THE Toyota Corolla Cross remains a firm favourite among car thieves and hijackers, with two stolen vehicles recovered in Umgababa and Umlazi on October 21 and 22.

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In the first incident, ET Rapid Response received information about a Toyota Corolla Cross that had been stolen from the Amanzimtoti Civic Centre. The company’s tactical response team was immediately activated and deployed to known hotspot areas in Umlazi. Through swift co-ordination and tactical precision, the stolen vehicle was recovered and handed over to the police for further investigation and processing.

In a separate incident, another white Toyota Corolla Cross that had been stolen a day earlier was recovered following a co-ordinated multi-agency operation. ET Rapid Response stated in a press release that it had received credible information regarding the possible location of the vehicle.

“This intelligence was immediately relayed via the CCPO radio network, prompting members to deploy and begin an intensive search. The stolen vehicle was soon spotted by Amanzimtoti SAPS Crime Prevention in the Umgababa area, resulting in a high-speed pursuit through rough terrain,” the company said.

The car was traced to a premises in Umgababa, where one suspect was arrested. The vehicle was then transported to the Amanzimtoti Police Station for further processing.

In February, private security firms reported a sharp increase in stolen Toyota Corolla Cross vehicles across the province.

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