Suspect arrested for truck hijacking

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Police in Schweizer-Reneke have arrested a suspect for hijacking a truck in Ottosdal on Wednesday evening.

The 25-year-old man was charged for possession of suspected stolen goods.

According to police spokesperson Colonel Adéle Myburgh, the 37-year-old driver was driving towards Madibogo Village to deliver maize meal in a white Fuso truck.

“A white Opel Astra vehicle overtook it and flashed lights at the driver to pull over. Moreover, shots were allegedly fired at the truck, forcing the driver to stop between Delareyville and Ottosdal (R507 road).

“The driver then escaped into a nearby maize field. The suspects, who were allegedly dressed in police uniform, drove off with the truck, which was recovered a short while later on the same road not far from Ottosdal.

“Information obtained by Crime Intelligence, led the team to Schweizer-Reneke where a white Opel Astra was observed and intercepted, she stated.

Col Myburgh added that the police ultimately searched the vehicle and found a money box and cellular phone, believed to be the property of the truck driver that was hijacked earlier in Ottosdal.

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The driver was immediately arrested and the vehicle seized.

The suspect will appear before the Schweizer-Reneke magistrates’ court on Monday.

Meanwhile, in Klipgat in the Bojanala Platimum, the local detectives and visible policing members, conducted a crime intelligence driven operation on Wednesday, to operationalise information received.

“At about 12:00, the team discovered a white Volkswagen Polo with some parts removed and hidden in a bushy area. Preliminary investigation revealed that the Polo was stolen during a house robbery at Soshanguve in the early hours of the same day. No suspect was arrested. Investigations are continuing.” Myburgh.

North West provincial commissioner, lieutenant general Sello Kwena lauded all members of the teams for their tireless efforts.

He also thanked the community for being the eyes and ears of the police.