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During the period 1 to 7 June 2026, Atlas Security responded to 98 incidents across the Nelson Mandela Bay area, including, Kariega (Uitenhage) and surrounding suburbs. The week saw a broadspread of criminal activity, with theft and burglary dominating, alongside aserious armed robbery, an assault on two teenagers, and a fatal vehicle accident. Here is a summary of the week’s key activity.
Walmer was the most active area for the week, recording 13 incidents, a mix of theft, burglary, and medical callouts. Central followed with 8 incidents, including an assault and a building fire. Other notable areas include Kamma Park (5), Newton Park (4), Mosel/Kariega (4), and Sidwell (4).
Ongoing Trend: Copper & Cable Theft
Copper and cable theft remained a persistent trend this week. Incidents were recorded in Korsten, Neave Industrial, Lorraine Manor, and Mount Pleasant, among others. Suspects continue to exploit open perimeters, cutting fences and removing copper from pipes, panels, and machinery.
Security Reminder
The week’s incidents reinforce the importance of basic security discipline. Several burglaries were made possible because alarms were NOT armed, doors were left unlocked, or perimeter walls had no spikes. Atlas Security urges all clients to ensure alarms are activated when leaving or going to sleep, and to report any suspicious activity immediately
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The Old Trick Is Back: Why Your Power Going Off Could Be The First Sign Of A Break-In
July 14, 2026
It is a familiar and painful scene. A family returns from a weekend away, or a business owner unlocks up on a Monday morning, only to find that their property has been ransacked. Drawers pulled open, rooms searched from corner to corner, and no obvious sign of forced entry from the street. For our teams on the ground, this pattern has become increasingly familiar in recent months, and it almost always starts the same way: with the power quietly switched off.
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Numbers Down. Vigilance Up
April 28, 2026
Atlas Security responded to 116 incidents across Nelson Mandela Bay between Monday 20 April and Sunday 26 April. Activity was spread across 53 suburbs, with our teams attending to a mix of residential and commercial calls, medical events, and on-the-road incidents.
