The aftermath of a brazen cash-in-transit heist in Diepkloof, Soweto, showed the pandemonium that set off moments after a money truck was blown to shreds in broad daylight.
Story Summary:
- A Fidelity money truck was targeted in a brazen heist on Saturday afternoon.
- Sections of Red Show Drive and Immink Drive in Diepkloof have been cordoned off with authorities at the scene to clear the debris and collect evidence.
- The suspects are still at large.
Diepkloof cash-in-transit heist: Here are the latest updates
Details about the incident were still rolling in from on-the-ground sources when this article was published. However, we sourced footage captured moments after a truck transporting cash was taken down in a coordinated heist possibly pulled off by a professional team with specialised paramilitary training.
From what we understand, the situation remains fluid, with a heightened law enforcement presence in the township.
Police have cordoned off parts of Red Show and Immink Drive, collecting forensic evidence and working diligently to clear the debris.
Before authorities arrived at the scene, large crowds rushed to the scene of the heist to loot the remaining cash that survived the blast, possibly contaminating crucial evidence and committing a crime punishable by prison time or a fine.
It’s believed the suspects are still at large and considered highly dangerous.
A statement from Gauteng police had not surfaced when this article was published.
Here are videos of the crime scene, moments after the cash-in-transit heist:
