BY: MASHUDU MAGADU
The driver of the black Ford vehicle with no registration plates was allegedly driving from a night club with a high speed. The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) had a successful weekend with stolen vehicles recoveries and arrests.
TMPD spokesperson Superintendent Isaac Mahamba said members from region 4 in Centurion were doing patrols at the R511 when they noticed a Ford driving from a night club at high speed. The black Ford had no registration plates.
They tried to stop the vehicle but the driver did not stop, they then gave chase. Mahamba said the chase ended when the driver abandoned the vehicle in the bushes and fled on foot. He said when the officers searched the vehicle they found a firearm with an erased serial number.
“The vehicle was towed and it was later discovered that the vehicle had just been stolen at the night club,” said Mahamba.
He said the suspect was still at large. While in a separate incident, The information received was that the vehicle was updating in Mamelodi.
Police Officer, Mr Sibanda said the vehicle was found abandoned at home in Nellmapius near Mamelodi. The arrest came about when officers were busy with stop-and-search operations in the area.
“When the driver was stopped, he appeared to have been driving under the influence of alcohol and was arrested.” Said Metro Police, Mr Zondi.
