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Two suspects allegedly hijack father in Sydenham

SYDENHAM – A father waiting for his son outside their home in Sydenham was allegedly hijacked on 10 March.

A father waiting for his son in Sydenham was allegedly hijacked on 10 March.

Spokesperson for Norwood Police Station, Captain Elliot Tshivhase said the complainant, who was driving a white Nissan Tiida, was parked outside of his residence in Sydenham waiting for his son when he was allegedly approached by two suspects.

One of the suspects was armed.

Read: Three suspects nabbed for hijacking and robbery

“The suspects opened [the door of] his car and instructed him to get out of his car. Thereafter, they jumped into his car and made a U-turn before driving off. No shots were fired and [no] injuries were sustained,” said Tshivhase.

He added that a number of items were stolen along with the car including an iPhone 7, a laptop and passports. The value of the stolen items and the car is about R200 000.

Details: 011 483 4609.

Edited by Stacey Woensdregt

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