SWIFT work by Metro Police led to the recovery of a municipal vehicle only an hour after it was stolen at gun-point from a city official.
The white Toyota Quantum, belonging to the City’s Fleet Unit, was being driven by a woman Electricity Unit official past Adams Mission on the south coast when it was stolen. According to the official, a group of men hijacked her when she stopped at a robot.
Metro Police Superintendent Kasey Naicker said the incident occurred at 5pm on 5 October.
“The matter was reported to us immediately and we sent a team out to look for it,” he said.
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Within an hour of searching the vehicle was found.
“We received word that a vehicle fitting its description was seen speeding south. Our team searched both KwaMakhutha and Folweni, before the vehicle was located in Nsimbini, in the Folweni area,” he said.
Naicker said the hijackers abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot when they saw Metro Police vehicles. Despite Metro Police giving chase, the hijackers escaped.
Naicker said law enforcement was monitoring the area and searching for the suspects.
Acting Metro Police Head Steve Middleton commended his members for their rapid response.
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“Metro Police is more determined than ever to stop crime in the City. No disregard for by-laws, traffic law or criminal law will be tolerated. Anyone found breaking the law will be brought to book,” he warned.
Meanwhile, Metro Police are continuing their city-wide roadblocks.
Middleton urged residents and visitors to familiarise themselves with the by-laws which are available on the City’s website www.durban.gov.za and to obey the law at all times.
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