A 34-year-old man was assaulted and robbed of his belongings in broad daylight, by bogus police officers, in a hijacking on Atlas Road on August 18.
According to Boksburg North SAPS spokesperson Constable Justice Ramaube, the victim told police he was driving a white Toyota Hino at about 10:30 when he was signalled by a white VW Polo with blue lights to pull over.
“A man wearing a police reflective vest approached him and asked for his driver’s licence. After that, the man instructed the victim to follow him. As he arrived at the Polo, he noticed two other people inside the vehicle and a grey Kia behind the Polo,” said Ramaube.
One man then got out of the Kia and went to the truck. Meanwhile, another robber came out of the Polo and pointed a firearm at the victim and forced him into his car.
They blindfolded the victim and drove around for a while until they stopped to let him inside another car.
“The victim attempted to fight off the robbers and one of the men then hit him on the head with a hammer. Another robber also punched him in the face. They then tied the victim’s hands with shoelaces and transferred him into the Kia,” Ramaube added.
The robbers searched him and took his wallet and cellphone.
Ramaube said police are investigating a case of robbery with aggravating circumstances.
Anybody with information may contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the Boksburg North SAPS on 011 960 0100 or 071 675 6986.
This publication has reported on several incidents where motorists had their vehicles hijacked after being pulled over by people believed to be real cops.
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