Two separate high-speed chase incidents in Johannesburg and Pretoria saw the arrest of four suspects in each case. While the four nabbed near Wits are suspected of being on their way to commit a crime, the Wonderboom South suspects were allegedly caught in the act of trying to steal a vehicle.

The Northcliff Melville Times reports that Fairland police on patrol noticed a suspicious Toyota Etios. When they realised that they were spotted, the suspects sped off, at times drivng on the wrong side of the road.

The chase ensued over Beyers Naude Drive, along Republic Road and in to Barry Hertzog Avenue. Suspects fired shots at police in the process. They were eventually trapped in Yale Avenue outside Wits University and arrested.

Two firearms were recovered and it was discovered that the vehicle was fitted with false number plates.

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The Pretoria Rekord reports that four suspects were arrested in Wonderboom South after Pretoria Moot police saw two men attempting to steal a vehicle.

They jumped into a getaway car, a Toyota Starlet, and a chase ensued. Police forced the vehicle off the road in Booysens Street and the occupants were caught.

Motor computer boxes, car breaking equipment and two sets of number plates were discovered.

Read the full story here: Four suspects behind bars after high-speed chase in the Moot