EMPD recovers hijacked vehicle in Thembisa

The EMPD’s Specialised Task Team, deployed in the Northern Region, recovered a hijacked VW hatchback abandoned in Leboeng Section, Thembisa, on January 18.

EMPD spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Kelebogile Thepa said officers were on patrol when a passer-by vehicle stopped them to report a suspicious red VW hatchback parked in front of a house.

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Thepa said officers found the vehicle abandoned next to an unoccupied house.

“Officers tested the vehicle and found it had recently been reported as hijacked.

“The recovered VW hatchback is impounded at the Aeroton police yard for safekeeping,” said Thepa.

“Arrests are forthcoming, and investigations are ongoing.”