Four people were arrested at Makhaza Police Station for possession of a hijacked motor vehicle and suspected stolen property on Tuesday, 19 May.
Provincial police spokesperson Thembakazi Mpendukana said the vigilance of members of the Makhaza Crime Prevention Unit should not go unnoticed.
Suspicious vehicle stopped during routine patrol on Lindela Road
“The members were conducting self-initiated operations on Tuesday, 19 May, at around 17:00 on Lindela Road when they spotted a silver-grey Renault with four suspicious-looking men inside. They stopped the vehicle and conducted a search, which led to the discovery of six cellular phones,” said Mpendukana.
Hijacked vehicle linked to Lingelethu West police report
She said further investigation revealed that the car had been reported hijacked at Lingelethu West Police Station and that the four suspects had allegedly committed a robbery at a shop in Strand.
The suspects were arrested and detained at Makhaza Police Station on charges of possession of a hijacked motor vehicle and possession of suspected stolen property.
“They will appear in the Khayelitsha Magistrate’s Court once they have been formally charged,” said Mpendukana.
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Community concerns over rising crime in Khayelitsha
A community leader, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of harassment, said crime remains rife in Khayelitsha and urged the City to deploy more law enforcement officers.
“Carjacking, extortion and gender-based violence are among the crimes dominating in Khayelitsha as a whole. Most of the murders occurring these days are related to extortion,” he said. However, he praised law enforcement officers for the work they are doing.
