Johannesburg - The SAPS have successfully apprehended three suspects on Friday, for allegedly kidnapping a 71-year-old man in Lenasia South.
Last Thursday, the man and his assistant were driving in Vlakfontein, when two of the three suspects brandishing arms jumped out of the car and robbed the victims of an undisclosed amount of cash and forced the elderly man into their car.
“The suspects allegedly called the family members and demanded ransom for the release of the victim,” said the police.
“The matter was reported to the police who responded swiftly, searching for the suspects.
“SAPS Crime Intelligence members received information about the whereabouts of the suspects.
“A team comprising members from the SAPS Special Task Force, Provincial Organised Crime Unit, Highway Patrol Unit, Johannesburg Metro Police Department K9 Unit and private security agencies that include Vision Tactical, 1 Track and Bad Boyz Security was activated to operationalise the information,” said the SAPS.
The team pounced on the three suspects found in the back room of a house in Lenasia South and found the victim.
“He was safely rescued and the three suspects were charged with kidnapping and armed robbery. The car reported to have been used during the alleged kidnapping was found inside the yard and seized.”
The suspects are expected to appear in the Lenasia Magistrate’s Court on Monday, October 31, 2022,” said the SAPS.
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