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18 May 2026 At approximately 02:44am, SCP Security received a report of dogs barking along Smuts Avenue in Waterval Estate. Our Control Room immediately dispatched Reaction Officers to patrol and investigate the area near the reported address. Upon arrival, one of our officers noticed two suspects attempting to steal a gate motor at the property of one of our clients. Suspect Apprehended by Our Officers The officer immediately pursued the suspects, and a foot chase ensued. On

17 May 2026 At approximately 03:08am, SCP Security received a call regarding suspicious activity inside a resident’s yard on Milner Avenue in Roosevelt Park. Suspects Apprehended by Our Officers Our controllers immediately dispatched Reaction Officers to investigate the complaint. Upon their swift arrival, officers searched the property and discovered two male suspects inside the yard attempting to steal stoves and remove a gate motor. Suspects Attempted To Steal The Gate Mot

05 May 2026 SCP Security Private Fire Search & Rescue responded to a fallen tree on Buffalo Road, Emmarentia, on Tuesday evening. At 19:57, the SCP Control Room received a report of a tree blocking the roadway, and immediately dispatched our team to assist with closing off the road and ensuring it was safe for motorists. Picture Of The Fallen Tree! Our team arrived swiftly and began cutting away the main sections of the tree, which was obstructing the middle of the road. The

17 April 2026 At approximately 21:35 this evening, SCP Security received an urgent report from a resident regarding a suspicious vehicle in the Roosevelt Park area. A patrolling Reaction Officer was stopped by the resident, who pointed out where suspects were hiding in a manhole at the corner of Anton Van Wouw Street and Mendelsohn Road, Roosevelt Park. Our Control Room immediately dispatched multiple officers, who arrived within minutes. Upon arrival, multiple suspects fled

30 March 2026 We here at SCP Security and the “Let’s Work” Team have been hard at work doing a much-needed clean-up along Vancouver Park, Northcliff. 💪✨ The team also extended their efforts beyond the park, clearing rubbish along surrounding sidewalks, open spaces, nearby streets and general waste removed to improve the look and safety of the area. 🧹🌱 A huge thank you to the Let’s Work Team for their ongoing dedication to keeping our neighborhoods clean, safe, and welcomin

09 March 2026 At approximately 16:00 this afternoon, our control room received reports of smoke and a fire at Super Spar on the corner of Beyers Naudé Drive and Mountainview Avenue, Blackheath. SCP Private Fire Search & Rescue was immediately dispatched and arrived within minutes. Fire-Ops served as the primary responders for this incident and did solid work on the ground. We were glad to work conjointly with them to tackle the blaze and bring the situation under control. The

27 February 2026 At approximately 19:31, SCP Security received a panic signal from a business on Pendoring Road regarding an attempted vehicle theft in progress. Our Control Room immediately dispatched officers, who arrived on scene within minutes. Upon arrival, our officer found that a male suspect had already been apprehended thanks to the swift and vigilant actions of community members and nearby shoppers. The suspect had allegedly attempted to steal a vehicle and was dri

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