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Chase leads to arrest of hijacking suspect

Cape Argus

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January 08, 2026

A 45-YEAR-OLD man was apprehended during a dramatic high speed chase in Bonteheuwel after he was caught red-handed with the vehicle he had allegedly hijacked in Parow.

- GENEVIEVE SERRA

Chase leads to arrest of hijacking suspect

SCREENSHOT from video - suspect detained following a high-speed chase.

Police are hunting for the second suspect.The suspect also sustained a gunshot wound during the mayhem.

Police spokesperson, Constable Ndakhe Gwala explained what had transpired on Tuesday.

"This office confirms that Bishop Lavis Police arrested a 45-year-old male suspect for attempted murder. The police were called to a scene in Justicia Street, Bonteheuwel, where they found a charcoal Suzuki Baleno that had been hijacked in Parow Valley yesterday afternoon, January 6," Gwala said.

"The suspect was apprehended by metro police after a high-speed chase and crossfire. According to reports, he was with a second suspect who fled on foot. Police observed that the suspect sustained gunshot wounds on his left hip and right knee.

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