Multiple arrests across Hermanus
Public safety officers have been involved in at least five incidents in recent days, involving suspicious behavior and arrests across Hermanus. “A couple of these cases played themselves out in the early hours of the morning. I hope this gives criminals the message that these officers are on duty and on guard around the clock, […]
Stolen vehicle recovered in Hout Bay
A stolen vehicle was recovered by police in Hout Bay earlier this week. “The WatchCon community radio network spotted the car as it was driving into the suburb, on Monday 21 March 2022 at around 1.30pm,” explains Mr Jade Hanning, Western Cape General Manager at Fidelity ADT. Armed response vehicles in the area were given […]
Paarl farm robbery suspect nabbed thanks to team work
A suspect was arrested after he reportedly stole items from a farm outside Paarl recently. The 27-year old suspect was due to make a court appearance On Tuesday, in connection with the incident. “It is alleged that the suspect broke into a building on one of the farms early on Saturday morning. The owner of […]
Onrus and Vermont Special Rating Area
Residents of the Onrus and Vermont Special Rating Area (SRA) can look forward to a boost for local security, with the news that a top-up security services contract has been awarded to Fidelity ADT. The one-year contract commenced on the 1st of February 2022. “We are excited about being selected for this contract to provide […]
Estate complex security becoming increasingly sophisticated
Living in an Estate or a complex can give residents the false impression that security is not a priority but crime trends over the last 12 months have shown an increasing number of incidents in secure complexes and estates which have raised a red flag and prompted many estate complexes to review their security options. […]
4 arrests in Bothasig & Richwood in less than 24 hours
An armed response officer from Fidelity ADT helped in the arrests of four suspects across Bothasig and Richwood, in less than 24 hours. “Andre Rauch responded to a call for assistance from the SAPS, who were investigating suspicious behaviour at the Bothasig Mall. He assisted the police in locating and apprehending three alleged card scammers,” […]
Durbanville suspect nabbed after returning to the scene of the crime
Police in Durbanville have arrested a suspect on a charge of housebreaking. He was arrested after reportedly trying to burgle the house next door to his first target. “One of our armed response officers was sent to respond to a call for help from a customer on Fluweeltjie Street (around 10pm on Sunday 6 March […]
Relaxation in restrictions – don’t let your guard down
With the relaxation in Covid restrictions, many of the larger gatherings are now being rescheduled on event calendars. For many of us this is a welcome relief, but although one many believe there is safety in numbers, attending busy sporting events, concerts, and other large gatherings is not without its risks. Charnel Hattingh, Head of […]
Teamwork leads to arrest of Hout Bay suspects, minutes after a store robbery
A group of suspects were nabbed in Hout Bay on Monday (21 February 2022 at around 17h15) shortly after they reportedly stole items from a local shop. “One of our armed response officers was on patrol when he heard a report on the Community Crime Prevention (CCP) radio network about a suspicious vehicle in the […]
Nova Constantia house robbers arrested
Police have arrested two suspects in connection with an alleged house robbery that took place in the Nova Constantia area (around midday on Wednesday 9 February 2022). The Constantia Valley Information Centre (CVIC) Radio Network played a big part in the successful arrest of the suspects, explains Mr Jade Hanning, Western Cape General Manager at […]