Stolen vehicle from Yellowwood Park recovered in KwaMakhutha
A swift response by Blue Security's tactical unit led to the recovery of the vehicle after it was taken from a Heron Way property.
In a statement, Blue Security said while their officer was patrolling along Mfundi Mngadi Road near the KwaMakhutha cemetery, he noticed newly placed bricks blocking a small side road.
'The bricks had not been there minutes earlier. Upon further investigation, he found more bricks obstructing the same road and spotted a white vehicle with its passenger door open. As he approached, the suspect fled on foot into the cemetery and disappeared from sight,' read the statement.
According to the statement, the vehicle had already been severely stripped inside.
'The officer immediately called for assistance from Blue Security's tactical ambassador, who arrived promptly on scene. The command centre was contacted and, in real-time, confirmed that the vehicle had just been reported stolen from a residence on Heron Way, Yellowwood Park,' read the statement.
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'The vehicle was handed over to KwaMakhutha SAPS for further investigation, and a case was officially opened at Montclair police station,' the statement read.
The operation included the following roleplayers:
* Blue Security tactical unit
* Blue Security tactical ambassador
* Blue Security armed response officer
* Tracking company representatives
* KwaMakhutha police
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