Officer praised for quick response to medical emergency
A Margate family has expressed their gratitude for the rapid response of a local Armed Response Officer who recently assisted them during a medical emergency. The Fidelity ADT Security Monitoring Centre received a medical alarm activation from a Margate home and immediately dispatched Armed Response Officer (ARO), Sibuso Ngeleka, who arrived at the Tedder Avenue […]
Humewood community unite against crime
A community, teamwork approach to crime fighting has proven its worth across the country. The people of Humewood recommitted themselves to this collective approach at a meeting held earlier this month. The meeting was hosted by the Humewood SAPS at their offices, and crime problems was a hot topic of discussion, says Fidelity ADT’s branch […]
53 suspects arrested and two firearms confiscated in Roodepoort
A joint operation with Roodepoort SAPS, Fidelity Specialised Intervention Unit (SIU), in collaboration with CPF sector 2 & 3, Block watches and other security companies in the area, over a 3-day period, has resulted in the arrest of 53 suspects and the confiscation of three firearms. On 25 January, the teams, comprising 63 members and […]
Cellphone snatcher in Parkwood nabbed
Lockdown has spurred a new trend in opportunistic crime – cellphone snatching. On 26 January at approximately 14:30 Fidelity ADT Guard – officer Lesley Jamela was on duty on Sussex Road in Parkwood when he saw two suspects running from the corner of Bolton avenue. The officer gave chase and managed to catch one of […]
Gate motor theft on the increase in Elma Park
Several incidents of gate motor theft in Elma Park, has led Fidelity ADT’s Community Development Manager, Renee Coltham, to issue a warning to residents to seriously consider increasing their security measures on gates and motors. “ In the past month there have been five incidents in Elma park, where the suspects target homes at around 5am. We […]
Copper thief in Rynfield caught
On the 26 January at approximately 07:50 Fidelity ADT responded to a business robbery reported in Rynfield, Benoni On arrival, Fidelity ADT Reaction Officer Manqoba and Kenneth discovered that a single male suspect went to the driveway, where he proceeded to force open the electric box and cut off some copper wire. This caused the […]
Be cautious when receiving deliveries at home
Fidelity ADT warns about an increase in courier vans being targeted in the West Rand. On 9 February at approximately 09:30am, a courier van was delivering parcels in Helderkruin. While sitting in the car waiting for his crew to make the delivery he noticed two suspicious vehicles, a white Mercedez Benz and Black Audi. The […]
Alert around follow homes after Ballyclare incident
Residents in the Bryanston and surrounding areas are advised to remain vigilant, as reports of criminals committing violent crimes have been reported. On the 11 February at approximately 13:35 Fidelity ADT responded to a shooting at an office park on Ballyclare Drive in Bryanston. Two armed suspects confronted the occupants of a white Mercedez Benz […]
Rooftop intruder apprehended in Phoenix
The Phoenix South African Police Service (SAPS) recently took custody of a suspected thief thanks to the rapid response of a local security company. Just before 10am on the 17th of February, Armed Response Officer (ARO), Hlahlasani Ngema, received an alert from the Community Control Room based at the Fidelity ADT offices after an alarm […]
Load shedding in 2021 – test your alarm’s battery today
South Africa faces the significant prospect of extended periods of load shedding for the immediate future, amidst challenges faced by Eskom to maintain its network and also meet the nation’s power demands. Energy expert Ted Blom warned that he expects a real likelihood of Eskom needing to implement stage 8 of load shedding before winter. […]