Suspected truck hijacker found in possession of police equipment

JMPD made a successful arrest on August 16 when they acted on a tip-off about a man who is suspected of hijacking trucks in the area.

Tembisa South SAPS communication officer Captain Neldah Sekgobela said police allegedly proceeded to the given address in Jiyane Section, Tembisa.

“On arrival, JMPD officers found the suspect and asked for permission to search the place.

“The JMPD officers found two SAPS baseball caps, one SAPS reflector jacket, a removable siren, a portable dash blue light, two balaclavas and two pairs of gloves,” said Sekgobela.

The suspect was arrested and detained at the Tembisa South SAPS.