Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape

GQEBERHA - SAPS Uitenhage detectives are on the hunt for four males involved in the kidnapping of a 34-year-old Kariega woman this morning, as she exited her driveway.

It is alleged that at about 07:50, Sonam Gajjar, drove out of her yard in Mosel Road in Kariega and while waiting for the gate to close behind her, she was accosted by four males. Her driver’s side window was smashed and she was dragged out of her car and shoved into a waiting white Hyundai vehicle. The vehicle sped off in the direction of Motherwell.

Police are investigating a case of kidnapping and are appealing to anyone who can assist with any information, no matter how slight or insignificant it may seem, to contact SAPS Uitenhage Detective Sergeant Ricardo January on 072 217 5772 or Crime stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station. All information is confidential and callers may remain anonymous. 

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Col Priscilla Naidu
071 362 8726

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