Two ATM guards were arrested after helping themselves to the money after an ATM robbery on Wednesday, April 13, at the Sheffield Plaza in Lenasia South.
The suspects gained entry to the two ATM’s using the roof of a shop, broke the wall behind the ATM’S s and grinded them open.
According to Captain Khoza, SAPS communication officer, two suspects broke into the AMTs, however, were shocked to come face to face with the guards that had bust them, therefore fled the scene leaving the guards with the money.
“The guards took the money and hid it. During investigations the guards confessed that they had taken the money and revealed where it was hidden,” said Khoza.
The hole made in the wall.
The robbers left their apparatus behind following the robbery.
The guards were charged with theft and suspected possession of stolen property (money) and are under police custody at the Lenasia South Police Station.
“They are due to appear at the Lenasia Magistrates’ Court on Friday, April 15,” added Khoza.
The two suspects, that made the break-in, had not yet been arrested.
According to police, as the suspects fled they left their tools (used to break-in) at the scene.
An undisclosed amount of money from the ATM and some from the shop was taken.
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