Parkhill hijacking victim left tramuatised

A PARKHILL resident was hijacked at knife and gun point by two suspects on Monday night, February 7.

Another resident, who witnessed the incident, contacted Marshall Security who responded to the scene swiftly.

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“The incident occurred at the corners of Church and North Coast Roads. During the hijacking the victim was forced out of his vehicle by two suspects, one armed with a firearm and one armed with a knife,” said Marshall Security spokesperson, Tyron Powell.

The vehicle was fitted with a tracking device recovered by Metro K9 Unit members in the Wentworth area.

“Our members then transported the traumatised victim of the hijacking to the scene of the recovery where they were left in the safe hands of the SAPS and Metro Police. Further investigations will continue,” said Powell.  

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