By Mapaballo Borotho
- Five suspects were arrested after a jewellery store robbery and hijacking in Pretoria.
- The group fled in a hijacked vehicle before being chased and intercepted by police.
- A shootout left a security officer and three suspects injured, while stolen items were recovered.
Five suspects have been arrested following a business robbery and vehicle hijacking at a jewellery store in Brooklyn Mall on Wednesday, 18 March 2026.
During the robbery, one of the suspects posed as a customer before forcibly gaining entry. Another suspect damaged display cases, while accomplices removed jewellery from the premises.
The suspects then hijacked a vehicle to flee the scene.
The group was chased by members of the South African Police Service in collaboration with private security.
They were intercepted and arrested in Pretoria Central CBD.
“A shootout between the team and the suspects ensued, and a security officer sustained gunshot injuries. He is receiving medical attention.
Three of the suspects also sustained injuries and were transported to a medical facility under police guard.
Police recovered the hijacked vehicle, a firearm with ammunition, and the stolen jewellery,” said Gauteng police spokesperson Tintswalo Sibeko.
Investigations into the incident are underway, and the suspects will appear in court soon.
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