Robber dies in foiled heist
2003-12-02 10:06
Johannesburg - A robber was killed, another hospitalised and five others arrested during a cash heist attempt on Tuesday along the N14/R28 highway between Krugersdorp and Randfontein, West Rand police reported.
An earlier, sketchy report said eight robbers were arrested.
Inspector Yolande Bouwer said police had received information about people planning to rob a Fidelity van in Randfontein.
A Cressida, a Corolla and a BMW with seven occupants tried to force the Fidelity van off the road, which was travelling towards Krugersdorp.
However, police were already at the scene and intervened. A shootout ensued. One robber was killed and another wounded in the shoulder.
He was taken to the Krugersdorp hospital and later transferred to the Rand Clinic for treatment, where he was under police guard.
The other five were arrested. Police confiscated two AK-47 assault rifles and two 9mm pistols.
- SAPA