Yesterday, 20 June, a 27-year-old suspect was arrested following a hijacking that occurred in Zuurbekom, next to the BP garage.
The incident happened at about 6.30 pm, and the arrest was made by the Dobsonville police.
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Sergeant Linkie Lefakane, Bekkersdal Police Station’s spokesperson, said it is alleged that the victim was driving along the N12 road near Zuurbekom when he noticed a black male throw himself down next to his vehicle.
“The victim immediately applied the brakes and stopped to investigate. As he was about to see if the person was alright, he noticed two males shouting at him, accusing him of killing someone,” said Lefakane.
He was then hit on the head with an object and dragged into the back of his vehicle. One man climbed into the back with him, while the other two climbed in the front and drove off. They continued driving until they came across a police patrol in Doornkop.
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The two suspects in the front seat climbed out of the now stationary vehicle and started running in different directions. The one sitting with the victim in the back could not escape. The police rescued the victim and arrested the remaining suspect.
A case of hijacking was opened, and the suspect will be charged with car jacking. He is expected to appear before the Westonaria Magistrates’ Court within 48 hours.
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