Man (27) arrested after colliding a stolen bakkie on the wall
Members of the Germiston Flying Squad chased a stolen white bakkie from Boksburg to Katlehong in Moshoeshoe Section, where it collided with a barrier wall at the Lindelani train station.
According to the Germiston Flying Squad spokesperson, Const Ntombikayise Ngcobo, flying squad unit officers received a complaint about a white 1400 bakkie that had been stolen at Lambton Mall. They further received information that the bakkie was driving around Boksburg, and when they finally caught up with the driver, they signaled him to stop but he kept on driving.
The driver of the bakkie then sped off in the direction of Katlehong through the heavy mid-day traffic. But when he noticed police vehicles waiting for him, he managed to drive in the direction of Moshoeshoe Section where he failed to maneuver a sharp curve and collided with the wall bordering the train station.
The 27-year-old male driver was arrested after the collision and was charged with driving a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the SAPS vehicle storage facility in Benoni, and the suspect was detained pending a court appearance at the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court.
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Flying Squad Unit’s acting commander Capt Rhodes Moss commended the members for the arrest and gave a stern warning to criminals that the police will have a zero-tolerance approach this festive season in the fight against crime, and ensuring the safety of South African citizens.
Members of the public are encouraged to download the MySAPSApp on any iPhone or Android to have easy access to the police. Among other advantages of the app is that it provides crime tip-offs or one may provide information to the SAPS Crime Stop by calling 086 00 10111.
Callers may remain anonymous, and all information will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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