Thieves hijack truck, then crash it
No injuries were sustained and the men fled the scene on foot.
A delivery truck driver (57) and his two assistants were confronted by two men wielding firearms while parked in Centenary Road in Umzinto last Wednesday afternoon.
The driver was pulled out of the truck and the men climbed in.
“The vehicle was then driven by one of the robbers for about 100m, with the two assistants still inside, until it collided with another truck and came to a standstill,” said Scottburgh Saps communications officer, Captain Adam Francis.
No injuries were sustained and the men fled the scene on foot.
Police ask that anyone with information that might assist with the investigation contact Umzinto Saps Detective Commander, Captain Vanitha Naicker at 039 9746500 or Crime Stop at 086 0010111.
HAVE YOUR SAY
Like the South Coast Herald’s Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram
