Fidelity Services Group, the largest private security firm in South Africa, says that motorists need to be aware of a disturbing increase in the number of hijackings at certain intersections in Randburg, Gauteng, and criminals presenting themselves as police officers.<\/p>\n
The security group noted that Randburg Station Commander, Brigadier Michelle Jones, issued a warning concerning a rise in hijackings at certain intersections in the northern parts of Joburg.<\/p>\n
She specifically mentioned the following areas:<\/p>\n
She said the suspects allegedly operate in a group of two to four and use a host of different vehicles with blue lights. The vehicles used include:<\/p>\n
Brigadier Jones noted that the victims, who believe they are dealing with bona fide police officials, are held up against their will and dropped off in different areas around Gauteng.<\/p>\n
Fidelity Services Group called on citizens to show caution:<\/p>\n
Wahl Bartmann CEO of Fidelity Services Group said that theft of items in motor vehicles and of motor vehicle parts has also been flagged, while the growing use of a remote jamming device to block or jam the locking mechanism of motor vehicles has unfortunately become an everyday occurrence.<\/p>\n