SHARPEVILLE. -Three suspects were nabbed on Tuesday afternoon after they were spotted driving around in a vehicle they hijacked over the weekend by their victim.

Police spokesperson Sergeant Gertrude Makhale reports that police were summoned to the scene by the victim who spotted his white VW Polo and acted swiftly. The hijacking took place on Saturday.

“Police managed to track down the vehicle, which at the time had three occupants inside. Suspects were found in possession of an unlicensed firearm, ammunition and suspected stolen property.”

Makhale adds that the vehicle was used in two in two robbery incidents in Vanderbijlpark

“Suspects may also be linked to armed robberies which took place in Vanderbijlpark,” Makhale adds.

Speaking to Sedibeng Ster, Makhale confirmed that four more suspects were arrested later in the day.

Sedibeng District Acting Police Commissioner Brigadier Mbangwa Nkwashu has commended the team on a job well executed.

Makhale urges anyone who may have been a victim of these suspects to come forward and open a case.

“All arrested suspects will make an appearance in court soon,” Makhale concludes.