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 […]
Chance encounter leads to North End Prison drug bust
An armed response officer happened to stumble onto a drug delivery in progress at a local prison recently. This led to the arrest of one suspect. “Armed response officers, Rashied Johannes was responding to an alarm signal at an address on Paterson Road. The call appeared to have been a false alarm, but while he […]
Four Hermanus criminals caught in one week
Members from the Hermanus Public Protection (HPP) team managed to apprehend four suspects in two separate incidents this week. The first incident, on Tuesday 2 February 2021, saw two suspects being nabbed after they allegedly stole clothing from a local store. Hermanus Public Protection (HPP), is a ratepayer funded initiative in partnership with Fidelity ADT. […]
Morningside thief apprehended and stolen bicycle recovered
The Berea South African Police Service (SAPS) recently took custody of a suspected thief thanks to the rapid response of a local security company. Just after 5:00am on the 26th January, the Fidelity ADT Security Monitoring Centre received an alarm activation from a Morningside home and immediately dispatched Armed Response Officer (ARO), Ndumiseni Blose, who […]
Suspects arrested after stealing food in PE
Team work by local armed response officers ensured that two suspects were taken into custody, shortly after they tried to steal food from a children’s home. “Our monitoring centre team received a phone call from the EP Children’s Home on Sunday morning 31 January 2021 at around 7am. The caller described how she had opened […]
Kloof security hut gets a makeover
The Fidelity ADT security hut situated in Fairview Road, Kloof recently received a complete makeover thanks to the generosity of the local community. Community leader, Jill Jaggard, spearheaded the initiative and together with residents gave the hut and its roof a fresh coat of paint and added a sign board to the side of the […]