Security guard shot dead during cash heist in Pinetown
Updated | By Lauren Beukes
A manhunt has been launched for suspects who killed a security guard during an alleged cash-in-transit heist in Pinetown, west of Durban.
It's understood that the guard and his partner were collecting money from businesses in the area on Monday when they were approached by a group of armed men.
Police say the suspects opened fire.
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The guard was struck and died at the scene, while his partner escaped unharmed.
Officers have confirmed that an undisclosed amount of money was taken.
Charges of murder and cash-in-transit robbery have been opened for investigation.
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