SAPS Gelvandale received a complaint of a hijacking and kidnapping that was reported by the community in Korsten area.

It is alleged that at approximately 12:30 on Wednesday 19 October 2022 in the afternoon, the victim Mr Ashraf Laher aged 45, a business owner was driving his white Ford Ranger in Durban Road, Korsten. Whilst travelling in the road, he was approached by one unidentified suspect who was allegedly armed with a firearm.  Together with other three suspects, the suspect pointed the victim with a firearm. They all jumped into the vehicle and allegedly drove off with Mr Laher. Later in the afternoon at approximately 14:00 the Ford Ranger was found abandoned in Eveready Road, in Sidwell.

Mr Laher who is a South African citizen is still missing. His wife opened a case of hijacking and kidnapping at SAPS Gelvandale.

The Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Mene has ordered the activation of the 72-hour mobilization plan in order to trace, track and arrest the culprits as speedily as it may be possible.

Anyone with information that can lead to the whereabouts of the victim is requested to please make contact with Galvendale Police Station or call the Crime Stop number 08 600 10 111.

Source: South African Police Service