Vehicle stolen in Durban North recovered nearly 400km away
The vehicle was stolen in Durban North and abandoned by the driver in Phelandaba, near Manguzi, after a police chase.
A VEHICLE stolen in Durban North on Monday (October 26) was recovered nearly 400km away by uMkhanyakude District police.
The suspect driving the vehicle led police on a chase that ended with him abandoning it in Phelandaba.
KZN police spokesperson Sergeant Thenjiswa Ngcobo explained that police recovered a cloned ignition key after searching the abandoned vehicle.
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“The Nissan Navara double cab was reported stolen at Durban North SAPS on Monday, October 26. Later that evening, vigilant police officers in Hluhluwe spotted a vehicle matching the description of a vehicle that was reported stolen.
“It was traveling on the R22 road towards Mbazwana. Upon noticing police, the driver sped off and police gave chase. Mbazwana police officers joined the pursuit, while Manguzi police were also mobilised as the vehicle continued driving towards their policing area,” she said.
Ngcobo said the vehicle was eventually cornered at Phelandaba.
“The driver abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a cloned ignition key. A search for the suspect is ongoing.”
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