This after several car-hijacking cases were reported at different police stations between 24 and 27 March 2022.

In Ventersdorp, a 30-year-old man was driving on the N14 road when he was stopped by a white VW vehicle with police blue lights.

According to information available, four unknown suspects wearing what appeared to be Metro Police uniforms approached the victim and forcefully took him out of his vehicle.

They threatened him with a firearm and instructed him to get into their vehicle.

He was ultimately taken to an open field where he was put into a shack.

The man was eventually robbed of his vehicle and an undisclosed amount of cash.

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In another case at Brits, a 42-year-old man was driving with his father from Gauteng and to Brits, when it is alleged that when they reached their destination, they were met with six unknown suspects who robbed them of their personal belongings, cash and their truck.

The suspect then tied the victims up with a rope before fleeing the scene.

The victims managed to untie themselves and went to Brits Police Station and reported the matter.

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Motorists are therefore urged to be vigilant at all times especially when they are stopping their vehicles to assist other motorists.

Statement supplied.