Const. Debi Alard: A suspected hijacker appears in court today.

A hijacked vehicle has been found close to Charly Woodcutter. According to constable Debi Alard, the white Icon, bearing a CA number plate, was found late Tuesday afternoon. It was standing on the M19 road, in the direction of the N7.

When tested at the Stikland SAPS Vehicle Safeguarding Service Unit it was ascertained that it had been hijacked on 20 May this year in Bellville. According to the vehicle’s owner the hijackers had been three armed men. One man, 47-years old, has been arrested. He appeared in Atlantis magistrate’s court today.

Melkbosstrand Station Commander Captain Ronita Van der Toorn wishes to thank the community for the information that led to the recovery of the vehicle and arrest of the perpetrator. She also wants to commend the members.