.

According to the police statement, the guards were robbed of their firearms and the suspects fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.

cash-in-transit heist in Soweto

One of the victims, believed to be the driver, sustained a head injury after he was allegedly hit with the butt of a firearm by the suspects.

“Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the suspects is urged to contact the nearest police or call our crime stop number 08600 10111. Alternatively, they can tip-off the police anonymously through MySAPS App,” police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Robert Netshiunda wrote in a statement.

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