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 […]
Fighting crime is a hands on approach
Following several recent community site visits, a local security company reaffirmed the importance of a hands on approach to fighting crime. Fidelity ADT has been operating in KwaZulu-Natal for a number of years with several branches located across the province including Pietermaritzburg, South Coast, Durban and Richards Bay. An integral part of the company’s success […]
WhatsApp message leads to Plett arrest
A suspect was arrested in Plettenberg Bay this week (Monday 18 January 2021) after he and a number of accomplices allegedly tried to burgle homes in the area. “Our officers received a WhatsApp alert about a burglary in process along Beachyhead Drive around 18h37 and went to investigate. They were also given a description of […]
A successful start for the HPP team
The year started on a good note for local security teams, with two incidents in and around Hermanus. “I think we all need good news these days, and it was certainly a welcome bit of news when we heard about the successes of our colleagues. It shows we are off to a good start for […]
Proactive patrols lead to Summerstrand drug arrest
Humewood police arrested three suspects recently, after they were caught with drugs in their possession. The arrest was made possible by two armed response officers who were conducting patrols in the area. “Two of our armed response vehicles came across three unidentified suspects outside a liquor store in Summerstrand early one morning. Our officers stopped […]
Stolen vehicle recovered in PE Central
A stolen vehicle was recovered in the centre of town this December, thanks to the alert vigilance of a patrolling armed response officer. “Our officers are trained to be on the lookout for anything that appears to be out of place or that looks suspicious. Most of our successes in and around Port Elizabeth has […]
Violent mugging leads to arrest in Summerstrand
A suspect was arrested in Summerstrand after he was identified as the culprit involved in a violent mugging which took place in the area. “One of our armed response officers was patrolling along Beach Road when he noticed an unidentified person in distress. Officer Emile Kleynhans stopped to investigate and discovered that the person had […]
Hermanus officers kept busy during festive period
Hermanus Public Protection (HPP), a ratepayer funded initiative, in partnership with Fidelity ADT assisted in at least six arrests during the past December holiday period. The arrests involved cases of alleged housebreaking, theft and the possession of illegal substances. “We are proud of the commitment that the Hermanus Public Protection (HPP) team has shown to […]