Two men arrested for hijacked mitre taxi in Manenberg #TrioCrimes WESTERN CAP…

Two men arrested for hijacked mitre taxi in Manenberg #TrioCrimes

WESTERN CAPE – Vigilance by the members from the Western Cape K9 Unit resulted to the discovery of a hijacked vehicle and arrest of the suspects. Yesterday (2019-04-13) the members were patrolling in the Manenberg area when they saw a suspicious Toyota Etios.

The driver of the vehicle sped off when he saw the police vehicle, a high speed chase ensued. Police stopped the vehicle and upon investigation, it was established that the vehicle had been hijacked in the morning. According to information the driver who operates as a mitre taxi driver was hijacked while dropping off a client in Vanguard Estate.

Two suspects aged 20 and 23 from Bonteheuwel were arrested and once they are charged are expected to appear in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court.

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