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The Citizen
28-07-2025
- The Citizen
Vehicle recovered after Avoca hijacking
TRACKER SA and members of Marshall Security's Special Operations Team helped in the recovery of a Mercedes-Benz that was hijacked in Mill Road in Avoca on Saturday (July 26) at about 07:00. 'The victim was approached by four armed suspects wearing balaclavas and robbed of her vehicle. Team members then picked up on a signal and responded to KwaMashu A-Section, where the vehicle was recovered and found abandoned, in collaboration with Tracker's Ground Team and KwaMashu SAPS,' explained Marshall Security spokesperson Tyron Powell. Also read: Armed gang hijacks resident in Avoca This is the second hijacking in a week in the Avoca area after four armed men pulled a resident out of his vehicle on Falkirk Avenue last Monday. In a separate incident, also on Saturday (July 26), officers from Swift Private Security detained a suspect after a vehicle stolen last month was recovered on Peter Road in the Springfield Park area. 'At approximately 16:25, we were alerted by a vehicle tracking company to assist in locating a white VW Polo reported stolen last month from the Cornubia area. Our response team began tracking the vehicle using real-time location updates provided by the tracking company,' explained Swift Private Security spokesperson Sanveer Sooklall. 'With co-ordinated efforts the vehicle was successfully located, and one suspect was apprehended on the scene. Members of Greenwood Park SAPS arrived and took custody of the suspect and the recovered vehicle for further investigation and processing.' For more from Northglen News, follow us on Facebook , X or Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here
The Citizen
22-04-2025
- The Citizen
Armed robbers terrorise Durban suburbs in triple attack
A violent wave of armed robberies rattled the northern suburbs of Durban on Sunday night as brazen robbers carried out three separate attacks within hours, targeting residents in Avoca, Effingham Heights and Greenwood Park. According to Swift Private Security, the first robbery occurred at approximately 19:00 on Hyacinth Road in Avoca, where three robbers travelling in a white VW Polo sedan confronted two residents outside their home. Rising Sun reports that the armed men made off with the victims' cellphones. Although no one was injured, the victims were reportedly traumatised by the encounter. Less than three hours later, at around 21:30, the same group of robbers is believed to have struck again – this time on Manjee Place in Effingham Heights. In a bold escalation, the attackers allegedly attempted to force a community security guard from another company into their vehicle. A struggle ensued, and the guard was struck on the head with a firearm before the robbers fled the scene. Swift Private Security and emergency medical personnel responded promptly. The injured officer was treated at the scene and later transported to hospital. Greenwood Park SAPS were notified, and a case was subsequently opened. The crime spree continued at 22:26 in Greenwood Park, when seven people who were gathered outside a friend's home on Havelock Road were confronted by three robbers, armed with a firearm and a knife. The group was robbed of their cellphones, and the robbers fled the scene. In a desperate attempt to pursue the robbers, the father of one of the victims chased the vehicle down Chris Hani Road but ultimately lost sight of it. No arrests have been confirmed, and investigations are ongoing. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
