Tow truck driver chases down vehicle spiking suspect
The spiking of roads has become an increasing danger for motorists.
The City of Tshwane has increased police visibility on freeways that have been identified as hotspots for vehicle spiking.
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According to Jacaranda FM news, spiking incidents in Pretoria have risen over the past few weeks, with vehicles, including ambulances and police vehicles, driving over spikes on certain freeways.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has also stated that these incidents have increased at an alarming rate in the province.
Once a vehicle is spiked, the occupants are robbed of their belongings and even assaulted.
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Some of the hotspots that have been identified include:
- N4 Highway eastbound between Wonderboom and Bronkhorstspruit
- N4 Highway westbound between Doornpoort Toll Plaza and Brits Toll Plaza
- Mabopane Highway between Es’kia Mphahlele Drive and Ruth First Road
- N1 Highway between Carousel and Maubane Bridge
The situation is very severe. There used to be an incident once or twice a month. Currently, we have several incidents per week. Initially, the modus operandi was putting spikes in the road and covering it with an overall or a piece of plastic.
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The modus operandi includes the following:
- Blocking the roadway with rocks ultimately forces motorists to divert and fall into a trap.
- Randomly throwing rocks onto the road
- Throwing sharp objects onto the roadway that may damage vehicle tyres
- Putting spikes on the road
Some citizens have decided to take matters into their own hands and help keep areas safe.
One such citizen has made headlines as they assisted in the arrest of a spiking suspect.
Here is a report of what happened:
Spiking Incident: suspect arrested:
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) June 24, 2024
A tow truck driver played a crucial role in the arrest of another suspect involved in vehicle spiking on the N4 highway, Pretoria.
On June 24, 2024, at approximately 22:30, the tow truck driver was returning to his stand-off point when he… pic.twitter.com/VWtLOf6Ba6
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