RIU Weekly Activity Report (29 Jan - 5 Feb)
General
Our Rapid Intervention Unit (RIU) has been actively patrolling and responding to incidents to ensure the safety of our communities. Here’s a summary of key activities from the week of 29 January to 5 February:
Nightshift Highlights (18:00 - 06:00)
Theft & Arrests:
- Suspects apprehended at busy shopping complex in Central.
- Arrest made following theft at prominent Gqeberha primary school.
Crime Prevention & Response:
- Located a lost family member in North End.
- Responded to reports of suspects on the roof at 5th Ave, Newton Park.
- Assisted with a suspect search in Greenshields Park.
- Backed up Atlas Security Armed Response unit in Walmer Blvd after spotting a known suspect inside a complex.
- Assisted Atlas Security Armed Response after a suspect attempted to disarm and pepper spray an officer.
- Stolen vehicle recovered in Walmer Location (White Code 10 truck).
- Backed up Atlas Security Armed Response unit in South End chasing a known copper thief.
- Possible murder investigation at Hillcrest, Bluewater Bay.
- Assisted Atlas Security Armed Response unit in Central following a positive break-in.
Dayshift Highlights (06:00 - 18:00)
Road Attendance & Emergency Response:
- Investigated a roof break-in at Hammond Road.
- Attended to a domestic dispute at 2nd Ave, Newton Park.
- Assisted with an accident in Walter Rd, Charlo.
- Assisted SAPS & Atlas Security Armed Response in a kidnapping and assault case.
Patrols & Investigations:
- Assisted SAPS in apprehending suspects under a bridge at popular wholesale & supply store.
- Responded to an ATM scam attempt at Spar Algoa Park.
- Recovered hijacked truck last seen in Grahamstown Road, later found by SAPS in Kwazakhele.
- Assisted client in Lloyd Rd whose bike broke down.
- Located a possible suspect involved in a King Georges Rd theft incident.
Additional Interventions & Community Support
- Responded to reports of trespassing in Brickmakerskloof, Central.
- Assisted in multiple alarm activations in Sidwell and Newton Park.
- Assisted a mugging victim in Strand Street, Central – transported to hospital by Metro.
- Investigated reports of wire theft in Sidwell – suspects escaped but stolen equipment was recovered.
- Prevented a robbery attempt in Zareba St, Central – case opened.
Proactive Patrols Conducted In:
- Walmer
- Summerstrand
- Sidwell
- Sydenham
- North End
- Walmer Heights
Our teams continue to stay vigilant and proactive in crime prevention. A big thank you to all officers involved in keeping our communities safe!
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