Their arrest follows a relentless search by police after the kidnapping of the 6-year-old from her mother on Monday while dropping her off at Kollegepark Primary School. 

Police spokesperson, Vish Naidoo, says these three suspects are currently in police custody and one of them (a female suspect) is known to the parents of Amy-Leigh.

The toddler was released unharmed by her kidnappers during the early hours of Tuesday morning following a failed attempt to extort R2milllion in ransom from her parents

“During an intelligence-driven operation, members from the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit arrested three suspects last night in connection with the kidnapping of [Amy]” 

“Members from the FCS Unit in Vanderbijlpark assisted by members from the FCS Unit in Vereeniging and Crime Intelligence members arrested two women aged 27 years and 40 years as well as a 50-year man at their homes in Vanderbijlpark,” says Naidoo. 

Meanwhile, National Police Commissioner, Kehla Sitole, applauded the police for the unwavering commitment shown by the investigators and members of Crime Intelligence in this case. 

He adds that they are satisfied that they have the three main suspects in custody, but the possibility of more arrests being effected cannot be ruled out. 

“We appeal to anyone who has information on the crime to please contact our Crime Stop number 086 00 10111” Callers may remain anonymous and all information will be treated with the strictest confidence,” says Sitole.

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