A cash-in-transit vehicle was set alight following an armed robbery in Old Geelhout Park, Rustenburg.
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Police have launched an investigation following a brazen cash-in-transit robbery in Old Geelhout Park, Rustenburg.
North West police spokesperson Colonel Adéle Myburgh said the incident occurred at approximately 4.40 pm on Monday, 16 February 16, 2026, along Kremetart Street.
“It is alleged that security personnel were travelling in a cash-in-transit vehicle along Kremetart Street when a Toyota Fortuner travelling in the opposite direction collided with the driver’s side door of the cash vehicle,” said Myburgh.
She said the impact forced the vehicle to stop, and it was then blocked by a Toyota Hilux Legend double-cab bakkie.
“Approximately 15 armed suspects allegedly overpowered the security officers and instructed them to unlock the doors. The guards were removed from the vehicle, dragged a short distance away from the cash vehicle and made to lie face down on the ground,” she said.
Myburgh added that one armed guard was disarmed while the suspects gained access to the vehicle and stole an undisclosed amount of cash.
“The suspects allegedly set alight both the cash-in-transit vehicle and the Toyota Fortuner used in the collision. Several shots were fired during the incident. The suspects fled the scene, and no injuries were reported,” she said.
Police confirmed that no arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.
The acting provincial commissioner of police in North West, Major General Ryno Naidoo, urged members of the public to report serious crimes immediately and warned that suspects involved in such crimes are dangerous and should not be confronted.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact their nearest police station, Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or submit information anonymously via the MySaps App.
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