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Three alleged robbers killed in Umlazi cash-in-transit heist shootout
Three alleged robbers killed after cash-in-transit heist in Umlazi
Three alleged robbers have been killed following a shootout with police and private security officers after a cash-in-transit robbery in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, on Wednesday afternoon.
The suspects allegedly intercepted a cash delivery vehicle along South Coast Road, held security guards at gunpoint and stole an undisclosed amount of money before the robbery escalated into a gun battle.
Police are now searching for the remaining suspects who escaped.
Shootout leaves three suspects dead
According to police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda, an unknown number of suspects forced the cash delivery truck to stop before disarming the security guards and taking the money.
Police and private security officers responded to the incident, leading to a shootout between the responding officers and the alleged robbers.
Initial reports indicated that four suspects had been fatally wounded. However, police later confirmed that three suspects had died in the confrontation.
The suspects were reportedly found in possession of three rifles and ammunition.
Suspects abandon getaway vehicle
The suspects who escaped the shootout allegedly fled in a getaway vehicle. A few kilometres from the robbery scene, they abandoned the bloodstained vehicle and hijacked another car as they continued to evade police.
A search of the abandoned vehicle led to the recovery of a firearm and an undisclosed amount of money.
No police officers were injured during the shootout. Two security guards sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment.
Manhunt continues
Police are continuing their search for the suspects who fled the scene.
Authorities have not disclosed the total amount of money stolen during the robbery or confirmed how many suspects remain at large.
The investigation is ongoing as police work to track down those involved in the heist.
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Source: The Citizen
