Security officers working together
A suspect is in police custody after security officers from three different companies worked together to score a win in the fight against crime in Port Elizabeth last week.
Fidelity ADT armed response officer Hannes Joubert was on patrol in the Framesby area on Monday (13 November) when he noticed something out of the ordinary. An officer from Atlas Security was busy getting out of his vehicle to approach a suspect who looked to be carrying a bag with allegedly stolen items.
“Our officer decided to stop to see if he could offer his fellow security officer any assistance. When the suspect noticed that our officer was also stopping to question him, the unidentified man started running to get away and evade arrest,” says Ryan Britz, branch manager for Fidelity ADT Security in Port Elizabeth.
“The two officers then decided to split up into different streets to corner and apprehend the suspect. An officer from Bradbury Security also joined the pursuit. Thanks to their quick thinking and initiative the suspect was caught a few minutes later and apprehended in Murrel Crescent,” explains Britz.
What makes this case even more special, he says, is the clear synergy amongst all private security companies within the Port Elizabeth area.
“We are delighted with the fact that another thief has been put behind bars following the apprehension by these officers. It’s only through our combined efforts that we can make a difference in the fight against crime and we would like to congratulate all involved,” says Britz.
After the apprehension, Officer Joubert was asked by the Fidelity ADT Control Room to return back to the complainant’s premises in order to assist their domestic worker who had been assaulted during the robbery.
“It turns out that the alleged suspect was known by the domestic worker and that he was also an employee of the client. This again highlights the importance of vetting your staff before employing them, especially if they are conducting work on your private property,” adds Britz.
[A picture of officer Hannes Joubert is attached.]