Police have launched an investigation following a cash-in-transit robbery that occurred on Monday, 16 February 2026, in Old Geelhout Park, Rustenburg.
It is alleged that security personnel were travelling in a cash-in-transit vehicle along Kremetart Street when a Toyota Fortuner travelling in the opposite direction collided with the driver’s side door of the cash vehicle. The vehicle was forced to top 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. One armed guard was 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. The suspect fled the scene, and 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 report serious crimes immediately and cautioned that suspects involve 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.
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Updated: February 2026
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