Yesterday at approximately 19h40, while conducting investigations into a series of attempted thefts of motor vehicles in the Sunningdale area, members with the assistance of SAPS Phoenix Trio Crime Unit, spotted a suspicious white Hyundai I20 on the R102 near Glen Anil. The vehicle has been linked to incidents on the night of February 10, 2024.
Upon noticing the members presence, the suspects in the mentioned Hyundia I20 immediately attempted to evade apprehension, fleeing at high speed towards the Mount Moriah area.
After a brief pursuit, members successfully intercepted the vehicle in the Moriah area where three suspects were apprehended.
A search of the vehicle was conducted and members found car-breaking implements, along with a dress believed to have been stolen during one of the attempted thefts of motor vehicle on Youngberry Crescent.
The apprehended suspects, along with the recovered items, were transported to the Durban North SAPS for further investigation.
The suspects are believed to be involved in numerous cases within the Sunningdale, Effingham, Pheonix and Avoca area.