Uitenhage hijacking, victim stabbed at bank, suspects sought

South African Police Service

With our Back to Basics approach to policing and in an attempt to effectively address trio crimes, a team of detectives are following up on all possible leads following a hijacking in Caledon Street, Uitenhage at about 09:40, this morning, Wednesday, 2 May 2018.

It is alleged that the complainant, about 53 years old, was underway to the bank when he parked his metallic Gold VW Polo in Caledon Street, Uitenhage. As he was about to take a bag, containing money to be deposited into the bank, from the boot he was approached by two unknown male suspects.

The suspects threatened the complainant with knives and demanded his car keys. A struggle ensued and the complainant was stabbed in his right arm. The suspects took his car keys and drove off with the vehicle and an undisclosed amount of money in the direction of Port Elizabeth.

The complainant was taken to a local hospital where he received medical treatment.

Anyone who might be able to assist with any information, may contact SAPS Uitenhage at 041 9963438.

Let us share information and support each other in the fight against crime. Crime Stop 08600 10111 or Crime Line SMS 32211.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service