Three men who are believed to be part of a car theft syndicate were arrested by members of Reaction Unit South Africa after they attempted to steal a Nissan 1400 bakkie in Phoenix – KZN earlier today.
Several Reaction Officers were dispatched to the area after receiving information that three men had broken the quarter glass on the driver’s side door (picture 7) and were in the process of starting the vehicle. When they realised that they were being observed they abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot.
Reaction Officers obtained a clothing description of the suspects and went in search of them. The suspects were found fleeing on an unpaved road. Officers confronted and arrested the three suspects.
While being interviewed they confirmed that they were dropped off in the area and were scouting for vehicles when they came across the Nissan 1400 bakkie which they decided to steal. They abandoned the vehicle after they noticed they were being watched.
The suspects are age between 20 and 27. They reside in Ntuzuma – KZN and are believed to be part of a car theft syndicate that operates in the Durban and surrounding areas.
