Copper and Water Meter Theft on the Rise: Stay Alert, Stay Protected
Crime
Copper and Water Meter Theft on the Rise: Stay Alert, Stay Protected
Atlas Security has noted a recent increase in copper theft and stolen water meters across multiple suburbs. This particular crime is not isolated to one area—suspects tend to target a neighbourhood, removing two to three water meters at a time before moving on to the next location.
We urge residents to take proactive measures to protect their water meters. Most copper theft incidents occur on the exterior of properties, allowing criminals to operate undetected without triggering an alarm system.
Among the suburbs recently affected, we have recorded multiple incidents in Newton Park, Kabega Park, Vanes Estate, and Springfield. Additionally, during the course of a single evening, three cases of water meter thefts were reported in Walmer Heights. Our teams are on high alert and will be increasing visibility in areas that have been targeted.
To combat this growing issue, Atlas Security offers advanced solutions such as AtlasVision. This AI-driven surveillance system enhances security by detecting human movement at pre-determined times, providing an added layer of protection against opportunistic criminals.
A critical challenge we are facing is that many affected residents are not opening cases with SAPS. We strongly urge you to report all incidents to law enforcement. Without a case number, the theft is not officially recorded, which means SAPS deployments will focus on areas with reported problems rather than where crimes are occurring.
Protect your property, report suspicious activity, and ensure that all incidents are officially recorded.
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