THE Umbilo SAPS Task Team arrested a man who was involved in a hijacking in Umbilo on Wednesday afternoon.
The arrest came after a man had parked his car and was going into a shop on Bartle Road, Umbilo, at around 1.30pm, when he was approached by three men. One of them produced a firearm and demanded the man’s car keys. They also robbed him of cash, his wedding ring and cellphone.
They drove off in the man’s car.
Heather Rorick, Umbilo CPF chair, said Task Team members responded to the complaint and tracked the vehicle to J Section in Umlazi.
“As members approached the vehicle, they saw seven men fleeing from the vehicle. The Task Team members gave chase, and managed to catch and arrest one of the suspects,” she said.
ALSO READ: Spate of business armed robberies hit Durban
The man was found in possession of a firearm and ammunition. A white vehicle was parked behind the BMW, and could possibly be the vehicle used to transport the suspects.
“The suspect was detained at Umbilo SAPS, and a case was opened. Well done to all involved,” she said.
Do you want to receive news alerts via WhatsApp? Send us a WhatsApp message (not an sms) with your name and surname to 060 532 5535.
You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have signed up for our news alerts you need to save the Berea Mail WhatsApp number as a contact to your phone, otherwise you will not receive our alerts
