West Rand police confirm CIT heist – details still unclear
West Rand police confirmed a CIT heist which occurred a short while ago as one enters Randfontein, however details are still unclear.
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Motorists are advised to avoid the area entering Randfontein at the infamous R28/ R41 intersection where a cash-in-transit (CIT) heist unfolded on Friday evening, February 3.
West Rand District Police spokesperson Sergeant Kgomotso Mogwere confirmed to the Herald that a CIT heist occurred a short while ago.
More details will be revealed soon,” he said.
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Numerous residents shared on social media and community groups how they heard a loud bang and gunshots and saw smoke just before 19:00 in nearby Greenhills, Homelake and as far as Elandsvlei.
The Herald will update readers as soon as more information becomes available.
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