The arrests took place in Lelie Street around noon.
According to Brig Johan Jacobs, Benoni Police Station commander, a community member in Rynfield informed police of a suspicious vehicle outside their house.
“The vehicle, a blue Golf Seven, sped away and was spotted by another community member, driving towards Great North Road,” Jacobs said.
“On the corner of Stokroos and Angelier streets, the car collided with one of our patrol vehicles, and three of the suspect vehicle’s tyres burst.
“We continued the chase when they got out of the car and ran away in Lelie Street.”
Jacobs said two of the suspects were caught soon thereafter, while the third climbed onto the roof of a house, but was also arrested eventually.
Police recovered jewellery, TVs and suspected housebreaking implements, among other items.
“This success emphasises the importance of interaction and co-operation between the police and the community,” Jacobs added.
“These arrests were made because of the community being alert and the co-operation between SAPS, EMPD and local security services.
“Housebreaking and hijackings are a massive problem in Benoni.”
The men will be charged with possession of a hijacked vehicle, possession of suspected stolen property and possession of suspected housebreaking implements.
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