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He was assaulted but no serious injuries sustained,\u201d said Naidu.<\/p>\n<p>She said that the suspects ransacked the house loading household items, electronic equipment, and the owner\u2019s firearm into the owner\u2019s Toyota Fortuner.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>Naidu said that when the suspects left, he managed to free himself and his wife. <\/p>\n<p>She said that they rode by boat to a neighbouring farm for assistance since they stayed at a private house crossing a farm.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSoon after police were alerted, the Toyota Fortuner was flagged, and information revealed that the vehicle was heading towards Gqeberha followed by a VW Citi Golf. The Toyota Fortuner was found abandoned near Thornhill with all its contents unloaded,\u201d said Naidu.<\/p>\n<p>She further said that at about 00:55 this morning, October 16, Gqeberha Flying Squad members were quick to spot the Citi Golf on the R102 near Kruisrivier heading towards Kariega. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe vehicle was forced off the road and three men and a woman were arrested. 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