Six (6) armed suspects made off with a Hyundai H100 bakkie (registration XHP311-GP) after holding up a security officer in Ottawa, KwaZulu-Natal, earlier this morning.
The incident occurred at approximately 04:06 at a business premises on Old Main Road. According to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), the suspects arrived in a white Toyota Yaris (registration unknown) before brandishing firearms and robbing the security officer. They then fled the scene in the stolen Hyundai, followed by the Toyota Yaris.
Authorities received reports that the hijacked bakkie was later spotted in Westham, Phoenix. Investigations are ongoing, and police have urged anyone with information to come forward.
No injuries were reported in the robbery. Further updates will be provided as details emerge.