Thread by @MrCow_man

The Hawks arrested 3 suspects following a CIT heist in Oudtshoorn today. The trio were arrested in George. Members of the elite crime unit were responding to the crime when they spotted a vehicle matching description of the suspects' on the Outeniqua pass.

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According to police information, two unknown suspects accosted a Fidelity security guard as he was returning to the armoured vehicle after collecting cash at a service station. The guard was disarmed and the suspects fled with an undisclosed amount of money.

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Police seized two 9mm pistols (including the Fidelity service pistol that was robbed) and the money bag containing the stolen cash. The trio are expected to appear in the Oudtshoorn Magistrates Court on Wednesday on charges of robbery with aggravating circumstances.

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UPDATE: The 3 accused, Masixole Dolomba, Simphiwe Matwa & Lwandiso Lento appeared in court today for the heist. Dolomba will reappear on 28 Jul for the appointment of legal rep. Matwa and Lento will appear for bail application on 3 Aug. All accused remain in custody

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UPDATE: An SANDF Captain (36) is now the 4th arrest linked to the heist. A Toyota Tazz with false number plates was found at a residence near the Infantry School in Oudtshoorn. The member's uniform was also found on the vehicle driven by the other suspects on Monday.

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