Brenthurst resident hijacked in driveway of his home
The victim was later released in Springs.
A Brenthurst resident returning home on the evening of October 26 was ambushed by two hijackers and robbed of his vehicle.
According to police information, the victim arrived at his Pienaar Street home just after 20:00, and was confronted by two gunmen when he got out of his vehicle to open the gate.
The duo cocked the firearms and pointed them at him. The victim was instructed to get into the back of his car, a silver/grey Chevrolet Spark.
One of the men sat beside him while the other drove the vehicle.
He was told to cooperate and not look at his captors. The victim was assaulted during the ordeal.
He was later left in a ditch in an open field in Wright Park, Springs.
The hijackers returned his gate keys to him before fleeing the scene. A hijacking and kidnapping docket was opened.
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