South Africa: Police Recover a Stolen Ford Ranger Bakkie With a Firearm and Ammunition
On Monday 13 January 2025 at about 02:03, the members of the Westenburg SAPS under Capricorn District were busy conducting patrol duties when they received information about a stolen white Ford Ranger bakkie driving next to Kuschke Secondary school.
Police immediately started with a search until the bakkie was positively spotted and tried to stop it but drove off at high speed and a car chase ensued until R101 public road at Almadal.
Unknown suspects fled into the bushes and abandoned the bakkie.
The bakkie was searched and police found a firearm with a large quantity of ammunition. According to preliminary investigations a white Ford Ranger bakkie was reported stolen in Pretoria North, Gauteng province.
The bakkie together with the firearm and ammunition were confiscated at the scene. A manhunt has been initiated to apprehend the suspects.
By SAPS.
