Rustenburg cash raid! 15 armed suspects steal cash, set vehicles ablaze

CIT Robbery

Rustenburg — Police have launched an investigation following an armed cash-in-transit (#CIT) robbery that took place at approximately 16:40 on Monday, 16 February 2026, in Old Geelhout Park, Rustenburg.

According to reports, security personnel were travelling in a cash-in-transit vehicle along Kremetart Street when a Toyota Fortuner driving in the opposite direction collided with the driver’s side door of the vehicle.

The cash-in-transit vehicle was forced to stop and was subsequently 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,” police said in a statement.

One armed guard was reportedly 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, though no injuries were reported.

Investigations are ongoing, and no arrests have been made at this stage.

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the North West, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, urged members of the public to remain vigilant.

“We urge members of the public to report serious crimes immediately and caution that suspects involved in such crimes are dangerous and should not be confronted. Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is requested to contact their nearest police station, Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit information anonymously via the MySAPS App on their smartphone,” Naidoo said.

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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