CRIME SCENE: Khayelitsha, Cape Town: In a scene straight out of a movie, a high-speed car chase has led to the recovery of a hijacked vehicle and arrest of two suspects.

A man and woman were arrested this week by members of the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Anti-Hijacking Unit following the car chase that also led to the discovery of two cellular telephones and an imitation firearm.

SAPS said the Unit spotted a charcoal Hyundai with a flagged registration in Lawulo Road, Khayelitsha, and gave chase. 

“The suspect sped away until the members ultimately caught him at Nothobile Street, Khayelitsha. A 24-year-old male suspect got out of the car and pointed an imitation firearm at the police.

“They retaliated, resulting in him sustaining bullet wounds to his upper body. He was admitted to the nearest hospital for medical care and is under police guard. A female passenger, aged 23, was apprehended,” said SAPS.

Both face charges of possession of a hijacked vehicle, possession of stolen property, pointing of a firearm and reckless and negligent driving.