Four-Month-Old Baby Found After Hijacking Incident In Cape Town

A four-month-old baby who was taken during a hijacking in Cape Town over the weekend has been found.

Western Cape police confirmed on Monday that no suspects have been arrested following the incident that took place in Niyakrili Street, Lingelethu West on Saturday, July 13.

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According to reports, the complainant was at his uncle’s place around 3 PM to deliver chickens with his white Isuzu light delivery vehicle.

While they were busy with the chickens in the back of the LDV, five unknown males approached them and pointed a firearm at the complainant, said Captain Frederick van Wyk.

The suspects stole both the complainant’s and his uncle’s cellphones before driving off in the vehicle. Inside the vehicle was the complainant’s four-month-old baby.

The complainant then tried to get a brick to break the window of the LDV in order for the suspects to stop, but they kept on going. The matter was reported to the police immediately.

Captain van Wyk stated that the child was found abandoned in Makhaza near the Golden Arrow stands and was returned to his mother.

The child was expected to visit the doctor for a check-up. The vehicle was also recovered. The motive behind this incident is believed to be robbery. Investigations are ongoing, and no arrests have been made.

Police have appealed to anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111. The authorities emphasize the importance of community cooperation in solving cases of this nature.