JMPD OFFICERS ARREST A MEMBER OF THE GAUTENG TRAFFIC POLICE IN POSSESSION OF A HIJACKED VEHICLE IN DOBSONVILLE

JMPD OFFICERS ARREST A MEMBER OF THE GAUTENG TRAFFIC POLICE IN POSSESSION OF A HIJACKED VEHICLE IN DOBSONVILLE.

Vehicle was hijacked from an off-duty SAPS member who was hijacked in Randfontein. 

The suspects were intercepted on their way to sell the vehicle in Meadowlands…The suspect sped off in an attempt to evade an arrest. A high-speed chase ensued and the suspect was cornered at the intersection of Mohajane Street and Steve Kgame Drive in Dobsonville Extension 4. 

The suspect attempted to flee on foot and officers gave chase.

The suspect was eventually apprehended & when searched a PX4 pistol & the victim’s cell phone were found in his possession.

The officers conducted an inquiry into the firearm & they discovered that it belonged to the Gauteng Department of Community Safety & not reported stolen.

The hijacked vehicle was seized and booked in at the SAPS Lenasia pound.