GQEBERHA – A foreign national traveling on the R75 was kidnapped yesterday morning while traveling with his private security.
According to police spokesperson Capt. Sandra Janse van Rensburg, the incident occurred in the vicinity of Missionvale at approximately 10:50, while the victim was driving in a blue Ford Ranger.
“The vehicle was boxed in by two silver VW Polos. Approximately eight suspects, armed with rifles, exited the vehicles and forced the victim out of the Ford Ranger and into one of the VW Polos,” she said.
During the incident, a shot was fired, grazing one of the private security guards. The suspects fled the scene.
A case of kidnapping has been opened at SAPS Kwadwesi following the incident. The investigation is ongoing.
The SAPS urges anyone with information related to this incident that can aid in the investigation to contact the investigating officer on 082 442 0964, or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Information can be provided anonymously.
