Police in South Africa’s Limpopo Province have intercepted a stolen Toyota Prado VX worth R1.2 million and arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with the case.
The suspect was allegedly attempting to smuggle the vehicle into neighbouring Zimbabwe when he was stopped by police.
Limpopo provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, confirmed the arrest. He said:
“The operation was conducted on Wednesday, 27 August 2025, involving the Limpopo tracking team, Limpopo provincial investigating unit, working alongside external law enforcement, Tshimollo Security and Investigation Shadow Secure security.”
Police received intelligence that a Toyota Prado VX stolen in Gauteng was being smuggled into Zimbabwe. Said Ledwaba:
“The operational team kept observation and collected information, and the vehicle was spotted driving on R71 towards Mankweng.”
Law enforcement officers attempted to stop the luxury Toyota Prado, but the driver sped off towards Solomondale.
A high-speed chase ensued, ending when the Prado veered off the road and crashed near the Solomondale railway line, colliding with a local school principal’s vehicle.
The stolen SUV was later recovered abandoned in nearby bushes along the R81 road.
Investigations confirmed that the vehicle had been reported stolen in the Lyttelton policing area of Pretoria on Wednesday, 27 August 2025. Said Ledwaba:
“The 22-year-old male suspect was arrested, and he will appear before the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 29 August 2025, facing charges of theft of a motor vehicle and reckless and negligent driving.”
The injured school principal was taken to the hospital for treatment.
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