Incident Report – Sought Vehicle Apprehended
Location: Die Wilgers – N4 – Sinoville
Date: 11 April 2026
Whilst conducting patrols in the Die Wilgers area, members from the Old East Safety Forum spotted a vehicle sought in connection with a cell phone theft reported under Brooklyn CAS 588/3/2026. The vehicle was located outside a nightclub in the area. Backup was immediately called in and, upon members approaching and confronting the driver, the suspect accelerated and fled the scene at speed.
A pursuit ensued onto the N4 freeway in an easterly direction. The suspect vehicle, travelling at high speed, managed to evade members as it headed into the Mamelodi area and the chase was called off. However, monitoring of the suspect vehicle continued, and members remained on high alert.
Shortly thereafter, the suspect vehicle triggered again as it entered the Sinoville area. Members from Proshield Security, already on standby and ready to intercept, immediately took up the pursuit. Through skilled tactical manoeuvres and the professional conduct of Proshield Security’s reaction officers, the suspect vehicle was successfully pulled over and brought to a stop.
The driver of the vehicle, upon being stopped, abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot into nearby bushes, evading immediate capture. The vehicle was secured at the scene.
The scene and the recovered vehicle were handed over to the South African Police Service (SAPS) for further processing. An investigation is currently underway to locate and apprehend the driver, and to formally link him to the positive case of cell phone theft registered under Brooklyn CAS 588/3/2026.
Public Advisory
The Old East Safety Forum urges the public to make use of legitimate and verified forms of ride-sharing services and to exercise extreme caution when using this mode of transport. Criminals are actively targeting victims who rely on these services, and members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant, verify their driver and vehicle details before entering any vehicle, and report suspicious activity immediately to their local security or law enforcement.
We extend our sincere thanks to all role-players whose vigilance, dedication, and professionalism made this outcome possible:
? CSI Security
? Old East Safety Forum
? Proshield Security
? South African Police Service
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