Smash-and-grab incidents have become an unfortunate reality in the Potchefstroom CBD Area. These crimes occur when opportunistic criminals break vehicle windows or open unlocked doors to steal valuables while drivers are parked in traffic or at intersections. Such incidents distressing for many obvious reasons. Understanding how to prevent and respond

On 11 January 2025, our CCTV operators detected suspicious activity and promptly dispatched reaction units. Upon arrival, it was discovered that a victim had been robbed at knifepoint, sustaining minor cuts on his arms. The suspect fled into dense brush near Spruit Street. Thanks to a coordinated effort between our

Are Thieves Using Your Roof as a Way In? Over the past month, burglaries involving roof access have been on the rise, targeting residential, commercial, and industrial properties alike. Thieves exploit weak points in roofing, bypass alarm systems, and leave behind costly damage.

In a remarkable demonstration of teamwork and innovation, Potchefstroom’s private organizations and SAPS units joined forces to combat the growing wave of vehicle theft in the region. On November 27, 2024, their efforts paid off with the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of a stolen Toyota Hilux bakkie.

On Wednesday, 23 October, at 9:15, we received an urgent call from Belrex Innovations about a vehicle linked to criminal activity heading toward Potchefstroom from Johannesburg on the N12. Teaming up quickly with SAPS, we intercepted the vehicle just outside town. Two suspects were arrested, and the car was seized