Three arrested for hijacking car in Zandvlei

Western Cape police arrested three suspects in the Muizenberg area on Wednesday, for alleged hijacking.

The police’s FC van Wyk said members of the SAPS Dog Unit, assisted by Maitland Flying Squad, located a stolen vehicle driving in Main Road, Muizenberg.

‘’The SAPS members attempted to pull the vehicle off, but the vehicle, a blue Mercedes Benz, refused to stop. A high speed chase ensued through the streets of Muizenberg, which ended when the stolen motor vehicle collided with the boundary fence of a residence in Promenade Road,’’ said Captain F.C van Wyk.

‘’The three occupants of the vehicle attempted to flee, but were arrested by the SAPS members. It was determined that the vehicle had been stolen earlier today [Wednesday], during a housebreaking in Table View,’’ he added.

Images gone viral show police pinning down the hijackers, after it is believed that gunfire was exchanged.

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The three suspects who were injured during the arrest were detained at Muizenberg SAPS.

Van Wyk said the trio, aged 23, 30 and 34, are all residents of Westlake.

‘’Muizenberg SAPS are looking into connecting the suspects to a spate of theft out of motor vehicles, which occurred on Ou-Kaapse Weg. The members were commended for the excellent arrest,’’ said Captain F.C van Wyk.

 

Done By: Mitchum George