A 10-ton truck driving near Zonkezizwe in the Kathlehong area was hijacked on November 20.
Capt Vusi Mhlope of Eden Park SAPS said the police were notified early on November 21 about an abandoned truck in Extention Four, Palmridge.
“We contacted Zonkezizwe SAPS and they confirmed that they were investigating a case of hijacking in their area. Upon further investigation we were informed that the truck was loaded with stationery.
“The owner of the truck only arrived at our station on November 23 after the truck had already been towed to Benoni by the Vehicle Criminal Investigating Unit (VCIU) who will now be handling the case and do further investigations,” Mhlophe said.
For free daily local news in the south, visit our sister newspapers Alberton Record, Comaro Chronicle, Southern Courier and Get it Joburg South Magazine.
Remember to visit our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. You can also email our offices on cvdwalt@caxton.co.za, juliem@caxton.co.za or luckyt@caxton.co.za
Add us on WhatsApp today! Comaro Chronicle: 079 427 8074 and Southern Courier: 079 404 5789.
