The attempted heist took place at a KFC outlet on Monday.
A Fidelity security guard and a suspect have been killed during a failed cash-in-transit (CIT) heist in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape.
It is understood the attempted heist took place at a KFC outlet on Monday.
A 50 year old suspect was arrested by the Gqeberha Serious Organised Investigation of the Hawks in joint efforts with other law enforcement agencies.
Watch the scene of the CIT heist in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape
Gun battle
Hawks spokesperson Ndiphiwe Mhlakuvana said they are currently on the hunt for accomplices who are still at large.
“The Fidelity security guards entered Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) at Commercial road in Gqeberha to collect cash where they were allegedly ambushed by unknown armed suspects. During the incident, a shootout ensued between security guards and the suspects.
“One suspect was fatally wounded and a security guard succumbed to a bullet wound. The joint police team apprehended one suspect at the scene, while others fled the scene. No cash and firearms were reportedly taken,” Mhlakuvana said.
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Investigations
Mhlakuvana said investigation are continuing.
“Anyone with information that can assist in tracing the remaining suspects should contact the nearest police station on 0800 10111.”
The arrested suspect is expected to make his first court appearance before the New Bright Magistrates court on Tuesday.
The Acting Provincial Head of the Hawks Brigadier Fernando Luis appealed to the public to assist with information in order to successfully arrest and prosecute all the criminals involved in the alleged murder and cash in transit heist.
Foiled CIT heist
Earlier this month, three suspects were killed during a shootout as police and private security officers foiled a CIT heist in Ekurhuleni on the East Rand.
Police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Mavela Masondo said three other suspects were arrested.
“Officers also recovered two rifles, a pistol and magazines loaded with “scores of ammunition”.
Masondo said Crime Intelligence members received information about a group of suspects who were planning to commit a CIT robbery and were meeting at a “safe house” in Kwa-Thema.
He added that two Toyota Hilux bakkies that were used by the suspects during the attempted CIT heist were seized.
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