Kidnapped Midrand businessmen rescued
Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, police spokesperson, said police have launched a manhunt for the suspects involved in the kidnapping.
Two Midrand businessmen have been rescued by SAPS anti-kidnapping task team today (April 15).
The rescue comes within hours of their hijacking and kidnapping in Midrand on April 14. The men have since been reunited with their families.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said the two men were hijacked by a group of criminals driving a silver/grey Hyundai i10 on the premises of a car rental company.
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“Thereafter, kept in a bush along the R21, they were forced to hand over their bank cards and pins. The kidnappers then began withdrawing large sums of money from their bank accounts. A multi-disciplinary team, led by the SAPS anti-kidnapping task team, were alerted and immediately mobilised,” said Mathe.
She said the two male victims were found in dense bushes along the R21, and rescued. “Their hijacked SUV Range Rover was later recovered in Thembisa. A manhunt has been launched for the kidnappers, who evaded arrest,” added Mathe.
She urged citizens to be alert, and those who have information are encouraged to come forward to assist police investigations.
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Mathe said they would like to assure the nation that SAPS has the necessary expertise to rescue victims of kidnappings, and urges friends, family, and bystanders to immediately alert the authorities when they become aware of any crime, especially an active kidnapping. “We also encourage citizens to be more vigilant and alert of their surroundings, and to report any suspicious activities”.
The SAPS applauds the teams involved in this operation, which included the national crime intelligence counter and security team, Police Emergency Services, SAPS flying squad, Gauteng Traffic Police Airwing, and Vision Tactical Security Company.
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