Armed robbers flee with undisclosed money near Taung


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Vryburg- Police are in search of some othe accomplices after a G4S security vehicle distributing undisclose amount of cash was robbed.

It is alleged that approximately 33 kilometers from Vryburg, two vehicles moved close in front and at the back of the security vehicle.

The suspicious vehicle from behind then bumped into  security vehicle forcing them into the vehicle in front of them.

This action caused the driver of the security vehicle to loose control and veered off the road.

The suspicious occupants vehicle allegedly fired shots at the security vehicle to force the driver get out of the vehicle.

“The driver of the security vehicle then jumped out of the vehicle and ran into the bushes, as the assailants forced open the back door of the secured vehicle removing bags and cash trunks with an undisclosed amount of money” Captain Ngubane said.

The assailants allegedly fired shots at passing vehicles as well.

No injuries were reported and a passingby SAPS Nyala was also fired upon.

The robbers flee in different vehicles towards Dryharts/Taung.

An extensive search for the suspects were done by Vryburg,

Taung- and Pudimoe SAPS,  and the Airwing from Kimberley.

Following the extensive search around Pudimoe and Taung area, the three(3) suspected vehicles were recovered at Buxton and Matlapaneng village.

Two (2) suspects aged 39 and 31 were arrested,however no money was recovered.

The police is still searching for the other suspects.

A case of Armed robbery and Attempted murder is being investigated by the police in Vryburg.

 

 

 

 

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