Four suspected CIT robbers killed in shoot-out with police, fifth suspect arrested

A team acting on this information spotted a white Fiat driving on the R25 heading towards Bronkhorstspruit. The suspects began shooting at officers when they tried to stop the vehicle. Masondo confirmed that the second vehicle was a white Toyota Corolla. It had been spotted near Welbekend. When police attempted to stop the vehicle, a shoot-out ensued, resulting in one suspect being fatally shot, while another fled on foot.An AK-47 rifle with two magazines was recovered.Further investigation led the police to the suspects’ safe house in Dennilton in Limpopo where explosives and a hijacked Mercedes-Benz were recovered. One suspect was captured. He said that the foiled robbery resulted from the collaboration of the police counter intelligence team, tactical response unit, anti-gang units, traffic police and private security companies.“We are working together in our commitment to ensuring that those who intend to commit crimes in the province are dealt with swiftly and decisively. I commend the officers involved in this operation for their bravery and professionalism. We will continue to work tirelessly to prevent and combat crime in Gauteng,” TimesLIVE quoted Maj-Gen Fred Kekana, acting provincial commissioner.
2025-11-08 15:29:20