The Pinetown South African Police Service (SAPS) recently took custody of a trespasser thanks to the rapid response of a local security company.
“At 9am on the 15th September our Fidelity Security Control Room received an alert of a fence hopper in Gordon Road and our operator immediately dispatched Armed Response Officer (ARO), Simiso Nojiyeza, who arrived within minutes,” says Charnel Hattingh, Head of Marketing and Communications at Fidelity Services Group.
A Gordon Road resident had seen the suspect jump into their yard and then flee into a neighbouring river after realising that the homeowner had spotted him. ARO Nojiyeza, together with CPF members and patrollers conducted a patrol and successfully apprehended the suspect. The suspect was handed over for arrest to members of the Pinetown SAPS.
“We commend officer Nojiyeza, the CPF members and patrollers on their excellent teamwork. Should you come across an intruder on your property do not approach them as they may be armed and dangerous, rather contact the local SAPS or your private security company for assistance. It is also important to be able to provide a thorough description of a suspect to authorities. Take note of their height, clothing description, nationality, build and any distinguishing features such as scars, a limp and/or tattoos,” Hattingh concluded.
