Two male bystanders were randomly shot at and killed by a heavily armed gang during a cash van heist in Crystal Park, Benoni in Ekurhuleni. A security guard was also shot and critically injured during a heist. The police have since launched a manhunt for the group who were involved in a cash-in-transit heist this morning.

SAPS INVESTIGATING  

According to SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, the police have mobilised its crime scene experts including their bomb disposal unit to investigate, while a multidisciplinary team has been dispatched to search for the armed suspects. "Police have already recovered three getaway vehicle's which include a burnt-out gold BMW sedan, a silver sedan and a white Audi A1. An undisclosed amount of money was taken by the suspects," Mathe said.

?PUBLIC WARNED  

The public has been warned not to approach the suspects but inform the police if they come across any suspicious individuals immediately. Anyone with information on this particular scene is urged to contact the station commander of Crystal Park, Lieutenant Colonel Ramlal on 082 822 8315. Anonymous tip offs can also be relayed through the Crime Stop number 08600 10111.