A HIGH speed chase, on Sunday morning, led to a shootout and recovery of various household items stolen in an earlier housebreaking in the Assagay area.

The chase transpired after a suspicious vehicle was reported in the neighbourhood.

“The vehicle was monitored for some time,” said Blue Security tactical ambassador for the Highway Area, Russell Lawson.

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Teams were mobilised and at around midday the vehicle was spotted again and the Blue Security community command centre received a request from the neighbourhood watch for backup.

“Response officers responded and during the chase, a shootout ensued. One neighbourhood watch member continued to pursue the suspicious vehicle and followed it as it made its way into the Inanda area,” said Lawson

During the high-speed chase, the suspects’ vehicle collided with another vehicle. The second vehicle overturned and the suspects continued to flee.

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“Two SAPS officers, who had been alerted earlier and were waiting on motorcycles on the Inanda roadside near Inanda Dam, were also involved in the pursuit of the gang members. Multiple K9 units were dispatched to the scene where the suspects had escaped on foot. One of the suspects had been injured in the exchange of gunfire and a spoor was picked up by the dogs,” explained Lawson.

A firearm was discovered on the trail, with the serial numbers filed off, as well as an abandoned bag. Various household appliances and a school bag were also found in the abandoned vehicle which were then identified as stolen in the housebreaking which took place earlier.

According to Lawson, this gang is wanted in connection with at least 20 housebreaking incidents in the area.

Although no arrests were made, Lawson commended the incredible teamwork and unity between the local neighbourhood watch teams, Blue Security reaction officers,  communication base, SAPS officers and K9 units.

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