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Suspect loses leg in failed cash in transit robbery

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May 07, 2025

A SUSPECT in a cash-in-transit (CIT) robbery reportedly lost his leg during a failed heist in the early yesterday morning in Thokoza on the East Rand.

- SIMON MAJADIBODU

According to reports, the incident occurred when a group of armed suspects attempted to bomb a cash van in Phola Park Extension 5.

According to police, at least 10 suspects were involved in the failed heist.

The vehicle was allegedly rammed by a silver BMW at the intersection of Khumalo and Murubisi streets.

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