Kidnap victim rescued at JMPD roadblock
A routine JMPD crime prevention roadblock on the R28 south of Johannesburg led to the dramatic rescue of a kidnapping victim and the arrest of one suspect on May 13. Officers uncovered the crime after stopping a suspicious vehicle, prompting a foot chase. Three suspects remain at large.
JMPD Operations officers successfully apprehended one suspect and rescued a kidnapping victim following an incident on the R28 south of Johannesburg on May 13.
While conducting a routine crime prevention roadblock on the R28, JMPD officers stopped a Toyota sedan. The driver exited the car and approached the officers with money in his hand. The suspicious behaviour prompted the officers to investigate further.
Upon approaching the vehicle, officers discovered three other men inside the car.
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One of the passengers was found to be restrained with ropes. When questioned about the situation, three individuals fled the scene on foot.
One of the fleeing suspects was apprehended by the officers, and subsequent probing revealed that the restrained individual was a victim of kidnapping. The apprehended suspect was found to be in possession of the victim’s bank card.
The victim reported that the perpetrators had spent an undisclosed amount on food and had withdrawn R3000.
The victim also indicated that he was taken from his residence and was unsure of his final destination, although the vehicle was travelling in the direction of Lenasia.
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While the three suspects are still on the run, the arrested suspect has been charged with kidnapping and pointing a firearm.
He is detained at the Mondeor South SAPS and is due to appear in court soon.
Commissioner Patrick Jaca, JMPD chief of police, commended the vigilance and swift action of the officers, which led to the rescue of the victim and the arrest of one suspect.
Members of the public who may have information regarding the remaining suspects are urged to contact JMPD on 0800 002 587, 011 375 5911/18 or the SAPS at the National Crime Stop number 08600 10111.
