Alleged kidnappers of Amy Lee de Jager arrested

5 September 2019

During an intelligence-driven operation, members from the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit arrested three suspects last night in connection with the kidnapping of Amy Lee de Jager.

Members from the FCS Unit in Vanderbijlpark assisted by members from the FCS Unit in Vereeniging and Crime Intelligence members arrested two women aged 27 years and 40 years as well as a 50 year man at their homes in Vanderbijlpark.

Amy Lee was kidnapped on Monday morning outside the Kollegepark Primary School as she was being dropped off by her mother. She was released unharmed by her kidnappers during the early hours of yesterday morning after the kidnappers knew that the net was closing in on them. 

However, the FCS Unit continued with the investigations and arrested the three suspects, one of whom (a female suspect) is known to the parents of Amy Lee.

"I applaud the unwavering commitment shown by the investigators and members of Crime Intelligence in this case,” said General Khehla John Sitole.

"These members have worked around the clock ever since Amy Lee's kidnapping was reported to us and such dedication is very encouraging,” added General Sitole.

These three suspects are currently in police custody and they are expected to appear in the Vanderbijlpark court by close of business tomorrow.

We are satisfied that we have the three main people responsible for the kidnapping of Amy Lee behind bars but the possibility of more arrests being effected cannot be ruled out. 

We appeal to anyone who has information on crime to please contact our Crime Stop number 086 00 10111. Callers may remain anonymous and all information will be treated with strictest confidence. 

Issued by Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo, Spokesperson for the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, 5 September 2019