Five suspects are expected to appear in court following their arrest by Zwelitsha police for possession of stolen and hijacked vehicles.
“Members were on patrol in Zwelitsha when they saw two suspects carrying parts of a vehicle,” said police spokesperson, Captain FC Van Wyk.
“When questioned, the suspects told the police where they got the parts and they directed the police to where the vehicle was.
“On arrival, the members found another suspect busy stripping the vehicle.
“When tested, the vehicle was discovered as reported stolen in Gugulethu this month.”
All three suspects – aged 20, 24 and 39, were arrested.
Zwelitsha police arrested suspects for hijacking
In the second incident, the members were on foot patrol when they arrested two suspects, aged 25 and 26, busy stripping a vehicle in Ramaphosa Squatter Camp in Browns Farm.
“The vehicle was reportedly hijacked an hour before the arrest in Monwood Drive in the same vicinity,” Capt Van Wyk said.
“The driver of the company vehicle, a Toyota Avanza, had just finished dropping off the last staff member when he was approached by two armed men.
“One suspect searched the driver and took his wallet and the other suspect got into the driver’s side and they drove away with the vehicle.”
The 26-year-old was also found in possession of a replica firearm.
He said that the suspects will appear in Athlone Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. He said that three suspects in the first incident face a charge of possession of a stolen vehicle.
Suspects in the second incident face a charge of possession of a hijacked vehicle.
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