Mount Road detectives in Gqeberha are seeking the community's assistance in tracing a 41-year-old woman who was kidnapped outside her workplace in Deal Party, on Friday night.
According to police, Rajathi Gnanaraj and her husband were sitting in their vehicle in Grahamstown Road in Deal Party when they were approached by seven armed suspects at around 17:45.
Algoa FM News has reliably learned that the kidnapping occurred at RBM Scrap Metal.
Police spokesperson, Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said the suspects smashed the vehicle's window when Gnanaraj did not open the car door.
"The suspects pulled the victim from her vehicle into a silver Corolla and drove off in the direction of New Brighton.
"Thereafter, the suspects got into a red Haval and drove off."
The victim's husband was left behind in his vehicle.
The motive for the kidnapping is unclear at this stage.
Anyone who can assist in tracing the victim can contact SAPS Mount Road, Captain Elaine Metelerkamp 082 779 7186, Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or their nearest police station.
All information is confidential, and callers may remain anonymous.
UPDATE: 6 August 2024 a ransom demand has been made for the safe return of Gnanaraj.
