Yesterday afternoon, at approximately 4:50pm, while at an intersection on Louis Botha Avenue, a victim was approached by an armed suspect who tapped on the victim’s window. Reacting quickly, the victim drove away and notified the CAP Control Room who had already put together a comprehensive canvassing operation, using knowledge obtained from previous robberies. Soon thereafter, an undercover CAP spotter in the area identified a male matching the description of the robot robbe

This afternoon, three suspects, one armed, robbed a victim of their valuables on Morkel Road, Corner Dartford Avenue in Lyndhurst. After the robbery, the suspects fled in a vehicle. The screams of the victim drew the attention of a patrolling CAP Unit who then proceeded to canvas the area for the suspects’ vehicle. The CAP Unit found the suspect vehicle a short distance away, crashed at the side of the road. The tactical officers spotted the suspects as they attempted to flee

This morning an incident took place inside a mall in Highlands North, whereby four suspects, one armed, entered a business, holding up staff and demanding valuables. When they had completed their robbery, they exited the Mall and entered a vehicle where a another suspect was waiting. CAP control room received a panic button activation, and promptly contacted the store to learn of the robbery. They immediately dispatched a tactical unit, who found the suspects driving reckless

This afternoon, whilst on patrol in Morningside, CAP officers identified a lock on a gate that had been tampered with on Centre Road. They proceeded to investigate further when they came across 3 suspects in the process of stealing metal sheeting from the vacant property. Two of the suspects were quickly apprehended, while the third managed to flee. The homeowner was contacted and they were subsequently handed over to SAPS. #march2017

This afternoon, a concerned resident called CAP to report a suspicious individual she noticed trespassing on her neighbour’s property. The CAP control room operator dispatched resources to scene whilst keeping the caller on the line, ensuring her safety at all times. CAP Tactical units arrived on scene within minutes, to find three suspects that had jumped over the wall into the property in Umgeni Road. CAP Officers apprehended one suspect outside the property while the rema

Vehicle recovery in Melrose On Friday afternoon, a resident had parked his vehicle on the pavement of his premises on Corlett Drive. Whilst parked on the pavement, the vehicle was stolen. The resident immediately notified his tracking company. The resident also contacted the CAP Control Room who dispatched tactical officers to assist in the search for the suspects and the resident’s vehicle. Thanks to tracking company and CAP, the vehicle was recovered nearby. Suspect apprehe

While patrolling this morning, CAP Tactical Officers discovered two individuals carrying bicycles heading away from the Lyndhurst area at the corner of Whitney and Junction Roads in Bramley View. The officers approached the individuals and asked them where they got the bicycles from. At this point, the suspects confessed that they had stolen the bicycles and they attempted to get away. The CAP officers pursued the suspects, apprehending one. SAPS was immediately called to the

Yesterday afternoon, domestic worker spotted a suspicious looking individual trespassing on a property in Elfinwold Road, Saxonwold. When she spotted the suspect, she immediately started screaming, at which point, the neighbours, who heard the screaming, pressed their panic button linked to CAP. CAP Tactical officers were dispatched to the scene and upon arrival found the suspect attempting to flee. After a short chase, the Tactical officers apprehended the suspect on Anerl

CAP Apprehends suspect for theft in Highlands North Early this morning the CAP Control Room received a panic button activation from a restaurant in Highlands North. Cap Tactical officers were dispatched to the scene and found a suspect in the process of stealing items, interrupting the suspect in the process. He attempted to flee, but was quickly apprehended by the officers. The suspect was taken into custody and handed over to Norwood Police. Suspect Apprehended in Trespassi

On Sunday, 19 March, a taxi driver skipped a stop street at an intersection in Highlands North, resulting in an accident with another vehicle. Immediately after the accident occurred, the driver of the taxi sped off in an attempt to flee the scene. A witness to the accident called CAP and a Tactical Unit patrolling nearby arrived within minutes. Upon arrival, CAP’s Tactical Unit spotted the taxi and immediately gave chase. A brief pursuit ensued, resulting in the apprehension

CAP would like to alert all motorists to an individual that is targeting motorists at various robot intersections along Louis Botha Avenue, conducting armed robberies in the public space. The suspect, armed with a firearm, will approach you under the guise of asking for change or food. Whilst engaging with the suspect, he will reveal his firearm and demand valuables. The suspect has been spotted at various intersections along Louis Botha Avenue at various times of the day.

Friday 10 March – 3rd Street Orange Grove At a supermarket on 3rd Street in Orange Grove, CAP Officers were responding to a panic activation whereby a suspect had been caught by the shop owner for shoplifting. Upon arrival of the CAP Officers, the suspect was quickly apprehended and handed over to SAPS. Friday 10 March – 10th Avenue Sydenham While patrolling on 10th Avenue in Sydenham, CAP Tactical Units caught a suspect attempting to lift a gate off its rails. When the susp

Thanks to the efforts of CAP and SAPS, this morning saw two suspects arrested in connection with a house break-in on 9th Avenue in Orange Grove. The homeowner was returning home and whilst at his gate, heard suspicious noises coming from inside the property. Upon investigation, the home owner saw two suspects run past him with valuables from his home. The home owner proceeded to pursue the suspects whilst contacting CAP, who rapidly dispatched a tactical unit to the scene.

Last night, while stuck in traffic on Bolton Road in Rosebank, a victim was robbed at gunpoint by two suspects. Shortly thereafter the suspects proceeded to a second victim, also stuck in traffic, but after failing to comply to the robbers’ demands, the victim proceeded to sound his car horn. The suspects fled on foot towards Jan Smuts Avenue. After witnessing the second incident, a community member contacted CAP’s Control Room and tactical units were swiftly dispatched to th

This afternoon, a resident of Terrace Road, Mountain View, witnessed two suspects walking towards his street carrying a bag and alcohol. The resident, who classified this as suspicious, proceeded to push his panic button. CAP's Control Room received the panic signal and immediately dispatched a tactical unit for further investigation. Upon arriving on scene, CAP's tactical officers saw the witness chasing two suspects on foot in the direction of Osborn Road. CAP officers gave