Police in Blantyre have launched a manhunt for unknown suspected thieves who have abandoned a vehicle near Times Group offices at Ginnery Corner in Blantyre after a car chase.

It is said that the law enforcers received a tip from well-wishers that the thieves who were using a vehicle registration number BT777M were on a mission to rob a certain company within the city.

The law enforcers swiftly reacted to the tip and bumped into the vehicle within Chipembere Highway resulting into a car chase.

Suspecting danger the suspected thieves turned at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) roundabout and took the Salmin Almour road where the call collided with a Benz.

The suspected thieves proceeded and abandoned the vehicle at PTC head office at Ginnery Corner near Times Group offices.

The suspected thieves then escaped from the scene.

More details to follow..