Motorists taken in hijacking

A SILVERGLEN motorist and his passenger were taken on a nightmare trip when hijackers abducted him in his vehicle outside a property in Panorama Road on yesterday morning.

Andreas Mathios, of Blue Security, said the motorist was hijacked outside the property at around 7.05am. The suspects arrived in a grey Hyundai.

He said the motorist had just arrived at the property when he was ambushed by three armed men.

They forced him into the passenger seat and sped off with – together with his passenger.

“The suspects dropped the motorist and his passenger off at W Section uMlazi near the fire station about an hour later. The vehicle was recovered at Z Section.”

The suspects took the car keys and a cellphone.

Mathios advised residents to be vigilant when pulling into and out of driveways, which are hotspots for hijackings, especially early in the morning and in the evening.

“Make sure that any overgrown bushes and trees have been trimmed, so they can’t serve as hiding places for criminals to lie and wait for you. Be aware of your surroundings at all times, especially as you approach your property.

“If you notice any suspicious individuals or vehicles lurking near your property or suspect that someone may be following you, rather drive around the block and if the suspicious individuals are still there, don’t open the gate. Rather drive to your nearest police station and contact your security company for assistance.”

He added that during the festive season it was vital to be extra vigilant.

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