For Immediate Release
Date: April 27, 2025
Swift Collaboration Leads to Apprehension of Hijacking Suspects in Erasmia
On Sunday, April 26, 2025, members of the Erasmia SAPS, in collaboration with the Laudium Community Policing Forum (CPF), Laudium Disaster Management, and Brinco Security, responded promptly to a report of a motor vehicle accident on the R55. Upon arrival, first responders established that the incident was, in fact, an attempted hijacking targeting an Uber driver.
Although the suspects were unable to steal the vehicle due to damage sustained during the attempt, they managed to seize the driver’s cellphone before fleeing on foot into nearby bushland.
Through swift coordination and resourceful tracking efforts, the stolen cellphone was traced to Lenchen Street in Erasmia. Laudium CPF members, together with supporting services, located the suspects, after which Erasmia SAPS officers moved in to apprehend them without further incident.
The suspects were subsequently detained and transported to the Erasmia Police Station for further processing and investigation.
This successful operation underscores the importance of strong partnerships between law enforcement agencies, community safety structures, and private security services. It highlights the ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our communities through coordinated and decisive action.
Services Involved:
Erasmia SAPS
Laudium Community Policing Forum (CPF)
Laudium Disaster Management
Brinco Security
Laudium CPF