Amy’Leigh’s kidnappers arrested – one known to family
One of the three arrested in connection with the kidnapping of Amy'Leigh is known to the De Jager family.
Three suspects, of which one is known to the De Jager family, were arrested on Wednesday evening in connection with the kidnapping of six-year-old Amy’Leigh De Jager.
A spokesperson for SAPS national commissioner Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo confirmed in a press release on Thursday three persons have been arrested following the kidnapping on Monday.
“Members from the family violence, child protection and sexual offences (FCS) unit in Vanderbijlpark, assisted by members from the FCS unit in Vereeniging and crime intelligence members arrested two women aged 27 and 40 as well as a 50-year-old man at their homes in Vanderbijlpark,” Naidoo confirmed.
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The arrests follow after Amy’Leigh was kidnapped on Monday morning outside the Kollegepark Primary School in Vanderbijlpark.
Amy’Leigh was released unharmed by her alleged kidnappers during the early hours of Tuesday morning because “the kidnappers knew that the net was closing in on them”, according to Naidoo.
“FCS unit continued with the investigations and arrested the three suspects, one of whom – a female suspect – is known to the parents of Amy’Leigh,” Naidoo said.
“I applaud the unwavering commitment shown by the investigators,” said national police commissioner General Khehla John Sitole.
“These members have worked around the clock ever since Amy’Leigh’s kidnapping was reported to us and such dedication is very encouraging,” General Sitole added.
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The three suspects linked to the kidnapping of Amy’Leigh are expected to make a brief appearance in court by tomorrow.
“We are satisfied that we have the three main people responsible for the kidnapping behind bars, but there is a possibility of more arrests.”
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