Major Arrest: Atlas Security RIU and SAPS Catch Wanted Suspect
Crime
With support from the Despatch Crime Prevention Unit, Atlas Security’s Rapid Intervention Unit (RIU) and SAPS have successfully arrested a suspect wanted for fraud since 2021.
For the past two weeks, our teams had been on the lookout for a green Isuzu bakkie, repeatedly flagged by our advanced CCTV network—especially at Draaifontein Road. This case is a great example of how effective real-time CCTV footage can be in tracking down suspects and supporting active investigations.
The breakthrough came when our Uitenhage area vehicle spotted the suspect’s vehicle near Despatch school. Our team immediately called SAPS for backup. Within minutes, SAPS and our RIU members converged at the address, where the vehicle was parked.
The property owner explained the vehicle was borrowed from a friend, and while SAPS didn’t have a warrant to enter, the suspect eventually walked out. Using a recent photo, officers confirmed his identity and presented the arrest warrant. He surrendered without resistance. When he requested to fetch belongings from the bakkie, a sharp-eyed SAPS officer noticed a firearm, which was safely recovered and confiscated.
The suspect was escorted to Despatch SAPS and then detained at Mount Road SAPS for processing.
This arrest wouldn’t have been possible without seamless teamwork and the power of CCTV technology. A big thank you to everyone involved for your dedication and coordination.
Read More
Uitenhage/Kariega Under Pressure, Atlas Responds: Two Arrests in One Day
December 18, 2025
Another strong operational success for Atlas Security in Uitenhage, an area currently experiencing a high rate of criminal activity. Earlier today, Atlas Security’s Control Room received a burglary signal from a business premises in Uitenhage. Armed Response Officer Bravo 155 was immediately dispatched and, upon arrival, conducted an external inspection which confirmed a break-in in progress. Continuous updates were relayed to the Control Room, and additional backup was requested without delay.
.jpg)
Swift Response Leads to Arrests after Repeated Cable Theft in Uitenhage
January 15, 2026
The past 24 hours delivered a powerful message. Persistent infrastructure theft will not be tolerated. Atlas Security successfully assisted in the arrest of two suspects following repeated incidents of cable theft and damage to critical infrastructure near the railway line in the Uitenhage area.
Swift Response Leads to Arrest in Greenshields Park
March 3, 2025
A suspect was caught red-handed during a break-in on Thrush Road, Greenshields Park. Atlas Security’s swift response prevented any loss, leading to a successful arrest and full restoration of the client’s security.