Update – 26 August 2.14pm
The police have launched a manhunt for the suspects involved in the shootout in Buccleuch.
The operations manager of Ye-Sizwe Security, who wished to remain anonymous, said one guard was shot and taken to the nearest medical facility.
He said that there were six suspects armed with R5 rifles and 9mm pistols who attempted to hijack the truck.
The scene is still closed and police are currently doing a sweep of the area.
Initial report – 26 August 1.48pm
A shootout took place between suspects and guards escorting a truck of electronics on Old Pretoria Main Road in Buccleuch at 12pm. The attempted robbery and hijacking was foiled with nothing being taken from the truck.
#sapsGP Manhunt launched for suspects after an attempted robbery & shooting incident at c/o Old Pta & Beatty Streets at about 12:00 today ME
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) August 26, 2016
Police are currently on the scene. Two rifles and a pistol were found on the scene. Suspects are still at large.
#sapsGP Guards escorting a truck from ORTIA were confronted by suspects, shootout ensued – 1 guard injured. Nothing taken from the truck. ME
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) August 26, 2016
This is a developing story and updates will follow.
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