Gateway Mall in Carletonville was the setting of a brazen cash-in-transit robbery on Monday morning.
Story Summary:
- A money truck was allegedly targeted in a robbery on Monday morning.
- KZN police have cordoned off the area in and around Gateway Mall.
- This is the second violent robbery in two weeks in Carletonville CBD.
Gateway Mall cash-in-transit robbery: Here’s what we know
The bustling shopping district in Carletonville CBD was rocked by loud explosions at approximately 10:30 on Monday morning when several suspects targeted a cash-in-transit truck.
Details about the incident were still rolling in when this article was published.
However, from what we understand, law enforcement teams quickly cordoned off the area in and around the popular shopping mall to not only preserve crucial evidence but also tend to victims.
Surveillance footage is expected to play a key role in identifying the vehicle involved, which, in all likelihood, may be stolen.
This early into the report, details about injuries and the amount of money stolen — if any — remains unclear.
A statement from Gateway Mall on the conditions of safety was not received when this article was published.
This shocking incident occurs on the heels of a brazen business robbery that rocked Carletonville CBD two weeks ago.
According to reports, On Sunday, 10 November 2024, a Marcello’s restaurant and a nearby tavern were targeted in a robbery.
It’s believed two gun-wielding suspects burst into the establishments demanding cash and cellphones. The robbers made it out without hurting anyone and, at this time, it’s believed they are still at large.
