Where are the Hijacking Hotspots in Johannesburg?

It is always important to stay informed of trends in the threats we face on the roads daily. We received information from those dealing with road crimes and hijackings daily on some of the hottpots for hijacking in Johannesburg

JHB Central and Hillbrow..

- Cnr Harrow and Hendon Street

- Cnr Harrow and Abel Road

- Cnr Crownwood and Amethyst Road

- Cnr Barry Hertzog Avenue and Napier Road

- Rifle Range Road

- Empire Road

- Main Reef Road

- Commissioner Street

Sandton and Douglasdale..

- Cnr Cambridge and Witkoppen Road

- William Nicol Drive and N1 Freeway

- Cnr Witkoppen and Maxwell Drive

- Cnr Witkoppen and Main Road

- Woodmead Avenue

- Cnr Woodmead and Woodlands Drive

- Cnr Witkoppen Road and Bowling Avenue

- Cnr Main and Robin Road

- Cnr Main Road and Sloane Avenue

- Cnr Katherine Street and Grayston Drive

- Cnr Marlboro Drive and South Way

Honeydew and Florida..

- Cnr 14th Avenue and Hendrik Potgieter Road

- 14th Avenue

- Beyers Naude

Lenasia

- In Lenasia it will happen in your driveway or as you pulling in.

What to do..:

- Keep all valuables, including bags, purses and cellphones in the boot or out of sight when inside the car

- Keep doors locked at all times and keep windows closed

- Stay alert while driving, especially when you stop at intersections or traffic lights

- Try not to use your cellphone when stopped at an intersection or traffic light

- Leave enough space between you and the car in front of you when approaching an intersection, allowing yourself to escape a potentially dangerous situation.

[Info via Stan Bezuidenhout]

Also view:

Hijack Prevention Guidelines 

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Where are the Hijacking Hotspots in Johannesburg?

Suspect caught for truck hijacking and 280 TV’s recovered

A 41-year-old man was arrested in Florida for allegedly taking part in the hijacking of a truck that was transporting television sets from KZN to Johannesburg. The alleged hijacking happened in Heidelberg shortly after midnight on Monday morning. About 2 hundred and eighty (280) TV’;s were recovered. A jamming device and 3 vehicles were also seized. A manhunt has been launched for about 9 other suspects.

It is reported that while driving on the N3, the driver of the truck was accosted by 2 armed men. They pointed him with firearms and subsequently took control of the truck. It is not clear how the suspects boarded the truck.

Early this morning the police were tipped off about the location of the truck. They found the truck in a former business premises in Roodepoort. About 9 suspects, who were busy offloading the tv’;s from the hijacked truck, scattered into different directions as they fled on foot. The arrested suspect apparently fled the scene driving in a minibus, which was amongst the vehicles that the police seized. He was caught while driving in Florida.

The suspect will be charged with hijacking and possession of stolen property. He will appear in the Roodepoort Magistrate’;s Court soon.

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Suspect caught for truck hijacking and 280 TV’s recovered

Benoni Flying squad members arrest two suspects for truck hijacking

Benoni Flying squad members arrested 2 suspects for truck hijacking in Bren2od Park, Benoni.

Police members were following up on information that led to one of the plots in Benoni where they arrested 2 suspects. It is alleged that a horse and trailer truck was hijacked on R550, Nigel Road on Sunday, 09 November 2014.

The horse of the truck was recovered in Heidelberg and the trailer was recovered yesterday with boxes of powder soap with an estimated street value of R3 million.

Police were searching the premises and they recovered 98 boxes of compressed tobacco at the back of the building with an estimated value of R19.6 million and a container full of new branded clothes and shoes and electrical appliances with a street value of R1 Million.

The estimation of all the goods recovered amounts to a street value of R23.6 million.

Investigations continue. Both suspects aged 54 and 32 will be appearing in the Benoni Magistrates’; Court soon facing charges of hijacking and possession of suspected stolen property.

[SAPS]

Benoni Flying squad members arrest two suspects for truck hijacking

Benoni Flying squad members arrest two suspects for truck hijacking

Benoni Flying squad members arrested 2 suspects for truck hijacking in Bren2od Park, Benoni.

