CCTV footage of a brazen daylight hijacking attempt has surfaced on social media, showing the jaw-dropping displays of a motorist, who, in the face of danger, showed immense bravery.
Watch: This motorist foiled a brazen hijacking attempt
Details about the incident were sketchy when this article was published. Alas, the actions of an unidentified motorist drew mixed reactions on social media.
Based on the metadata found in the video, which you can watch below, the incident took place at approximately 12:30 on Tuesday, 15 August 2023.
Three elderly women were caught on camera waiting at a parking area inside a residential estate, watching cautiously as their escort, driving a silver Renault, pulled into the driveway.
One of the women kept her eyes fixed on the automatic gates, seemingly sensing the danger that lay ahead.
As the elderly women were about to mount the vehicle, a silver hatchback screeched to a halt in front of the estate and an unidentified male was seen running into the property before the automatic gate shut.
Acting purely on instinct, the motorist quickly turned toward the building and tossed his car keys on the roof, effectively foiling the gun-wielding male’s attempt to hijack the vehicle.
The next few seconds in the video showed the suspect dazed by panic since, by then, a police van drove past the active crime scene, seemingly in pursuit of the silver hatchback.
In a harrowing moment, the gunman ran up and pointed his gun at the motorist. It’s unclear at this time if an attempt was made to fire the weapon, but the motorist’s unwavering bravery jolted the robber toward the exit.
The video clip ended as the robber made his escape. It’s unclear, at this juncture, if any of the suspects involved in the attempted hijacking were arrested.
This is a developing story.
Watch the full encounter below:
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