Jamming behind bars
The culprits knew they were jamming on the wrong strings and fled
Two men were arrested and vehicle jamming devices found in their car.
This arrest follows the swift reaction of SACCW members who spotted the suspicious Audi on Thursday, August 29.
The culprits knew they were jamming on the wrong strings and fled.
They however did not realise that they were trying to flee from bloodhounds Rassie van der Lith and Frik van Dyk.
Other responders joined in and chased after the car on the R555.
After a while the suspects thought they lost the responders and turned onto a dirt road just after the Hillside Bridge.
After damaging their vehicle they ditched their car and fled on foot.
But Van der Lith and Van Dyk did not let go and soon returned with both suspects.
“The car’s registration plates and license disc were fake. The car had been hijacked in Pretoria. SAPS searched the vehicle and suspected stolen property with three jamming devices were found,” said Sgt David Ratau, police spokesperson.
“Thank you to all the responders that attended to this call and once again a special thank you to Shift D at Witbank SAPS for their swift and professional response and thorough work on the scene,” said Mr David Wessels from SACCW.
“A growing trend among criminals is the use of car-remote jamming; a technique used by criminals whereby a signal blocks attempts to lock your vehicle via your alarm remote. Physically check that your vehicle is locked, even if you’ve locked it with your remote. Keep valuables out of sight and if possible within your vehicle’s boot. Stash your valuables before you park; place them in the boot before you start your journey, not once you arrived at your destination where someone may be watching,” Sgt Ratau said.
The two suspects appeared in court on Friday, August 30.
