Witbank police are investigating a police impersonation incident involving a kidnapping and theft.

According to the police reports, a complainant said that on Saturday, October 26, at approximately 16:00, he was driving on the N12 ramp at Watermeyer Street when he was stopped by two men claiming to be police officers in a marked police van.

The men, allegedly posing as police officers, approached the complainant, claiming his vehicle was stolen, and requested to search the car.

After exiting to open the bonnet, the complainant was then handcuffed, pushed into the back seat, and restrained with rope by three men, who were pretending to be hitchhikers.

The complainant further added that the suspects, who spoke broken Zulu and are believed to be foreigners, demanded the PINs from his bank cards, which they then used to make alleged withdrawals.

They allegedly also stole two of his cellphones.

After a prolonged drive, during which the suspects changed vehicles, the complainant was dropped off near Bhongweni.

Fortunately, a resident came to his aid.

Captain Eddie Hall, Witbank Police Station spokesperson, said, “Be cautious of individuals claiming to be police officers who contact you via phone or email, asking for personal or financial information. Check for proper police identification, which includes a name tag, badge number, and SAPS identification card. Note the vehicle they use; police vehicles are marked.”

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