A gang of four suspected hijackers are at large after shooting their way to freedom.

A shoot-out between the men and two employees from a car tracking company took place between 11pm and midnight last night (Thursday) in Brakpan North.

Information received from Brakpan police indicates that the tracking personnel were following the men, who were travelling in a hijacked silver Volkswagen Polo.

The vehicle was spotted at the corner of Huntingdon Avenue and Craven Street.

Realising they were being followed, the men abandoned the car along Jansen Street, opening fire on their pursuers as they fled into the nearby veld.

The tracking personnel returned fire and their vehicle was damaged during the exchange of gunfire.

Police and EMPD members arrived on the scene, and a helicopter was dispatched to search for the men.

Despite all efforts, the men evaded capture.

A computer tower was found in the hijacked Polo and was seized by police.

The Polo was also seized and taken to the SAPS Van Ryn Deep Pound in Benoni.

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