Suspects flee scene after foiled attempt to steal car in Roodepoort
In their attempt to escape, the suspects' vehicle collided with five other vehicles and they started firing shots toward the officer who also returned fire.
On Saturday, November 26 a member of the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) VIP Unit was driving along Van Wyk Street in Roodepoort, when he noticed three suspicious males trying to forcefully open a vehicle.
When the suspects saw that Van Wyk was watching, they got into a silver Nissan Almera and drove away.
The officer followed the vehicle and called for backup and when the occupants realised that they were being followed, they sped off and a high-speed chase ensued.
In their attempt to escape, the suspects’ vehicle collided with five other vehicles and they started firing shots toward the officer who also returned fire.
The suspects’ vehicle crashed and came to a standstill before they alighted from the vehicle and fled the scene on foot.
The vehicle was searched and one signal-jamming device as well as car-breaking implements were found inside.
The vehicle was tested, and it was found to have been hijacked, it was then seized and booked in at the police pound.
“The JMPD management applaud the officer who acted promptly when witnessing the crime and did not neglect his call of duty.
“Further investigation will be conducted by the police to ensure that the suspects are found and brought to book,” said JMPD Spokesperson Xolani Fihla.
