Manhunt underway for Muldersdrift petrol station hijackers
Police have launched a manhunt for three suspects following a car hijacking that took place this week at a petrol station in Muldersdrift, west of Johannesburg.
According to the police's Mavela Masondo, it is alleged that the 37-year-old victim stopped at Sasol garage with his Audi S3 to fill up with fuel.
"The petrol attendant served him and the next moment a white Mercedes Benz stopped at the pump on his right," explained Masondo.
"Three armed suspects jumped out and pointed the victim and petrol attendant with pistols and demanded the victim to get out and hand-over the keys.
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"The suspects then sped off with the victim's Audi and their Mercedes Benz."
The victim's laptop, baby chair, and wallet were still in the car.
No shots were fired and no injuries reported.
Police are appealing to anyone with information that can help in the investigation to please call the nearest police station or call crime stop on 08600 10111.