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07 February 2026 At approximately 13:07, SCP Security’s Control Room received an urgent alert via a community group regarding suspicious individuals attempting to steal a red VW Citi Golf along Morkel Street in Albertville. The swift reporting by vigilant community members enabled an immediate response. SCP Security Reaction Officers were promptly dispatched, supported by a backup vehicle, and arrived on scene. Upon arrival, it was confirmed that two suspects, travelling in a

06 February 2026 At approximately 18:30 today, reports were received of a fallen tree at the corner of Kent Ave and Short Street, Ferndale, posing a serious risk to both motorists and pedestrians. Our Fire Crew Arriving To The Scene! Our SCP Security Private Fire Search and Rescue Team was immediately dispatched and arrived on scene within minutes. Showing true dedication and professionalism, the team worked swiftly to cut and remove the fallen tree, ensuring the roadway was

5 February 2026 At approximately 06:20 this morning, SCP Security received an urgent report from a resident in the Roosevelt Park area regarding suspects actively stealing copper cables at the corner of Anton Van Wouw Street and Mendelsohn Road. Our Control Room immediately dispatched multiple officers to the scene, who arrived within minutes. First Suspect Arrested! Upon arrival of our members multiple suspects fled in a Mazda and two fled on foot, abandoning their second ve

03 February 2026 At approximately 02:42, SCP Security received an alert from one of our street guards patrolling 14th Street in Delarey, after three suspicious males were observed attempting to scale the perimeter wall of a residential property. The guard immediately activated backup protocols. An SCP Security Reaction Officer responded promptly and arrived on scene within minutes. Upon noticing the response, the suspects attempted to flee the area on foot. A coordinated purs

21 January 2026 At approximately 21:14, SCP Security received a fire alert via an emergency communication group regarding a motor vehicle on fire on the N1 Western Bypass, Fairlands. The SCP Private Fire Search & Rescue Team was immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, emergency responders found a silver Renault Kwid fully engulfed in flames. Fire crew members acted swiftly and efficiently, extinguishing the blaze within minutes to prevent further damage and reduce

21 January 2026 While conducting patrols along Scully Road, Roosevelt park one of our officers noticed suspicious movement at a property. The officer swiftly entered the premises and found suspects actively stealing electrical cables from the house. The Suspect The property appeared to be abandoned, and vagrants were allegedly responsible for the theft. One suspect was apprehended and handed over to SAPS for further investigation. First suspect arrested 👏 This incident high

17 January 2026 At 21:00, the SCP Security Private Fire, Search & Rescue Team received a report of smoke coming from the rooftops at Ridgeview Shopping Centre, Helderkruin, Johannesburg. SCP Private Fire Search And Rescue, Ready For Action! Our teams swiftly responded within minutes. Upon arrival, smoke was observed emanating from one of the rooftop air vents. The situation was quickly brought under control with the combined efforts of: SCP Security Private Fire, Search & R

4 January 2026 A coordinated security response this evening has successfully concluded with the arrest of all five suspects involved in a cable theft on Wyoming Avenue, Berario JHB, and the recovery of stolen materials. First suspect arrested The incident was initiated after 17:23 via alerts from the vigilant Wyoming community WhatsApp group, which reported suspicious activity around a critical manhole. SCP Security reaction officers were immediately dispatched. Upon arrival

31 December 2025 On Wednesday, 31 December 2025, at approximately 02:41, the SCP Control Room received an alarm activation from the Roosevelt Bowling Club on Milner Avenue, Roosevelt Park. An SCP Security Reaction Officer was immediately dispatched to the premises. Upon arrival, the officer observed a suspect attempting to gain entry through a window. Using authorised access, the officer entered the building and identified a broken window, confirming a case of forced entry. T

29 December 2025 At approximately 18:30, SCP Private Fire Search & Rescue received reports of a house fire at a property along 5th Avenue, Melville. Team's On-Site Tackling The Fire! Our fire crew was dispatched immediately and arrived on scene within minutes. Upon arrival, crews found fire originating from an electrical box in the roof, which had spread towards the geyser area. Flames affected the surrounding section of the property. The situation was brought under control s

