| Suspect arrested after high speed chase, New Brighton | |
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| Date Published: | 2018/06/08 |
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Media Statement from Eastern Cape Media Centre
A 26 year old suspect was arrested yesterday just after 12:00 after a high speed vehicle chase with police ended when he collided into a house perimeter wall. This followed after members of New Brighton busy with crime prevention duties wanted to pull off the vehicle, a hijacked white VW Polo. The vehicle didn't have a front number plate and the back number plate was false. When the vehicle sped off, the police members called for back-up and a high speed chase ensued through New Brighton. SAPS Flying Squad joined in the chase and managed to keep up with the vehicle until the driver lost control of the vehicle and it collided into the wall. He attempted to run from police but was arrested after running a few metres. During the chase, the driver pointed police with a fire arm and the members had to return fire. Nobody was injured in the incident. Inside the vehicle, two school bags and two cellphones were also found, which was robbed from children in Ikamvelihle earlier that morning. The robbery cases were made by their parents at Ikamvelihle. The VW Polo was hijacked on 4 June 2018 at 05:15 by three suspects in Belmont Terrace, Central. The 26 year old suspect will be facing charges of pointing of fire arm, possession of stolen vehicle, possession of stolen property and reckless and negligent driving. More charges could be added once he is linked with the hijacking and the robberies. He will appear before the New Brighton Magistrates Court on Monday 11 June 2018.
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