On Tuesday evening, at approximately 7:05 pm, Marshall Security’s Greater Westmead Association (GWA) tactical officers and armed response units were on routine patrol on Malcolm Road in Westmead. During this routine, they detected a man signaling for help from the back of a moving Hyundai H100 delivery vehicle.
Tyron Powell, Managing Director of Marshall Security, reported that their teams acted without hesitation and immediately pursued the vehicle while contacting Pinetown SAPS for urgent assistance.
The coordination between Marshall Security and Pinetown SAPS was swift, resulting in the interception of the vehicle at the intersection of Westmead Road and Albert Road.
Upon interception, two suspects attempted to flee on foot. However, their escape was short-lived due to the rapid response from the combined law enforcement teams. After a brief chase, both suspects were successfully apprehended.
According to Powell, further investigation revealed that the man in the back of the vehicle, along with his friends, had been hijacked outside a well-known service station on Malcolm Road.
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The hijackers, armed with a hammer, violently assaulted one of the victims, an expectant mother, striking her in the abdomen. This highlights the gravity of the situation and underscores the critical nature of the quick and coordinated response from Marshall Security and Pinetown SAPS.
KwaZulu-Natal Police spokesperson, Constable Thenjiswa Ngcobo, confirmed that two suspects, aged 25 and 28, were arrested for carjacking. The suspects were expected to appear in court shortly thereafter.
The successful resolution of this incident demonstrates the unwavering commitment of the Greater Westmead Association, Marshall Security, and Pinetown SAPS to community safety.