26 December 2025 At approximately 17:17 today, reports were received via a community group of a fallen tree at the corner of Congo Road and Hill Road, Emmarentia, posing a serious risk to both motorists and pedestrians. Our Fire Crew Arriving To The Scene! Despite ongoing rainy conditions, our SCP Security Private Fire Search and Rescue Team was immediately dispatched and arrived on scene within minutes. 🌧💪 Showing true dedication and professionalism, the team worked swiftl

25 December 2025 This festive season, we extend our sincere thanks to ELF PATROL HQ for the generous Christmas gift hampers presented to our SCP Security Private Fire Search and Rescue Team, as well as our guards, controllers, and dedicated staff. Your kindness and festive spirit are truly appreciated and have brought great joy and motivation to our teams who continue to serve and protect our communities throughout the holiday season. 💙🚒👮‍♂️ 🎄🎁 Spreading festive cheer —

24 December 2025 At approximately 14:00 today, one of our clients reported a fallen tree on Mountainview Ave, Aldarapark, Randburg, posing a serious risk to both motorists and pedestrians in the area. Fallen Tree Along Mountainview Ave. Our SCP Security Private Fire Search and Rescue Team was immediately dispatched and arrived on scene within minutes. 💨 The team acted swiftly and professionally, cutting and removing the fallen trees to ensure the roadway was fully cleared an

22 December 2025 The quiet tension of a Monday afternoon, just after 1 PM on December 22nd, was broken by a call from our valued client at the Engen Garage Northcliff. A cellphone had been taken from within the shop on a still Sunday evening around 8:20 PM, a personal violation that demanded more than just a note in a logbook. From the moment the report reached us at 13:00, a different kind of machine whirred to life: the focused, analytical engine of SCP Security’s Intellige

15 December 2025 Fire Engine arriving on scene At approximately 21:04, a report was received by the SCP Control Room, which immediately dispatched the SCP Private Fire Search and Rescue Team. Fire Crew Attending to the Fallen tree The team arrived promptly and successfully cleared the tree from the roadway, ensuring the area was safe for motorists. Fire Crew removing branches 👏💛 Well done and thank you to our Fire Crew members for their swift and professional response. Fi

13 December 2025 SCP Security Private Fire Search and Rescue paid a surprise visit to BemBom in Northcliff during their annual charity run in support of St. Laurence’s Children’s Haven. Our fire truck arrived to the excitement of all the children, creating a truly memorable moment. 🚒✨ Fire truck fun, safety lessons, and lots of happy faces at St. Laurence’s Children’s Haven 😊🍦🚒 Learning about fire safety while having fun with our fire truck 🧯🚒 The children were given a

13 December 2025 Fallen Tree Along Arkansas Avenue At around 11:30 today, while on routine patrol, our SCP Security Reaction Officers noticed multiple fallen trees obstructing Arkansas Avenue and Weltevreden Road in Northcliff. 🚧🌳 The obstruction posed a risk to motorists and pedestrians using the area. Fallen Tree Cleared By Our Fire Crew On Arkansas Avenue Our SCP Security Private Fire Search and Rescue team was immediately notified and arrived on scene within minutes. 🚒

12 December 2025 At approximately 02:06am on Friday, 12 December 2025, we received an alert from our community group about a house fire at the corner of 4th Street and 8th Street in Albertskroon. SCP Private Fire Search & Rescue was dispatched immediately and arrived within minutes. On arrival, crews found the garage of a property along 8th Street burning, and a white bakkie parked in front of the garage had also caught fire. The flames around the vehicle were contained befor

08 December 2025 At 23:25 on 8 December 2025, an SCP Security Reaction Officer on patrol at the Astron Energy Petrol Station observed a male matching the description of a suspect from earlier provided CCTV footage. The footage showed the theft of a 48kg LPG gas bottle from the premises. CCTV Footage of the suspects The officer approached and questioned the individual, who subsequently confessed to the theft along with an accomplice. The South African Police Service (SAPS) wer

08 December 2025 On Monday, December 8, 2025, at approximately 22:30, SCP Control Room received a report from an on-duty officer via the group chat stating he had heard a gunshot. Our SCP Security Officer was dispatched to the general area to investigate but, upon arrival, found nothing suspicious during an initial check. Arrested Suspect The situation escalated at approximately 23:22 when the SCP Reaction Officer was approached by a client on Cedar Drive. The client reported