Summary of Events:
Homeland Security SA received a BOLO alert from Sydenham SAPS regarding a wanted Ford Bantam, linked to Sydenham CAS 13/01/26.
While conducting patrols in the Glenwood area, one of our Tactical Units spotted the vehicle travelling along Esther Roberts Road. Backup was immediately requested, and units maintained visual contact with the vehicle.
After a short follow, the vehicle came to a stop. Upon exiting the vehicle and noticing Homeland Security members, the suspect fled on foot down Umbilo Road.
Unfortunately for him, Homeland Security Glenwood UIP TRT was already in position, closed the gap within seconds, and successfully apprehended the suspect.
Umbilo SAPS arrived on scene shortly thereafter and took custody of both the suspect and the vehicle. The suspect and vehicle were formally booked in at Umbilo SAPS under the following references:
- SAP14 Reference: 42/02/2026
- SAP13 Reference: 111/02/2026
Role Players Involved:
- Homeland Security Recovery Unit
- Homeland Security Glenwood UIP TRT
- Umbilo SAPS
- Patron Shield
