Wow, the month kept us constantly busy. A few great catches. Cameras were certainly put through their paces this month. A special mention to Hilton SAPS members who were very responsive to all activations.
Incident report
1 July
Hilton to the Midlands
A vehicle listed as having robbed a pedestrian of his cellphone and been possible poachers activated the cameras going through Hilton and into Lions River area. The Info sent to UCSI/SAPS response group. Ballid members stopped this vehicle in Lions River and found hunting dogs but no contraband. Vehicle allowed to leave but with stern warning to leave the area.
3 July
Hilton
For SAPS INVESTIGATION. A vehicle activated the camera and SAPS were notified. They intercepted the vehicle and investigated. No further details due to investigation.
6 July
Hilton
UCSI was asked list a vehicle and ask why in area. Very possible innocent family visit or drop off. Info sent to UCSI/SAPS response group and shared to the HRRG group. Thanks to Knight Security for patrol. Unfortunately, the vehicle was not found.
8 July
Merrivale
A vehicle reported as stolen on 08/04/2024 at MONTCLAIR activated the cameras at Peels Honey through to Crompton Rd. The Info was sent to the UCSI SAPS response group. Thank you to Knight security member who managed to follow the vehicle down into Pmb. Unfortunately the vehicle eventually managed to evade him into Pmb. Thanks to AET, Magma, Flying Squad and other Law enforcement for back up and info.
9 July
Hilton
A vehicle reported as stolen from Springs area activated the camera at Life Hospital. The Info sent to UCSI SAPS response group. The listing time reported as stolen did not make sense with timeline of movement. Stolen in Gauteng but lives in Hilton. Thanks to AET members the vehicle was stopped and the driver advised that a cloned plate was listed as stolen. Owner did necessary paperwork at SAPS. Snipr advised of the cloned status
15 July
Hilton
I received a call for a stolen vehicle from Life Hospital. Within 3 minutes of that call, I had all the stolen vehicle's details, time of theft and last direction of travel shared onto the Hilton Community Security initiative rapid response group. Giving all security groups and Law enforcement the information vital to finding the vehicle. From time stolen to recovered... 1hour 40mins.
Well done to all members involved.
18 July
Petrusstroom
Request to look for suspicious persons possible to have stolen bicycles. I searched the cameras with a few possible sightings. Info was shared with property owners once complete.
20 July
Karkloof
I received a report of dangerous driving, requested footage of the suspect vehicle. I found the vehicle and sent the images to members involved. Owners were identified and situation dealt with. All done.
26 July
Hilton
This vehicle believed to be stealing timber from the Worldsview area activated cameras and actioned by Hilton SAPS, the vehicle found and detained by Ballid member at Quarry spar, Back up by Tracing Point. SAPS questioned and warned driver to produce permission letters if they continue to transport timber in the area.
27 July
Hilton
A truck reported as stolen from Bethlehem activated camera. The info sent to UCSI SAPS response group and shared to the Hilton response group. Thanks to Red Alert and backed up by Magma the truck was detained while Hilton SAPS arrived to deal with the truck.
27 July
Karkloof
I received a report about two men traveling through the Karkloof going onto farms trying to sell odd items. They are asking for neighbor’s details to get personal information. Magma security member asked me to find the reg number and get a photo of the suspicious vehicle. I got all the information required and sent to the security group. I also informed our neighboring areas as the vehicle has been traveling throughout the Midlands area.
29 July
Merrivale to Hilton
A vehicle involved in a theft of cell phone from a customer in Hilton area activated the cameras. The info was sent to UCSI SAPS response group. Again Hilton SAPS actioned to the N3 to block the vehicle. Well done to the SAPS team, vehicle stopped and stolen phone was recovered still inside the car. Driver was taken in for questioning.
30 July
Hilton
I received a report about theft in Hilton rural of Brush cutters and a quad bike. I searched the cameras for movement of vehicles around the time of theft. 1.5 hour each side. I found 3 possible vehicles that could have been involved. Unfortunately, no conclusive images found of the vehicles. All info sent to Hilton saps.
Consolidated breakdown
July 2024 Total Photos Total Hits Previous Year Hits
4 538 503 702 628
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Deon Tegg Operations Director
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