A sought after hijacking suspect was arrested by a RUSA Biker in Maidstone in Tongaat – KZN.
Taxi bosses pursued a hijacked Toyota Quantum from Ndwedwe to Tongaat – KZN. One of the hijackers jumped from the moving vehicle as it entered Gopalall Hurbans Road. He was apprehended by his pursuers but managed to break free and fled into a bush. His accomplices abandoned the hijacked vehicle and also fled in an unknown direction.
The owner of the mini bus contacted the Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Tongaat Operations Centre at approximately 20:58 requesting assistance to locate the suspect. Reaction Officers were immediately dispatched and conducted a search with other Private Law Enforcement companies.
A RUSA Biker responding to the scene and after a brief search spotted a man matching the description fleeing along Gopalall Hurbans Road.
The Officer immediately called for backup and placed the suspect under arrest. The suspect sustained facial injuries after he jumped from the vehicle.
SAPS Officers who arrived shortly thereafter informed Reaction Officers that the 34 year old man was being sought by the Umhlali SAPS for a spate of hijackings.