Reward offered for paintings stolen during hijacking
By Sakhile Ndlazi
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Pretoria - A reward of R10 000 is being offered for information regarding artworks stolen during a hijacking in Pretoria east last month.
Pieces from renowned artists such as WH Coetzer, Ignatius Marx, Helene Kapp, Margaret Gradwell, and Gerhard Smit were taken, Lyttelton police spokesperson Captain Dave Miller said.
“The police are requesting any information that can assist them in recovering these paintings taken during a hijacking on April 15. The incident occurred in Pretoria east at around 11.30am.”
Miller said although the vehicle was later recovered, all the artwork had been taken.
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The suspects were spotted attempting to break into a house in Faerie Glen.
They were found in possession of two unlicenced firearms, housebreaking tools and suspects stolen goods.
A high-speed chase resulted in the arrest of three armed suspects in Pretoria on Thursday.
One of the suspects was injured during a gun battle with security officers.
The suspects are linked to an attempted house robbery that took place in Faerie Glen on Thursday.
At about noon, three armed suspects driving in a white Audi attempted to gain access into a property in the area.
Police spokesperson Captain Dave Miller said security guards then launched an immediate lookout for the vehicle.