Novus Media reported<\/a> the kidnapping of a Chinese national that allegedly took place on the M17 on his way to work, as he was approaching the M17 turnoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\nShots were fired at the Chinese national, causing him to stop and the kidnappers loaded him into a white Toyota Quantum minibus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The matter is still under investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She said, “It is alleged that at approximately 12:45, SAPS Mount Road responded to a complaint of a botched kidnapping, at Ambrose Street, Sydenham of a 21-year-old man.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is further alleged that while authorities were busy obtaining information in connection with the kidnapping, the victim arrived back home with injuries to his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The circumstances surrounding the kidnapping and assault are currently under investigation,” Janse van Rensburg said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact the Mount Road police station at 082 779 7186 or Crime Stop at 08600 10111.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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