Cape Town - Woodstock police having appealed for the public's help in tracing the whereabouts of 71-year-old businessman Zhaun Ahmed, who was allegedly kidnapped by three unknown males in front of his business on Tuesday night at about 5.40pm.
According to information, the victim and his driver were busy in his vehicle when an unknown double cab bakkie pulled up behind them. Three men then threatened the victim with a firearm and forced him into their bakkie and drove off in the direction of Victoria Road, Woodstock. The bakkie in which the suspects travelled were later discovered abandoned in Victoria Road, Woodstock. The victim is the owner of Zhauns in Woodstock.
The offices of community radio station Bush Radio are located near to where the attack is said to have happened.
Eyewitnesses spoke to Bush Radio trainee Tammy Koeberg, who came on the scene shortly after the incident.
LISTEN TO WHAT THEY TOLD HER:
Anyone with information regarding the suspects or who witnessed the incident, is requested to contact the investigation office, Warrant Officer David Miles on 021-4862840 or crime stop on 08600 10111.