Two innocent bystanders were randomly shot at and killed in Ekurhuleni. Image: SAPS.

Police have launched a manhunt for heavily armed suspects who shot and killed two bystanders during a Cash-In-Transit (CIT) heist on Putfontein road in Ekurhuleni.

The incident happened on Wednesday morning, 5 April.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) another male bystander was also wounded and taken to a nearby hospital for medical care.

Members of the public were also warned to avoid the Putfontein road in Crystal Park.

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Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said crime scene experts including the SAPS bomb disposal unit will investigate, while a multidisciplinary team has been dispatched to search for the armed suspects .

“Police have already recovered three getaway vehicle’s which include a burnt out gold BMW sedan, a silver sedan and a white Audi A1. An undisclosed amount of money has been taken,” Mathe said. 

Anyone with information on this particular scene has been urged to contact the station commander of Crystal Park, Lieutenant Colonel Ramlal on 082 822 8315. Anonymous tip offs can also be relayed through the Crime Stop number 08600 10111.

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