10/01/2026
POLICE ARREST ONE SUSPECT FOR CAR HIJACKING IN MALAMULELE ,Limpopo
10 January 2026
MALAMULELE:Acting Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, Major General Jan Scheepers, has praised a multi-disciplinary team comprising Malamulele Detectives, Thohoyandou Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit (VCIU) and Giyani LCRC for their sterling work that led to the recovery of three hijacked vehicles and the arrest of one suspect.
On 07 January 2026, a white Toyota Hilux double cab was hijacked at Mavambe Village outside Malamulele . Two unknown suspects, one armed with a firearm, allegedly accosted the victims and abandoned them in nearby bushes.
Following intelligence, police traced the vehicle to Mbhalati Village. The suspect fired shots at police during a chase but lost control of the vehicle, abandoned it and fled into nearby bushes. The vehicle was recovered.
Police later received information about two other hijacked vehicles reported at Hlanganani SAPS. A silver-grey VW Polo Vivo was found abandoned at Malamulele Section B, while a Kia Rio was spotted in the same area. A chase ensued, and the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled. Both vehicles were recovered and processed by Giyani LCRC.
In a follow-up operation on 08 January 2026 at about 06h20, police arrested a 43-year-old suspect admitted to a local hospital with a gunshot wound. He was identified as the suspect involved in the earlier shoot-out and was found using false identification. A firearm holster was found in his possession.
A manhunt for the remaining suspects continues. Anyone with information should contact the Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or the nearest police station or use MySAPS App.
-BDN
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