Boy, 14, and accomplices arrested for hijacking e-hailing driver in Cape Town
By Nomalanga Tshuma
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Cape Town - The police arrested a 14-year-old boy along with two accomplices for hijacking and robbing an e-hailing driver in Browns Farm, Philippi.
According to a police statement the three suspects had requested a ride on the e-hailing platform with the intention of robbing and hijacking the driver once he arrived at Browns Farm.
Police spokesperson FC Van Wyk said: “When the driver arrived they hijacked his vehicle and robbed him of his cellphone. The vehicle was found parked at a residence in Vukuthu Street in Browns Farm. One suspect was arrested and further questioning led to the arrest of the other two accomplices.”