Suspect Apprehended With Stolen Water Meters and Copper
Suspect Apprehended With Stolen Water Meters and Copper
Area: Waterfall
Date: 13 September 2026
Role Players:
● Blue Security Tactical Unit
● Hillcrest SAPS
As part of Blue Security’s 24-hour All Good In The Hood Tactical presence, Tactical members were conducting proactive patrols and monitoring the CFW area following an increase in water meter and copper pipe theft when they noticed a suspicious male carrying a black shopping bag and speaking with another individual.
The Tactical member approached the man and conducted an initial enquiry. He stated that he was employed by a resident in the area. The Tactical member continued with patrols and monitoring.
Later, while patrolling Link Road, the same individual was spotted again. The Tactical member stopped and questioned him before searching the bag. Copper pipes and water meters were discovered in his possession.
When the Tactical member attempted to detain the suspect, he resisted and kicked the officer in the stomach before fleeing towards the Link Road Taxi Rank.
The Tactical member immediately pursued the suspect and searched the surrounding area. The suspect was subsequently located and successfully apprehended near the taxi rank.
Hillcrest SAPS attended the scene and took custody of the suspect for further investigation and processing.
This incident highlights the importance of All Good In The Hood and the role played by Blue Security’s 24-hour Tactical Unit in proactive crime prevention across the Upper Highway community.