Police investigate truck hijacking and kidnapping in Orange Farm

ORANGE FARM - The Orange Farms SAPS is investigating a case of truck hijacking and kidnapping after a private company’s truck was seized, and the driver was kidnapped on Tuesday, 03 September 2024. According to reports, a truck driver was traveling along the R28 when he was stopped by a marked police Nissan bakkie. Believing it was a routine stop, the driver complied. He was approached by individuals in police uniforms who instructed him to check beneath his truck. As he did so, a private car stopped next to him, with one occupant offering assistance. The situation escalated when a second person from the private vehicle approached with a firearm, ordering the driver into the car. His hands were tied with shoelaces, and he was blindfolded with a jersey. The suspects took all his cash and drove him to an undisclosed location in Orange Farm before fleeing with the truck and its cargo. Police swiftly apprehended one suspect, and investigations are ongoing. Police spokesperson, Sergeant Nthabiseng Mokhachane, urged the community to report any suspicious activity and to engage in community patrols to help prevent crime. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the police at 08600 10111 or use emergency numbers 10111 and 112.