The incident took place at 11am, on the corner of Seventh Avenue and Ninth Street, in the CBD.
According to Capt Johannes Ramphora, the Springs police spokesman, a white VW Polo with four occupants blocked the driver’s way.
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Two of the passengers exited the vehicle, one pointed a firearm at the driver while the second suspect pulled him out of the vehicle.
Ramphora says the driver of the Mercedes, who was not the owner, says he was in possession of the vehicle because he had fixed the bumper of his friend’s Mercedes.
The duo jumped into the Mercedes and drove off, followed by the two suspects in the Polo.
No shots were fired.
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“We are investigating a hijacking case and urge the community to assist us in finding the perpetrators,” says Ramphora.
