Hijacking goes wrong.

On Monday evening, November 11, 2024 inhabitants of Lenasia Ext 13 were shocked to learn that an automobile had been stolen in Braamfischeville, Soweto, and was being recovered in Lenasia.

The police, Tracker SA, Gauteng Traffic Police Department and security personnel managed to recover the car, an unlicensed firearm, three live rounds, the victim, and they arrested two suspects while one fled the scene.

According to reports received at approximately 8:30 p.m. Tracker SA received a tip-off regarding a stolen Toyota Quantum moving on Mathabela Street in Jabulani, Soweto. Their team, along with police and metro police, tracked the vehicle using its coordinates, which were later redirected towards Moroka. The car was subsequently spotted thereafter on Abu Baker Asvat Drive. The pursuit continued until the suspects abandoned the vehicle on Dimple Street near Nirvana Drive, Ext 13, Lenasia. The suspects attempted to flee on foot, but law enforcement and tracking unit apprehended two of them, while one managed to escape. Fortunately, the victim was found unharmed.

Furthermore, one suspect was said to have fallen and sustained serious injuries to his left frontal (Head). He was successfully apprehended, and a gun was found in his possession. The second suspect was apprehended by the squads that were after him, but the third suspect ran away.

Under police supervision, the injured suspect was transported to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital for additional medical care, while the other was detained at Dieploof SAPS.

SAPS Provincial spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko said it was reported that complainant received information about a hijacked white Toyota Quantum in Braamfischerville area, Soweto, with three suspects. She added that upon receiving the information, the vehicle drove towards Lenasia, the chase ensued, resulting in the arrest of two suspects. 

“One suspect was found with an unlicensed silver revolver and three live rounds.The driver of a Quantum drove into the veld and was apprehended. The third suspect is still at large, said Captain Sibeko. 

She confirmed that the injured suspect is still under police supervision recovering in hospital.

The suspects will appear before the Magistrate soon.