Swift Response Leads to Arrest in South End
Crime
Atlas Security Armed Response Officers Bravo 17 and Bravo 119 swiftly apprehended a suspect in South End after receiving an urgent call from a client on Pier Street. The suspect was caught in the act of stealing fibre cables from a manhole outside the complex.
Upon arrival, our officers tracked down the individual, who was found in possession of the stolen cables. The client, impressed by the rapid response, was able to positively identify the suspect. A case was opened with SAPS, ensuring that the necessary legal action was taken.
Further investigation revealed that the suspect had accessed a manhole outside the complex to steal copper wiring. At the time of arrest, he was found with approximately three meters of copper wiring and a side cutter.
Atlas Security remains committed to safeguarding our community and acting decisively against crime. This arrest highlights the effectiveness of teamwork between our clients, response officers, and law enforcement in ensuring that criminals are held accountable.
- Your World Secure In Our Hands -
Read More
.jpg)
DOUBLE ARREST IN SUMMERSTRAND: SUSPECTS CAUGHT HIDING INSIDE TARGETED HOME
March 25, 2026
A coordinated early-morning response by Atlas Security led to two suspects being apprehended on site after a residential break-in was reported in Summerstrand. Atlas Security received a phone-in alert during the early hours on Friday morning reporting suspects actively breaking into a residence in the Summerstrand area. The signal was immediately prioritised and escalated, with armed response units dispatched without delay.
.jpg)
Atlas Security’s Rapid Intervention Unit: A Year of Relentless Pursuit, Precision Policing, and a Bigger Future Ahead
December 12, 2025
When Atlas Security launched the Rapid Intervention Unit in December last year, it was more than a new division. It was a statement. A promise to Nelson Mandela Bay that we would meet rising crime with sharper skill, stronger strategy, and a team built for intense, high-pressure response.
Arrest: Uitenhage
November 20, 2025
Atlas Security’s Control Room received a phone call reporting two males trespassing at a residence in Garth Street, Scheepershoogte. The resident reported hearing noises near the gate area. When she went to investigate, she discovered one male inside the yard and another crouched near the gate.