WATCH Cash in Transit Robbery in Cape Town this Morning
At least one cash-in-transit (CIT) vehicle was attacked and robbed in Cape Town on Monday morning, in the latest in an epidemic of CIT heists nationwide in South Africa. The most recent attack occurred along Jakes Gerwel Drive, near Hanover Park, just a couple of hundred metres from Philippi police station. Witnesses reported hearing a […]
At least one cash-in-transit (CIT) vehicle was attacked and robbed in Cape Town on Monday morning, in the latest in an epidemic of CIT heists nationwide in South Africa.
The most recent attack occurred along Jakes Gerwel Drive, near Hanover Park, just a couple of hundred metres from Philippi police station.
Witnesses reported hearing a bomb, and gun shots being fired. Jenni Evans from News24 tweeted from the scene that forensics police were collecting evidence bags and that there were at least “58 luminous green markers to mark each bullet casing”. She said there were also dark green and yellow markings on the road, but that police had not yet issued details on any injuries… “but it must have been a massive shootout”.
Waves of CIT Heists have been gripping the country, and in this year alone there have been more than 160 heists according to Carte Blanche. The current affairs show took a closer look at CIT heists just last night – investigating the latest methods being used and what authorities are doing to curb the crime wave. (This episode will be available for expats on Showmax International from tomorrow, Tuesday 19 June 2018 – subscribe here.)
Carte Blanche cautions that as CIT heists are becoming more prevalent in suburban areas, the chances of civilians getting caught up in the heist becomes more probable. The show lists tips on its website on what to do if you’re caught up in a heist – including run and hide in a building if you can, if you’re in a car don’t stop, don’t be a hero, report it immediately to the police (10111) and seek free trauma counselling.
WATCH Cash-in-transit robbers strike in Cape Town, Monday 18 June 2018
Waves of #CITHeists are gripping the country and this year alone, there have been more than 160 heists. After the break, @Devi_HQ takes a closer look at the latest methods being used and what authorities are doing to curb the wave. pic.twitter.com/ltR106eE6b
— Carte Blanche (@carteblanchetv) June 17, 2018