Crime

Security Guard Shot During ATM Robbery in Rabie Ridge

PrimeTime News Desk Published 18 May 2026

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A security guard was shot and wounded during an ATM robbery at a supermarket in Rabie Ridge, north of Johannesburg, in the early hours of Monday morning.

According to information from the scene, a group of armed suspects targeted an ATM located at the supermarket before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash. Reports indicate that the robbers also removed and stole the ATM during the incident.

The security guard on duty was reportedly shot during the robbery and sustained injuries. Emergency services responded to the scene, where the injured guard received medical attention before being transported for further treatment. The extent of the guard’s injuries has not yet been officially confirmed.

Members of the South African Police Service in Rabie Ridge were deployed to the scene shortly after the incident was reported. Police officers cordoned off the area while investigators began gathering evidence and interviewing potential witnesses.

Authorities have not yet confirmed how many suspects were involved in the robbery or what type of vehicle was used in the getaway. No arrests had been announced at the time of publishing.

ATM-related robberies remain a concern in several parts of Gauteng, with suspects often targeting shopping centres and supermarkets during quieter hours when foot traffic is low. Such incidents frequently involve heavily armed groups operating in a coordinated manner.

Police investigations into the Rabie Ridge robbery are continuing, and authorities are expected to review available surveillance footage from nearby businesses and surrounding areas as part of efforts to identify the suspects.

Further details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.