Fraud and what you need to know about it The Rising Threat: Protecting Personal Information in a Digital Age.
Fraud cases involving unauthorized access to personal data are rising, sparking concerns about identity theft and financial security. Victims face emotional, financial, and reputational harm, while businesses bear higher costs. This widespread issue highlights the need for increased awareness and preventative measures to protect both individuals and organizations from its impact.
What to Do During an Armed Robbery: Stay Safe with These 7 Tips
An armed robbery is a terrifying and dangerous situation that can unfold in seconds. Whether it happens at a mall, store, or public place, your priority must be your safety. Knowing how to respond can make a life-saving difference — not just for you, but for those around you.
Alert: Rise in Pickpocketing Incidents as Students Return
With the return of students, pickpocketing incidents are on the rise again. Pickpocketing is a form of theft where a person (the “pocket-picker”) sneakily takes money, wallets, phones, or other valuables from someone’s pocket, bag, or clothing without them noticing. Most of the time the incidents happen in crowded areas where the suspect(s) use techniques like misdirection, bumping into victims, or working in groups to create distractions.
Protecting Yourself Against Smash-and-Grab Incidents While in Traffic
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 to these crimes can help keep you safe.
Arrest Crime Report 11 January 2025
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 team, the AfriForum Neighbourhood Watch, and the SAPS, the suspect was successfully apprehended.
Pay Attention to the Rising Threat of Roof Access Burglaries
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.
Potchefstroom’s Joint Forces Strike Back Against Vehicle Theft
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.
Quick Response and Teamwork Lead to Successful Arrest Near Potchefstroom
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 for further investigation—a great example of what can happen when collaboration and swift action come together.
Read more about how teamwork and tech make a difference every day.