On February 6 at about 9.30pm, Jeppe SAPS arrested a man for hijacking.
Police officers were patrolling in Bertrams when they spotted two cars, a black Audi and a white BMW, with about four occupants in each car, driving at high speed.
The vehicles were spotted at the corner of Berea and Viljoen streets.
According to communication officer, Warrant Officer Richard Munyayi, officers followed the cars while calling for backup.
The cars drove to Joe Slovo and Hunter streets where the suspects were cornered by the police.
The suspects exited the cars and fired shots at the officers, who returned fire.
One suspect was shot and injured. He was arrested at the scene.
His accomplices abandoned the vehicles and fled on foot.
“The arrested suspect, who is a foreign national, was taken to hospital under police guard,” said W/O Munyayi.
The Jeppe SAPS management is concerned about the spate of hijackings and theft of motor vehicles, especially in Bez Valley.
The SAPS urged motorists to take note of the following:
- Don’t leave your car unlocked.
- Don’t park your vehicle on the streets, especially at night.
- Ensure your vehicle has an alarm system and an immobiliser.
- Report theft of your cars immediately for the police to react quickly.
- Do not park and sit inside vehicles.
- Report faulty streets lights to City Power.
- Don’t leave your car door open while opening the gate.
- Drive past your house if you suspect you are being followed home.
