Bloubosrand gets advanced surveillance cameras
Criminals and syndicates often use vehicles when they target a community as this allows them to quickly enter the area, commit a crime and get out again. This is why it is important for any community wanting to safeguard themselves to take note of the vehicles driving around in the area that do not belong […]
“Human detection” camera nabs repeat offender in Goedemoed
Police in Durbanville recently arrested a suspect in Goedemoed, after he triggered a security camera installed in the area. It was later determined that he had previous arrests for copper cable theft. “Human detection cameras have been installed across parts of Cape Town. They are triggered when they pick up human movement along a […]
Saldanha suspect nabbed after copper cable theft
Police have taken one suspect into custody, after he and an accomplice allegedly stole copper cables from a cement factory outside Saldanha. The incident took place on Saturday 13 March 2021, just after 1pm. “Armed response officer Clive Segrys was called to the premises on Saturday, to respond to suspicious behavior. When he arrived […]
Suspect in Fourways robbery syndicate caught
An extensive investigation into the recent spate of burglaries within the greater Fourways areas, has led to the apprehension of one suspect believed to have been closely involved in the burglaries. Wahl Bartmann, Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Services Group says the unacceptably high number of incidents required a multi-disciplinary task team involving the […]
Suspect arrested after assault of elderly resident
Hermanus police have arrested a 16-year-old suspect in connection with an alleged burglary at a home in Voëlklip last week (Tuesday 13 April 2021). The suspect was later connected to another similar incident in the same area. “The Hermanus Public Protection (HPP) control centre received a call for assistance from Fidelity ADT just before 4pm, […]
Eyes and ears on the community – Valhalla
Community security is not just about reacting to incidents that occur in your neighbourhood. It’s also about being proactive and seeing clues before an incident even takes place. Leon Muller, District Manager for Fidelity ADT says it is so important to consciously observe everything around you, taking note of any potential safety issues. “Everyone […]
Crime spike in Centurion – Fidelity ADT urges residents to be vigilant
In the past two weeks there has been an increase in the number of house break-ins  in Centurion.  Fidelity ADT reports that within their footprint, there have been 13 incidents of house breaking and one theft of motor vehicle. Leon Muller, District Manager for Fidelity ADT, says “ The areas affected are Rooihuiskraal(3); The Reeds […]
Kloof suspect caught
The Kloof South African Police Service (SAPS) recently took custody of a suspected thief thanks to the rapid response of a local security company. The Fidelity ADT Security Control Room recently received an alarm activation from a Kloof business premises and immediately dispatched Armed Response Officer (ARO), Alexius Zungu, who arrived at the Nkonka Road […]
Hermanus camera teams help in 3 arrests
Three suspects have been arrested in Hermanus in recent days, in connection with separate incidents. Local armed response and security officers were able to use information generated by the town’s security camera network to ensure the arrests. The first incident, explains Fidelity ADT’s Hermanus Branch Manager Marius Boshoff, took place just before 2am on the […]
Rooftop intruder apprehended in Margate
The Margate South African Police Service (SAPS) recently took custody of a suspected thief thanks to the rapid response of a local security company. The Fidelity ADT Security Control Room recently received an alarm activation from a vacant Margate holiday home and immediately dispatched Armed Response Officer (ARO), Sakhile Ncama, who arrived at the Johnny […]