A woman was allegedly targeted in a suspected hijacking scam after being followed and approached by a man posing as a repossession agent.
Incident reported in the afternoon
According to information shared by Crime Spotter SA, the incident occurred at approximately 15:30.
The woman was reportedly followed before being approached by a man.
Suspect allegedly posed as repossession agent
The man allegedly claimed to be a repossession agent linked to a vehicle finance company.
He reportedly attempted to engage with the woman under this pretense.
Harassment reported
The woman was reportedly harassed during the encounter.
No further details have been confirmed regarding whether any property was taken or if injuries were sustained.
Investigation status unclear
At this stage:
- No arrests have been confirmed
- Authorities have not released an official statement
- Further details remain limited
Conclusion
A suspected hijacking scam involving a man posing as a repossession agent has been reported, with a woman allegedly followed and harassed. The incident remains unconfirmed by authorities.
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