Sharp spike in spike traps in the north
On Wednesday, three vehicles were spiked on the N4 between Rosslyn and Bon Accord.
Criminals using spike traps to target motorists on highways, now have their sights set on the north of Pretoria.
In the past three days, there has been an increase in cases of spike traps found on the N4.
Anti-crime activist Yusuf Abramjee took to Twitter on Wednesday to warn motorists about spikes on the N4 highway north of Pretoria.
Abramjee said as many as three vehicles were caught in spikes placed between Rosslyn and Bon Accord on the N4.
On Monday, he tweeted that pikes were also found on the N4 West near the Rossouw Street off-ramp.
“These gangs are attacking motorists regularly. Once you stop, you are robbed.”
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) April 5, 2021
Other community watch groups had, since Monday, issued warnings on social media and crime forums that motorists should keep a lookout for spikes when travelling on the highway.
Metal spikes or nails in planks would often be placed on roads, not well-lit and isolated. Driving over the spikes would result in punctured tyres, forcing the drivers to stop.
Metro police have warned in a previous statement that drivers should not pull off on the road, but rather continue driving to the nearest safe point or a police station.
“The TMPD would like to warn motorists to be extremely vigilant, especially when driving at night,” the metro said in its statement.
No recent arrests have been made and TMPD urges anyone with information about this crime, to call 012-358-7095/7096.
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