'LEAVE THE GELD'

THE government has warned mense not to steal leftover geld at Cash-In-Transit (CIT) crime scenes or face the criminal charges. 

CIT crime has become endemic in South Africa, with skelms targeting the armoured vans near shopping centres and ATMS. 

The government has called on South Africans to steer clear of CIT crime scenes as it is not only dangerous but may lead to criminal charges. 

In a post on CIT Crime Awareness on its official social media accounts, they warned mense to steer of crime scenes. 

It reads: "Should you witness the aftermath of a Cash-In-Transit (CIT) crime, your safety comes first: Move to a secure location immediately. Avoid the scene and do not engage.

After an Fidelity guards in Mpumalanga, community members allegedly mauling for "flying" money.

Mpumalanga spokesperson for the Hawks, Captain Dineo Lucy Sekgotodi said: "The two VW Polo vehicles followed the armoured vehicle and shot at it until it stopped. The suspects forced the driver and the crew out of the vehicle and pushed them into the bushes. The firearms of the crew were also taken.

“It was reported that the community descended on the crime scene and looted the remainder of the loose money scattered around.”

In April last year, community members were allegedly caught stealing leftover money after armed robbers blew up a cash van in KwaMashu.

Residents allegedly helped themselves to money strewn on the ground

According to Reaction Unit South Africa (Rusa) spokesperson Prem Balram, members of Rusa were standing off at the location following the heist.