PORT ELIZABETH – During the early hours of this morning, 24 August 2020, approximately 5 suspected criminals scurried in different directions after their plan to hijack a vehicle backfired on them.
It is alleged that at about 01:30, PE Flying Squad members were performing duties in an unmarked police vehicle when they noticed a group of 5 males running towards them. They were stationary at the robots on Commercial Road in Sidwell close to N2 on-ramp. One suspect pointed a firearm at them. The members swiftly reacted and fired shots at them. The suspects scattered in various directions. A thorough search of the area was conducted but they could not be found. A cellphone belonging to one of the suspects was dropped as he was running.
Police suspect that their motive was to hijack them. A case of attempted hijacking is under investigation. Police are warning drivers to always be alert irrespective of the time of day whenever they approach or are stationary at the robots.