Police members were following up on information that led to one of the plots in Benoni where they arrested 2 suspects. It is alleged that a horse and trailer truck was hijacked on R550, Nigel Road on Sunday, 09 November 2014.

The horse of the truck was recovered in Heidelberg and the trailer was recovered yesterday with boxes of powder soap with an estimated street value of R3 million.

Police were searching the premises and they recovered 98 boxes of compressed tobacco at the back of the building with an estimated value of R19.6 million and a container full of new branded clothes and shoes and electrical appliances with a street value of R1 Million.

The estimation of all the goods recovered amounts to a street value of R23.6 million.

Investigations continue. Both suspects aged 54 and 32 will be appearing in the Benoni Magistrates’; Court soon facing charges of hijacking and possession of suspected stolen property.

[SAPS]

Benoni Flying squad members arrest two suspects for truck hijacking

Benoni Flying squad members arrest two suspects for truck hijacking

Benoni Flying squad members arrested 2 suspects for truck hijacking in Bren2od Park, Benoni.

Police members were following up on information that led to one of the plots in Benoni where they arrested 2 suspects. It is alleged that a horse and trailer truck was hijacked on R550, Nigel Road on Sunday, 09 November 2014.

The horse of the truck was recovered in Heidelberg and the trailer was recovered yesterday with boxes of powder soap with an estimated street value of R3 million.

Police were searching the premises and they recovered 98 boxes of compressed tobacco at the back of the building with an estimated value of R19.6 million and a container full of new branded clothes and shoes and electrical appliances with a street value of R1 Million.

The estimation of all the goods recovered amounts to a street value of R23.6 million.

Investigations continue. Both suspects aged 54 and 32 will be appearing in the Benoni Magistrates’; Court soon facing charges of hijacking and possession of suspected stolen property.

[SAPS]

Benoni Flying squad members arrest two suspects for truck hijacking

Four suspects arrested for hijacking a courier service vehicle

Police in Kwa-Thema arrested 4 suspects for hijacking a courier service vehicle and recovered the stolen goods yesterday. A firearm, 9mm pistol, was also seized during the arrest. The suspects are due to appear at the Kwa-Thema Magistrate Court within 48 hours.

It is alleged that 4 suspects approached the RTT courier service vehicle at a stop sign and pointed a firearm at the driver and his passenger. The victims were forced out of the vehicle and the suspects drove away with the vehicle. The suspects took a firearm from the passenger who was a security guard. Police followed up information and arrested the suspects whilst they were off-loading goods at a nearby BP garage in KwaThema.

Police are still investigating a possibility that the suspects may be linked to other hijacking cases.

Also view:

Hijack Prevention Guidelines

Four suspects arrested for hijacking a courier service vehicle

Police in North West warns on car and truck hijacking at Rustenburg and Brits

The South African Police Service in the North West noted with concern a number of escalating cases of car and truck hi-jacking especially in Rustenburg and Brits Clusters.

In some of the recently reported cases of truck hi-jacking along N4, the suspects allegedly pretended to be warning drivers by flashing cell phone lights and signalling that something is either hanging beneath or protruding from the truck. Upon stopping to investigate, the driver would then be approached, pointed with a firearm, threatened and ultimately hijacked.  The drivers are therefore advised to take heed and apply the following safety tips:

• Do not stop if you are not sure about your safety.


• Avoid stopping in dark and deserted areas along the road.


• If you stop to rest, ensure that it is at a safe and visible place where people can notice easily when crime is committed.


• Do not offer lifts to hitch-hikers.


• Report crime immediately to the police after commission as that enhances chances of tracking the suspect and recovery of goods involved.

Also view:

Hijack Prevention Guidelines

Police in North West warns on car and truck hijacking at Rustenburg and Brits

Stolen goods worth half a million rand confiscated and truck hijacking suspect arrested

On Tuesday, 8 July 2014, Mr Jemal Mohammed, a 33 year old male appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate court, after he was arrested for the Possession of Stolen Property.

