Man shot during hijacking in Midrand parking lot

MIDRAND - An attempted murder and theft of a motor vehicle was reported at Midrand Police Station on 15 January after a man was shot in a parking lot by two suspects, who then proceeded to hijack his car.

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A man was shot and his vehicle stolen on the corner of Old Pretoria Road and Moritz Avenue in Midrand.

Midrand police spokesperson, Constable Matome Tlamela, confirmed the shooting and hijacking which took place on the corner of Old Pretoria Road and Moritz Avenue in Midrand.

“The victim was shot in the thigh and taken to a nearby hospital. The suspects allegedly drove off with the victim’s Golf 5.” The vehicle has not been recovered.

Police are investigating the case and no arrests have been made, however police are looking for the suspects.

Details: Midrand Police Station on 011 347 1600.

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