It is believed the man also damaged other vehicles in Strand this week.
ER24’s Russel Meiring says Advanced Life Support paramedic Ryan Willis was on standby when he was contacted by a neighbour that a man was damaging the vehicle with a baton outside his home.
The man, who was driving a bakkie, damaged the vehicles’ rearview mirrors before fleeing.
Neighbourhood watch members in Strand were informed by residents that several cars were also damaged recently.
A search began for the man who was later found in the area and he was arrested.
A case of malicious damage to property was opened.