Mr Mohammed was arrested at a warehouse in Mayfair after police followed up information on a truck robbery that happened in Meyerton in May 2014. Information led the detectives, attached to the Gauteng Provincial War Room, to warehouses in Mayfair and Bramley. Stolen goods worth more than R500 000- were recovered during the search and seizure operations. The goods included groceries, baby nappies, fridges and stoves.

Investigations are underway as to establish whether the suspect can be linked to other truck hijackings in and around the province. The case was postponed and the suspect was remanded in custody until Tuesday, 15 July 2014. Further charges of Truck Hijacking might be added as investigations into the matter continues.

Also view:

Crime as a Threat to Road Safety

Stolen goods worth half a million rand confiscated and truck hijacking suspect arrested

Police in North West warns on car and truck hijacking at Rustenburg and Brits

The South African Police Service in the North West noted with concern a number of escalating cases of car and truck hi-jacking especially in Rustenburg and Brits Clusters.

In some of the recently reported cases of truck hi-jacking along N4, the suspects allegedly pretended to be warning drivers by flashing cell phone lights and signalling that something is either hanging beneath or protruding from the truck. Upon stopping to investigate, the driver would then be approached, pointed with a firearm, threatened and ultimately hijacked.  The drivers are therefore advised to take heed and apply the following safety tips:

• Do not stop if you are not sure about your safety.


• Avoid stopping in dark and deserted areas along the road.


• If you stop to rest, ensure that it is at a safe and visible place where people can notice easily when crime is committed.


• Do not offer lifts to hitch-hikers.


• Report crime immediately to the police after commission as that enhances chances of tracking the suspect and recovery of goods involved.

Also view:

Hijack Prevention Guidelines

Police in North West warns on car and truck hijacking at Rustenburg and Brits

Benoni Flying Squad arrest 9 suspects for truck hijacking at Isando

Benoni Flying Squad has arrested 9 suspects for truck hijacking at Isando. The suspects are aged between 30 and 40 years.

Police received information about a hijacked truck whilst they were conducting patrolling duties.

The owner of the truck activated the tracker signal after which police followed the signal and found the suspects offloading copper to the value of R300, 000.00. A total cash amount of R26, 000.00 was found in possession of one of the suspects.

The truck driver and his assistants disappeared. At this stage their where abouts are unknown. Further investigations are being conducted.

Also view:

Hijack Prevention Guidelines 

Crime as a Threat to Road Safety in South Africa

Benoni Flying Squad arrest 9 suspects for truck hijacking at Isando

Benoni Flying Squad arrest 9 suspects for truck hijacking at Isando

Benoni Flying Squad has arrested 9 suspects for truck hijacking at Isando. The suspects are aged between 30 and 40 years.

Police received information about a hijacked truck whilst they were conducting patrolling duties.

The owner of the truck activated the tracker signal after which police followed the signal and found the suspects offloading copper to the value of R300, 000.00. A total cash amount of R26, 000.00 was found in possession of one of the suspects.

The truck driver and his assistants disappeared. At this stage their where abouts are unknown. Further investigations are being conducted.

Also view:

Hijack Prevention Guidelines 

Crime as a Threat to Road Safety in South Africa

Benoni Flying Squad arrest 9 suspects for truck hijacking at Isando

Benoni Flying Squad arrest 9 suspects for truck hijacking at Isando

Benoni Flying Squad has arrested 9 suspects for truck hijacking at Isando. The suspects are aged between 30 and 40 years.

Police received information about a hijacked truck whilst they were conducting patrolling duties.

The owner of the truck activated the tracker signal after which police followed the signal and found the suspects offloading copper to the value of R300, 000.00. A total cash amount of R26, 000.00 was found in possession of one of the suspects.

The truck driver and his assistants disappeared. At this stage their where abouts are unknown. Further investigations are being conducted.

Also view:

Hijack Prevention Guidelines 

Crime as a Threat to Road Safety in South Africa

Benoni Flying Squad arrest 9 suspects for truck hijacking at Isando

Benoni Flying Squad arrest 9 suspects for truck hijacking at Isando

Benoni Flying Squad has arrested 9 suspects for truck hijacking at Isando. The suspects are aged between 30 and 40 years.

