Welcome to the UCSI February 2024 Newsletter
uMngeni Community, where the community keeps themselves safe.
February was a relatively busy month for the response team. Plenty of searches with a few misses.
I would like to thank all our members for their donations to the UCSI. A few of our major sponsors; Stock Owners Office Park for the Office. I-Uncapped for communications to office and two gantries. Howick and Districts Landowners Association for capital building more gantries and cameras to the network.
Incident report
2024/02/01 Hilton
A vehicle activation cameras for a couple who are wanted for fraud and theft from a B&B in Swartburg. Unfortunately, the case was opened too late for our response team to action on the activation. The vehicle disappeared in Pmb area.
2024/02/03 Tweedie/ Greendale
A vehicle using false plates activated cameras, Info sent to UCSI SAPS response group. The vehicle was stopped by Knight Security member. Owner keeps promising to update licence but this time Howick SAPS have impounded the vehicle.
2024/02/07 Merrivale
A vehicle reported as stolen activated cameras. Info sent to UCSI SAPS response group. After confirming that vehicle was still sought, AET members stopped the vehicle with assistance from Magma and Ballid members. The vehicle was taken to Howick saps for processing.
2024/02/09 Howick
A vehicle seen Illegal dumping was reported to UCSI. The owner of vehicle did make contact with Mayor Pappas. Problem dealt with.
2024/02/10 Nottingham road
A stolen vehicle reported by Notties Snipr group member, I made a search for the stolen vehicle and suspect vehicle. Unfortunately, the vehicle was stolen much earlier than reported so last visual was heading out of our area. I shared information about the suspect vehicle used with Law enforcement and Notties team.
2024/02/11 Karkloof
A vehicle suspected to be involved in armed robbery activated cameras into the Karkloof area. Karkloof Magma security members and SAPS response groups were informed. Thanks to Karkloof Magma team. The vehicle turns out to be the legit cloned vehicle. Driver had same problem before and now carries an affidavit stating that vehicle is cloned.
2024/02/13 Howick
A Stolen vehicle activated cameras. The Karkloof and UCSI SAPS response groups were notified. Thanks to Karkloof Magma and SSS the vehicle was eventually stopped in Merrivale. The vehicle was taken to Howick SAPS where SAPS members took over the case.
2024/02/14 Merrivale
A VEHICLE STOLEN, activated the camera; The Info sent to UCSI SAPS response group. The vehicle stopped by SAPS on N3 near Cedara. Established that vehicle was not stolen; it was used without owner’s consent. Thank you Ballid and SAPS
2024/02/16 Merrivale
A suspect vehicle involved in Motor theft activated cameras. The info sent to UCSI SAPS response group. Actioned by Knight Security member but unfortunately vehicle not found. Thank you Knight security.
2024/02/18 Hilton
A vehicle suspected in shoplifting entered the Hilton and Howick areas, The info sent to UCSI SAPS response group. Thank you Knight Security and Tracing Point members. Vehicle under observation in the uMngeni area. No mischief observed. Vehicle did a lot of loops around shopping centers in our area but left without incident.
2024/02/20 Merrivale
A suspect stolen vehicle activated the cameras. The info sent to UCSI SAPS response group. Thanks Knight security the vehicle was stopped and taken to Howick SAPS. SAPS allowed vehicle to leave on own recognizance to sort out paperwork in Durban.
2024/02/23 Hilton
A stolen vehicle activated the cameras. The info sent to UCSI SAPS response group. Thanks Magma and Hilton SAPS the vehicle was recovered.
2024/02/27 Hilton
A Stolen vehicle activated the cameras. The info sent to UCSI SAPS response group. Thanks to Hilton SAPS. A vehicle check done and confirmed that the vehicle had been recovered. No further action required.
2024/02/27 Dalton
Report received of a kidnapping in Dalton area. We searched cameras for the suspect vehicle with the partial registration number received. Suspect vehicle found with correct reg number and confirmed that the vehicle had also been moving through uMngeni area the day before. The abducted person was eventually found safe, but vehicle not found. Great teamwork between the Greytown, Wartburg and uMngeni areas, sharing info and cameras.
Consolidated breakdown
Feb-24
Total Photos Total Hits Previous year Hits
4 309 661 660 474
Be safe and vigilant at all times. If something feels "off" report it to your local CPF group, Security or SAPs member, no matter how small.
You could be saving a life that you will never know about.
How can you get involved?
The UCSI will not be sustainable without monthly community support from business entities, shopping centers, hospitals, schools, estates, security companies and private individuals. Please join the UCSI as a contributing member.
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You are welcome to donate monthly on debit order or once off yearly.
Affiliated members have access to ask for assistance in any reported crime involving a vehicle.
The UCSI will issue Section 18A certificates for CAPEX and OPEX donations of any amount.
Stay safe – we got this!
Yours sincerely
Deon Tegg Operations Director
063 068 9652