JMPD car hijacked in Soweto

JMPD car hijacked in Soweto

The Johannesburg Metro Police Department says they are investigating after a marked JMPD car was hijacked on Sunday.


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“An internal investigation will be conducted following an incident where a JMPD patrol car was driven away by suspects in Senaoane, Soweto on Sunday night,” says JMPD spokesperson, Wayne Minnaar. 

 

The car was hijacked when officers stopped to investigate a complaint.

 

“The marked JMPD Toyota patrol car was driven away by unknown suspects after three officers stopped to investigate a complaint of a tent that was erected in the middle of a road,” Minnaar said

 

“The patrol car was found abandoned in Chiawelo following a search. 


"The right front and rear wheels were damaged as well as the front bumper.”

 

A case of theft and vandalism has been opened at Moroka Police Station.

 

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