Police received information about a hijacked truck whilst they were conducting patrolling duties.

The owner of the truck activated the tracker signal after which police followed the signal and found the suspects offloading copper to the value of R300, 000.00. A total cash amount of R26, 000.00 was found in possession of one of the suspects.

The truck driver and his assistants disappeared. At this stage their where abouts are unknown. Further investigations are being conducted.

Also view:

Hijack Prevention Guidelines 

Crime as a Threat to Road Safety in South Africa

Benoni Flying Squad arrest 9 suspects for truck hijacking at Isando

Three hijacking suspects arrested and two fatally wounded after a shootout with Police in Pinetown

On Thursday, 12 June 2014 members of the K9 Unit and Sydenham Police Station arrested 3 suspects aged between 18 and 20 for attempted murder, hijacking and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. It is alleged that the female victim was earlier hijacked of her grey Volvo motor vehicle. She was accosted by 2 suspects at gunpoint whilst seated in her car. They instructed her to move over and the suspect drove off with her in the vehicle. She was dropped off at Pineside Road in Pinetown and the suspects drove towards Clermont.

At about 20:00 police spotted the said hijacked vehicle at Roger Sishi Road in New Germany. The police officers activated their blue lights and ordered the suspects to stop. The suspects fired shots towards the police who returned fire. The suspects continued to flee until the driver of the hijacked vehicle allegedly lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a wall. 3 suspects managed to flee on foot into the nearby bushes and were later arrested. 2 other suspects were fatally wounded during the shootout. 2 firearms were seized and will be sent for ballistics tests to ascertain if they were used in any other crime in the country.  The arrested suspects will appear in the Pinetown Magistrates Court soon on charges of attempted murder, hijacking and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Mmamonnye Ngobeni commended the members for the good work that led to the recovering of the hijacked vehicle and the arrest the suspects. “We would like to warn criminals that the police will not hesitate to retaliate when their lives are in danger. It is a common trend that police officers in this province are confronted with gunfire on a daily basis when they attempt to arrest criminals. We are fortunate that none of our police officers have become statistics especially over the past few weeks,” she said.

Also view:

Hijack Prevention Guidelines

Crime as a Threat to Road Safety in South Africa

Three hijacking suspects arrested and two fatally wounded after a shootout with Police in Pinetown

Three hijacking suspects arrested and two fatally wounded after a shootout with Police in Pinetown

On Thursday, 12 June 2014 members of the K9 Unit and Sydenham Police Station arrested 3 suspects aged between 18 and 20 for attempted murder, hijacking and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. It is alleged that the female victim was earlier hijacked of her grey Volvo motor vehicle. She was accosted by 2 suspects at gunpoint whilst seated in her car. They instructed her to move over and the suspect drove off with her in the vehicle. She was dropped off at Pineside Road in Pinetown and the suspects drove towards Clermont.

At about 20:00 police spotted the said hijacked vehicle at Roger Sishi Road in New Germany. The police officers activated their blue lights and ordered the suspects to stop. The suspects fired shots towards the police who returned fire. The suspects continued to flee until the driver of the hijacked vehicle allegedly lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a wall. 3 suspects managed to flee on foot into the nearby bushes and were later arrested. 2 other suspects were fatally wounded during the shootout. 2 firearms were seized and will be sent for ballistics tests to ascertain if they were used in any other crime in the country.  The arrested suspects will appear in the Pinetown Magistrates Court soon on charges of attempted murder, hijacking and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Mmamonnye Ngobeni commended the members for the good work that led to the recovering of the hijacked vehicle and the arrest the suspects. “We would like to warn criminals that the police will not hesitate to retaliate when their lives are in danger. It is a common trend that police officers in this province are confronted with gunfire on a daily basis when they attempt to arrest criminals. We are fortunate that none of our police officers have become statistics especially over the past few weeks,” she said.

