🚨SCP SECURITY APPREHENDS COPPER THIEVES🚨
- jaun34
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
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.
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, officers confirmed a theft had already occurred, with stolen cables located in a nearby Toyota Quantum.
Demonstrating precise coordination, the SCP team swiftly secured the area and apprehended four individuals directly linked to the crime. The operation was supported by a partnering security firm on scene, whose officers successfully apprehended one additional suspect, ensuring the entire group was located and detained.
Fairland SAPS is currently on the scene and has taken charge of the investigation, the five individuals in custody, and the recovered stolen property.
"Tonight's operation turned a reported crime into a full recovery and arrest. This is the powerful result of instant community reporting and seamless collaboration between partners."
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