Three suspects wanted for an attempted hijacking that occurred in Springbok Street in Wierda Park on Monday evening are still at large.
According to police spokesperson Captain Louise Reed, four men attempted to hijack a man (32) in front of his gate at around 20:00 after following him to his home. One of the four suspects was injured and arrested following the incident.
Captain Reed said two of the armed suspects approached the victim in front of his gate, put a gun to his head and forced him to get out of the motor vehicle. However, the suspects could not move the vehicle, as it had battery problems and as a result, it died, Reed explained. One of the suspects (18) was shot by the victim, who retaliated after being shot at. The victim managed to push the suspects’ gun away and pulled out his own gun, shooting one suspect four times.
The other three suspects fired several shots before they fled the scene in a white Toyota Tazz. Cartridges were found on the scene. A resident who posted on the ‘People who live in Centurion’ Facebook page said she noticed a white Toyota Tazz during the day when she was coming home from the shops.
CPF Sector 3 Wierdabrug chairperson, Hannes du Buisson, also commented. “We as the CPF will educate, train and prepare our members and the citizens of Centurion to fight back and protect our lives and properties against crime. We refuse to be sitting ducks and, together with the police, we will drive these criminals out of our suburbs. The criminals must take note that they are not welcome here. As a community, we will act as a united force within the boundaries of the law.”
The injured suspect is recovering in hospital under police guard.