Also view:

Hijack Prevention Guidelines

Crime as a Threat to Road Safety in South Africa

Three hijacking suspects arrested and two fatally wounded after a shootout with Police in Pinetown

South African Air Force (SAAF) duo arrested on suspected hijacking remain behind bars

Earlier this month, on 02 June 2014, the South African Police Service (SAPS) arrested a 31-year-old Waterkloof Air Base technician, Tshepo Ledwaba and his 41-year-old accomplice, a South African Air Force (SAAF) instructor, Modise Lucas Mabeko at Western Service Road, Woodmead on suspicion of attempted hijacking, impersonating police officers and unlawful possession of firearm and ammunition. The firearm was earlier reported as allegedly being robbed from the owner who resides in Akasia, Pretoria.

The duo appeared in the Alexandra Regional Court on 10 June 2014 and the case was postponed to 20 June 2014 for formal bail application.

Further investigation by the SAPS revealed that Ledwaba was also previously arrested for another case of hijacking. He was found in possession of the vehicle that was reported hijacked in Lyttleton, Pretoria during November 2013. He is expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on 6 August 2014.

Investigations to establish whether the suspects can be linked to any other cases are continuing.

Also view:

Crime as a Threat to Road Safety

South African Air Force (SAAF) duo arrested on suspected hijacking remain behind bars

Brave police couple foil hijacking/ armed robbery in Khayelitsha

The Koegelenberg Sergeants, Francois and Shiela, are not only partners in marriage but they are formidable police partners. They recently had a split second to defuse an armed robbery.

This heroic instance occurred on Wednesday 2014-05-21 at approximately 15:00 at the busy Metro Chain store in Town 2, Khayelitsha.

They were patrolling the area when they spotted 2 suspects armed with pistols approaching a vehicle from both sides.

They both tactically moved towards the scene and started to fire warning shots. Both suspects turned around and ran to different directions. The officers ensured that the 2 people did not fall victim to brazen criminals.

The visible traumatised victims were taken to Harare SAPS for counseling.

The Station Commander of Harare SAPS, Colonel Raboliba, commended the members for their bravery.

Brave police couple foil hijacking/ armed robbery in Khayelitsha

Brave police couple foil hijacking/ armed robbery in Khayelitsha

The Koegelenberg Sergeants, Francois and Shiela, are not only partners in marriage but they are formidable police partners. They recently had a split second to defuse an armed robbery.

This heroic instance occurred on Wednesday 2014-05-21 at approximately 15:00 at the busy Metro Chain store in Town 2, Khayelitsha.

They were patrolling the area when they spotted 2 suspects armed with pistols approaching a vehicle from both sides.

They both tactically moved towards the scene and started to fire warning shots. Both suspects turned around and ran to different directions. The officers ensured that the 2 people did not fall victim to brazen criminals.

The visible traumatised victims were taken to Harare SAPS for counseling.

The Station Commander of Harare SAPS, Colonel Raboliba, commended the members for their bravery.

Brave police couple foil hijacking/ armed robbery in Khayelitsha

Police arrest 2 suspects after a Truck hijacking in Meyerton

Police arrested 2 suspects after a Truck hijacking in Meyerton yesterday afternoon.

The driver of a Hino truck was hijacked yesterday, 21 May 2014 at 14:00 in Meyerton after he was forced off the road by 2 suspects travelling in 2 white Golf motor vehicles. The driver of the truck was forced in the boot of one of the vehicles and the suspects sped off with the truck. Police officers on patrol spotted a suspicious vehicle in Sebokeng and a chase ensued.

The vehicle sped off with police in pursuit after which the vehicle came to a standstill against a tree and the driver was subsequently arrested. The driver of the hijacked truck was discovered in the boot of the Golf motor vehicle. The victim was able to provide the Police with a full statement about the incident.

Police members on patrol in Finetown, Annerdale spotted the hijacked truck and arrested the suspect.

Both suspects will appear in the Vereeniging Magistrates’ Court soon.

Also view:

Hijack Prevention Guidelines

Police arrest 2 suspects after a Truck hijacking in Meyerton