TWO suspects who attempted to hijack the vehicle of the MMC for Urban Mobility Rob Quintas met their match.
This after his VIP security quickly responded and shot at the armed suspect who had already fired some shots at the MMC’s vehicle. Both suspects ran away but one of them, who was shot in the upper body, was nabbed shortly afterwards.
The incident happened in the Phoenix area in Milnerton, Cape Town on Wednesday afternoon, 24 May. Safety and Security MMC Jean-Pierre Smith said they were relieved that Quintas was safe after the attack in Phoenix.
"We are relieved that an attack on the Member of Mayoral Committee for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas in Phoenix, Milnerton was stopped by the VIP Unit of the City of Cape Town," said Smith.
He said a case was opened at Milnerton cop shop.
Police spokesman Lieutenant-Colonel Malcolm Pojie also confirmed the incident.
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"Milnerton detectives are probing an attempted hijacking case following an incident that occurred earlier today, Wednesday, 24 May 2023 at about 2.50pm at Platinum Close, Maconie Beam in Milnerton.
"Preliminary information reveals that two unknown suspects, one armed with a firearm, approached the vehicle of a councillor who was escorted by VIP protectors from the City of Cape Town and opened fire on them. The protectors retaliated and returned fire, wounding the suspect in his upper body. Both suspects fled the scene on foot, but the injured one was apprehended shortly. The firearm used by the suspect was recovered and handed in as an exhibit.
"No one else was injured during the ordeal. The suspect has been hospitalised under police guard and will appear in court soon on mentioned charge. The second suspect is still at large," said Pojie.
Pojie said they are still looking for the second suspect.
"Anyone with information regarding this foiled hijacking and the whereabouts of the second suspect is requested to contact the Milnerton detectives or Crime Stop at 08600 10111," he said.
