Hijackers flee with 4-year-old girl in New Germany
The Highway Mail has been unable to verify social media rumours claiming that the child has been found.
PINETOWN police have confirmed a child was abducted during a hijacking this morning.
According to Pinetown Cluster communications officer, Capt Bongumusa Manqele, it is alleged the victim was driving along Dinkelman Road at about 7.15am when he was blocked off by a Golf 7 vehicle.
“Four suspects pointed firearms at him and took his vehicle with a 4-year-old child inside,” said Manqele.
A case of hijacking was opened at Pinetown SAPS.
Rumours have since started circulating on social media claiming the child had been found, however the Highway Mail has not been able to get confirmation from police.
Updates to follow.
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