PASOP VIR HIJACKERS

Police and Kaapse crime fighters warn of spike in car theft

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MOTORISTS have been warned to avoid known danger zones as more and more people are falling victim to hijackings and smash-and-grabs across the Cape.

In the most recent case, a blue Renault Kwid was hijacked in New Woodlands, Mitchells Plain during the early hours of Sunday morning and later found stripped in Browns Farm, Philippi.

Police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg said that the matter is under investigation.

Twigg says: “Lentegeur police are investigating a hijacking case following an incident in which three unknown suspects took the complainant's Renault Kwid.

“The vehicle was later found stripped in Browns Farm. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation and arrests are yet to be made.”

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