Two stolen vehicles recovered within 24 hours
In two separate incidents, two stolen vehicles were successfully recovered within a 24-hour period. On the 9th of January at 14h40, information regarding a Toyota Etios that had been stolen in Amanzimtoti was received on a security Whatsapp group following a SNIPR camera activation. “Our Specialised Intervention Unit (SIU) team immediately responded and located the […]
Charleston Hill suspect arrested
A suspect is in police custody, after he allegedly stole property from a resident in Charleston Hill (on 19 January 2023). “One of our armed response officers was on patrol in the suburb on Thursday when he was alerted to a suspect who had gained access to a residential property. It was alleged that he […]
Trespasser arrested for theft and rape
The Jeffrey’s Bay South African Police Service (SAPS) recently took custody of a suspected thief and alleged rapist thanks to the rapid response of a local security company. In the early evening of Tuesday, 8th November, Fidelity ADT Armed Response Officer (ARO) Ryal Page received a notification from a local Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) group regarding […]
Hillcrest CPF welcomes donation
Members of the Hillcrest Community Policing Forum (CPF) recently received a welcomed donation of one hundred reflective vests from Fidelity ADT. Tracey Lynch, the Hillcrest CPF Chairperson, expressed her thanks to the private security company for their support. “Fidelity ADT’s support is greatly welcomed and appreciated. We strive to build and maintain good working relationships […]
Fraudulent fuel seller arrested
A joint operation led to the arrest of a fraudulent fuel seller recently. “On Monday, 31st October, information was received regarding an individual who was selling diesel and petrol from containers at a taxi rank in Ndwedwe. Members from our Specialised Intervention Unit (SIU), local SAPS, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) Durban and […]
Constantia home fire extinguished
An armed response officer helped a local Constantia homeowner save most of their household items when a fire broke out earlier this week. “Our officer monitored a message on the local CVIC Neighbourhood Watch radio network, which described assistance being needed at a home fire in the area,” explains Candice Hammond, Cape Town South branch […]
Hermanus Public Protection Renews Fidelity ADT Partnership
An important crime prevention and public safety contract for Hermanus has recently been renewed. Hermanus Public Protection (HPP), the Hermanus Special Rating Area (HSRA) management body, has renewed its outsourcing contract with Fidelity ADT. The outsourcing agreement with Fidelity ADT was for an initial two-year period, explains the company’s Hermanus branch manager Marius Boshoff. “We […]
Abalone poaching suspect nabbed in Vermont
Hermanus police have taken a suspect into custody in relation to alleged abalone poaching. The suspect and an alleged accomplice were located in Vermont (on 4 October 2022) by a patrolling armed response officer. “Our officer was doing routine patrols after 9 pm when he came across two unidentified men walking along Siffie Crescent carrying […]
Wellington trespasser questioned
Armed response officers in Wellington were called to assist this morning (Friday 21 October) when an unknown person gained access to a property without consent. “We were alerted by the home owner and sent two officers to investigate. By the time they arrived the suspect had already fled,” explains Warren Cassisa, Paarl branch manager at […]
Triple arrest in North End
An armed response officer helped in the arrest of three suspects, when they were caught allegedly breaking in at an address in North End. “Police asked us for backup as they responded to a reported break-in on Slater Street. One of our armed response officers joined them at the scene,” says Charnel Hattingh, Group Head […]