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10 armed suspects use explosive device in Cash-in-transit heist along R71

Police say an undisclosed amount of money was taken

LIMPOPO – A manhunt for the suspects has been launched after a cash in transit heist between 06:00 and 07:00 this morning.

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Police spokesperson Lt Moatshe Ngoepe says the CIT vehicle was travelling along the R71 road between Tzaneen and Phalaborwa when it was approached by three cars.

“The suspects used explosive devices to gain access to the inside of the vehicle and robbed an undisclosed amount of money,” Ngoepe said.

Read more: [TAKE NOTE] R71 road between Tzaneen and Gravelotte to close following cash-in-transit heist

The three vehicles, with unknown registration numbers, were identified as:

– A black BMW sedan.

– A C 200 Mercedes Benz.

– A white ML Mercedes Benz

Listen to the police report: UPDATE: Police Audio-Massive manhunt after cash-in-transit heist

Ngoepe says cases of armed robbery (cash-in transit) and attempted murder were opened and the police investigations continue.

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Anyone with information which can lead to the arrest of these suspects are urged to contact Brig. James Espach at 0825760743; Captain Sotlo Boshomane at 079 894 5501; the nearest police station; the crime stop number 0860010111 or the crime line sms 32211.

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Raeesa Sempe

Raeesa Sempe is a Caxton Award-winning Digital Editor with nine years’ experience in the industry. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand and started her journey as a community journalist for the Polokwane Review in 2015. She then became the online journalist for the Review in 2016 where she excelled in solidifying the Review’s digital footprint through Facebook lives, content creation and marketing campaigns. Raeesa then moved on to become the News Editor of the Bonus Review in 2019 and scooped up the Editorial Employee of the Year award in the same year. She is the current Digital Editor of the Polokwane Review-Observer, a position she takes pride in. Raeesa is married with one child and enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music and baking – when she has the time. “I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon. – Tom Stoppard

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