Africa-Press – South-Africa. A security company has offered a R1-million reward for information about the murder of one of its security guards.
The G4S Cash Solutions security guard was murdered during a cash-in-transit heist in Johannesburg on Monday evening.
Police spokesperson Colonel Athlenda Mathe said security guards were collecting cash at a filling station in Mohlakeng when they were attacked.
“Reports from the scene indicate that the cash van was attacked by suspects who were driving in a blue Mercedes-Benz, a white BMW and a Mazda BT-50 double cab. The Mercedes-Benz was used to ram into the cash van, causing it to come to a halt. Thereafter, random shots were fired,” said Mathe.
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The driver of the cash van was shot during the attack.
According to ER24, the security guard was found still behind the wheel, having suffered gunshot wounds and showing no signs of life.
His two colleagues were ordered to lie down and robbed of their service pistols. The van was then blown up, and an undisclosed amount of money taken, said Mathe.
A case of murder, attempted murder and theft of firearms was registered, she said.
Camera footage of the robbery captured an image of one of the perpetrators, according to a statement by G4S.
The company is offering a R1-million reward for anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest, prosecution and conviction of the perpetrators.
“We are devastated at this tragic and senseless loss and have conveyed our deepest condolences and support to the family of the deceased. We are making it a priority to ensure these criminals are held to account,” said Renso Smit, regional cluster director for G4S Southern Africa.
Smit said cash-in-transit heists were becoming increasingly violent, putting the lives of employees at risk.
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