PORT ELIZABETH - POLICE ARREST WOULD-BE ARMED HIJACKER AFTER CHASING HIM DOWN ON FOOT

Police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu said patrolling Flying Squad members were flagged down at 11.45am by the courier truck driver moments after the incident took place.

"The police vehicle was flagged down in Old Grahamstown Road and the driver alerted the members of the gunmen trying to hijack his van," Naidu said.

The officials spotted the four suspects, who fled the scene on foot.

"They were seen running in Hayward Street towards the railway line towards New Brighton.

"A foot pursuit ensued and one of the suspects was arrested after the suspects split up and ran in different directions."

Naidu said the 26-year-old man had a loaded 9mm pistol in his possession. The serial number of the firearm was removed.

Naidu said during the chase, the courier driver, drove off and has still not opened a case.

"We are hoping that the driver would come to the police station to open a case so that an additional charge of attempted hijacking could be added.

“Currently, the suspect is being detained for being in possession of a firearm and ammunition."

via - HERALDLIVE