Suspects arrested for a kidnapping, robbery and theft of motor vehicle case

SAPS Chatsworth Serious and Violent Crimes Unit together with Chatsworth Task Team and Metro Police embarked on an intelligence-driven operation during the early hours of this morning in pursuit of suspects #wanted for kidnapping, robbery and theft of motor vehicle case.

It is alleged that on 21 October 2023, a complainant was kidnapped along Road 1101 where he was deprived of his motor vehicle, a Datsun Go. The complainant worked closely with the investigating officer during which intelligence was gathered and information collated to execute the operation with success. This led to the arrest of six suspects at the Bottelbrush Informal Settlement in Chatsworth. Proceeding to the Bayview Policing Precinct, Metro Police arrested another suspect who was found in possession of the Datsun Go which had been stripped into parts.

Police have seized a toy gun, ammunition, cellphones and motor vehicle parts.

The suspects aged between 17 and 33 will appear before the Chatsworth Magistrate’s Court in due course. Six suspects will appear for kidnapping with a second charge of robbery. Two suspects will appear of charges of being in possession of stolen property.