Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department ( EMPD) Community Liaison Unit officers attended to a Cash in-transit heist at corner of Sam Molele drive and Link road, Ililaba section, Thembisa.
The EMPD officers spotted a crowd of people gathered and what looked like a commotion while travelling along Sam Molele drive direction Link road, on close inspection they noticed that a cash van had just been robbed.
It is alleged that while driving, they saw two bravo males carrying bags trying to hide them, when approached one ran away, fortunately one was cornered near the park after a chase ensued.
One suspect aged between 25 and 30 years old was apprehended and taken to Rabasotho police station, free from injuries. He is facing a charge for possession of goods suspected to be stolen, expected to appear in court soon.
A looter apprehended by EMPD after a cash-in-transit heist in Thembisa https://t.co/U2bgdFKw1C#ArriveAlive #CIT #EMPD pic.twitter.com/u1O4Hu2u06
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) September 18, 2023
Has it become normal to take what we know is not ours? Is there no moral compass anymore?! #Crime # Lawlessness @Abramjee pic.twitter.com/xpZ4Km4QAT
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) September 16, 2023
