The Germiston police are currently investigating a case with multiple charges, including the hijacking of a motor vehicle and possession of a hijacked motor vehicle.<\/p>\n
The case was opened after a 21-year-old man was threatened with a firearm in Knox Street, in the Germiston CBD, at about 11.10pm, recently.<\/p>
\u201cThe complainant alleged that he was waiting for the traffic light to change when he was suddenly accosted by a man who pointed a firearm at him,\u201d said WO Mduduzi Nhlabathi, communications officer for the Germiston cluster police.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnother three thugs, wielding knives, jumped into his car.<\/p>
\u201cThey shoved him into the back of his Mini Cooper and took control of it.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe suspects then covered his head and face with a T-shirt and instructed him to look down at all times, while they drove off with him.\u201d<\/p>\n
As they drove they robbed him of his wallet, which contained bank cards and other debit cards.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen they reached somewhere in Zonkizizwe, the complainant was allegedly tortured to give his pin code, and he complied.<\/p>\n
\u201cAn undisclosed amount of money was then withdrawn from his two accounts, he was dropped off in Zonkizizwe and the criminals drove off in his car,\u201d said Nhlabathi.<\/p>\n
The Germiston SAPS task team received information about the hijacking in Knox Street, interviewed some informers and it was indicated that the car had been spotted in the Katlehong area.<\/p>\n
The leads were followed and the vehicle was recovered in Katlehong, while a suspect in his 30s was arrested for possession of a hijacked motor vehicle.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the investigation unfolded, two women were positively linked to the plot of hijacking and robbery and they were also arrested.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Germiston police are still looking for the other three suspects who were involved in the commission of these crimes and are following all leads,\u201d said Nhlabathi.<\/p>\n
The arrested people were due to appear in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court, last Monday.<\/p>\n
Germiston police cluster commander Brig Phumla Mdlankomo commended the members who were involved in this success and encouraged community members to continue working hand-in-glove with the police, not only in the Germiston cluster, but in all communities.<\/p>\n
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