Three men linked to various house robberies in Silverton and surrounding areas were arrested on Tuesday afternoon.

Fidelity officers Paul Grobler and Cecil Botha played an integral role in the arrest of the trio, according to Fidelity ADT district manager Leon Muller.

“The officers received information from the SAPS highway patrol team that a suspect, who planned to commit house robberies had just entered the area.

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“The officers responded immediately and started looking for the vehicle. They spotted the vehicle in front of a residential property in Waltloo Road. Calling for backup, they kept a close eye on the vehicle while SAPS, Fidelity ADT and other security companies responded,” he said.

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The Fidelity ADT reaction team intercepted the vehicle and police managed to arrest three suspects.

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The officers searched the vehicle and found housebreaking tools and an unlicensed firearm in their possession.
Muller said the vehicle was also linked to numerous positive house robberies in the Pretoria area in the last two months with case numbers from the Silverton SAPS.

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“I commend the SAPS and our officers for their quick action and managing to apprehend the suspects. These arrests highlight the importance of security companies working closely with the police. Having officers patrolling and being on call makes all the difference.”

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