Location: Alan Paton Road, Umbilo
Time: 02 Febuary 2025
Incident: Blue Security officers apprehends suspect with stolen items
A Blue Security armed response officer’s vigilance led to the successful apprehension of a suspect in Umbilo. While patrolling in an easterly direction along Alan Paton Road, he observed a man dressed in black trousers and a blue shirt packing items into a bag at a property on Bulwer Road. Finding the scene suspicious, he stopped a few metres away to investigate.
As he did so, the suspect fled through an open gate, carrying a camping chair and a bag containing various items. Without hesitation, our officer pursued him on foot and managed to detain him.
Upon returning to the property, the resident, who confirmed that all the items in the suspect’s possession, including alcohol and other belongings, belonged to her. She stated that she did not know the suspect and that he had no right to be on the property or to remove any of her possessions.
Umbilo SAPS was contacted and arrived at the scene. The suspect was handed over to them for processing.
This incident highlights the dedication and swift action of Blue Security’s officers in protecting our communities. We are committed to safeguarding our neighbourhoods and earning trust through proactive crime prevention.