Following the arrest of two men, suspected to be part of a truck-hijacking gang, police are confident that four other suspects travelling in vehicles fitted with blue lights will be arrested soon.
This follows the recovery of hi-tech televisions screens with sizes ranging between 40cm to 126cm at a business plot in Glen Austin in Midrand at noon on Monday.
Provincial police spokesperson Col Lungelo Dlamini said a case of truck hijacking and possession of suspected stolen goods (television and a truck) were being investigated against the two suspects.
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Dlamini said the truck was intercepted by the members of Johannesburg Metro Police in Glen Austin after it was hijacked in Kempton Park.
“As members of the police backed them up, the suspect who was driving the truck was questioned and he pointed out the premises where the goods were off-loaded. More than 70 television sets were found on the premises, still in boxes.
“Police have taken over the investigation and are following up on several leads to recover goods that are still missing and the suspects who are still at large,” said Dlamini.
The police are appealing to anyone who may have information about the whereabouts of the suspects and the other stolen goods to contact their nearest police station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 at all hours.
The Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Elias Mawela, applauded the cooperation of the law enforcement agencies in dealing with criminal activities and making sure that those who were responsible are brought to book.
