Cash in transit security officer robbed/shot

PHOENIX – A 43 year old year old Security Officer was shot and deprived of his firearm during a robbery Monday Afternoon. The RUSA Operations Centre received multiple calls from the public reporting a robbery and shooting at a liquor wholesaler. Reaction Officers were immediately dispatched and arrived at approximately 12:14.

Officers discovered that a Security Officer from Fidelity Cash Solutions had been shot in the abdomen. RUSA Paramedics stabilised the injured male before expediting him to hospital by ambulance.

It was alleged that the Security Officer was exiting the store with cash boxes when the robbers opened fire on him. They deprived the injured male of his firearm and the cash boxes before they fled in a white Ford Ranger double cab bakkie.

A white/silver Toyota Fortuner was also believed to be used by the suspects, but this could not be confirmed. Several spent 9mm cartridges were located on scene. The RUSA Helicopter was unable to conduct an aerial search for the suspects due to inclement weather conditions.