Motorists getting spiked on Jhb highways: This is what the ‘spikes’ look like
There is a new crime trend in Gauteng and the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) is warning motorists.
The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) were patrolling the N4 highway when they noticed a vehicle stopped on the side of the road with the hazards on near the Solomon Mahlangu Drive off-ramp.
The TMPD officers quickly rushed to check what was happening. One of the vehicle’s tyres was spiked. Unfortunately, the police could not find any of the criminals related to the incident.
According to the Tshwane Metro Police Department’s statement: “They then assisted the motorist to change the tyre. The motorist explained to the officers that he had driven into something that looked like a plastic bag when he heard the puncture. Motorists are then attacked by these perpetrators, especially at night and in the early hours of the morning. Targeted areas are mostly highways and quiet roads.”
The TMPD warned motorists to be vigilant when driving on the N4 highway due to the escalating new crime trend where motorists get robbed after falling victim to spikes.
If anyone has information regarding this crime, please contact the TMPD on 012 358 7095/7096.
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Image credit: Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD)