The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) has received numerous complaints about criminals who are posing as TMPD members. They are wearing TMPD uniforms and driving an unmarked vehicles with blue lights.
These criminals stop drivers and rob and hijack them. These incidents are occurring mostly in Centurion and at the R511 Road from Diepsloot leading to Hartebeespoort.
The TMPD is working very hard to apprehend these culprits. Currently, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is investigating three of these similar cases, and the TMPD will cooperate and work jointly with the SAPS to get to the bottom of this crime.
Community members are encouraged to be extra cautious and alert on the road. Even though some community members might be reluctant to come forward, we encourage members of the public who might have any information regarding these criminals to report such to the nearest SAPS station or to the TMPD on 012 358 7095/7096. All information received will be treated with confidentiality.
Issued by the Tshwane Metro Police Communication Unit.