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Suspect arrested at Crossing Shopping Centre in Mbombela following hijacking chase

During the pursuit of a hijacked vehicle that ended at Crossing Shopping Centre, a Hi-Tech vehicle and its officer were fired upon. The officer escaped unharmed.

In a combined effort by AG Solutions, Bossies Community Justice and Hi-Tech Nelspruit, a man was apprehended at the Crossing Shopping Centre following a hijacking.

A chase involving the above security teams lasted between 15 and 20 minutes and ended at the shopping centre with Callum mac Pherson of Hi-Tech having been fired upon multiple times during the chase.

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Mac Pherson escaped unscathed. The armed suspect was arrested on the scene, but his accomplice managed to escape.

This is a developing story.

The suspect seated on the grass surrounded by law enforcement. > Photo: Chelsea Pieterse
The hijacked vehicle. > Photo: Linzetta Calitz

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