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Robbery: East Rand. If you can recognise the suspects, call CrimeStop on 08600 10111.
STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERED, SUSPECT ARRESTED
Johannesburg South
Shortly after 11am, a Safer City alert came through from Gauteng Tactical Operators with coordinates for a stolen vehicle travelling on the R82 towards Johannesburg South. Safer City dispatched Blue Hawk Tactical’s DSU team to the location.
On arrival in Olifantsvlei, the vehicle had been recovered by another security company and one suspect was arrested. A second suspect fled into the bushes. Gauteng Highway Patrol and JMPD TRU also attended the scene.
The vehicle had been stolen in Ennerdale, and a case of theft of motor vehicle has been opened.
UNITS INVOLVED:
Blue Hawk Tactical
JMPD TRU
Gauteng Highway Patrol
Other Security Companies
Safer City
SOUGHT VEHICLE RECOVERED
Johannesburg | 28 October 2026
An intelligence-driven operation has led to the recovery of a sought motor vehicle in Johannesburg.
Acting on information received, members followed up and conducted further investigations. The vehicle was located, confirmed as sought, and booked in at the designated pound for safeguarding and further investigation.
UNITS INVOLVED:
EMPD
JMPD
Blue Hawk Tactical
Safer City
ALTERCATION AVERTED AT SPRINGS RESTAURANT
Springs | 28 October 2026
Just after 9pm, the Safer City Control Room received a call from a Blue Hawk Tactical client reporting a verbal altercation at their restaurant in Springs.
Blue Hawk Tactical responded. Minutes after the officer arrived, seven men arrived demanding access to confront someone involved in the earlier incident. The officer denied them entry and called for backup.
Additional Blue Hawk Tactical units and management arrived within minutes, and the group left. Units remained on scene until the restaurant closed, and the client was escorted to safety.
UNITS INVOLVED:
Blue Hawk Tactical
Safer City
MEDICAL EMERGENCY AT SPRINGS SCHOOL
Springs | 31 October 2026
In the evening, a Safer City alert came through from a school in Springs: a security officer on duty had fallen seriously ill.
Safer City dispatched emergency services to the scene, with Blue Hawk Tactical responding to assist. Guardian Angels First Responders attended to the officer, and a GPG ambulance dispatched by Safer City transported him to hospital for further care.
We wish the officer a full recovery.
UNITS INVOLVED:
Blue Hawk Tactical
Guardian Angels First Responders
GPG Ambulance
Safer City
Safer City Solutions Polycriminality AI Platform retweeted
Hardware store owner, Rizwan Butt (40) kidnapped in Ngcobo, Eastern Cape. His employee was also taken. The kidnapping took place on 19 Oct and both men are still missing.
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INTRUDER ARRESTED
Modder East, Springs | 31 October 2026
Just after 4am, a Safer City alert reported an intruder in a family’s yard. He claimed he lived there. He did not.
Blue Hawk Tactical and FADT Security detained the suspect on scene and handed him over to Springs SAPS. The family is safe.
UNITS INVOLVED:
Blue Hawk Tactical Response Unit
FADT Security
Springs SAPS
Safer City
INTRUDER ARRESTED
Modder East, Springs | 31 October 2026
Just after 4am, a Safer City alert reported an intruder in a family’s yard. He claimed he lived there. He did not.
Blue Hawk Tactical and FADT Security detained the suspect on scene and handed him over to Springs SAPS. The family is safe.
UNITS INVOLVED:
Blue Hawk Tactical Response Unit
FADT Security
Springs SAPS
Safer City
STOLEN MOTORCYCLE RECOVERED IN BEZUIDENHOUT VALLEY
DATE: 15 OCTOBER 2026
ADDRESS: BEZUIDENHOUT VALLEY, JOHANNESBURG
REPORT:
Following a SaferCity alert received regarding a stolen motorcycle, Blue Hawk Tactical members mobilised to Bezuidenhout Valley.
During a search of the area, members successfully located the motorcycle abandoned in nearby bushes.
The Anti-Hijacking Unit and Bas Secure Security arrived to assist with the recovery. The motorcycle was handed over for further processing.
RECOVERIES:
1 x Bajaj Boxer motorcycle
UNITS INVOLVED:
-Blue Hawk Tactical
-Anti-Hijacking Unit
-Bas Secure Security
-SaferCity
SECURITY OFFICER ARRESTED | TWO FIREARMS RECOVERED
DATE: 4 OCTOBER 2026
ADDRESS: SPRINGS
REPORT:
Following a SaferCity alert received regarding a motor vehicle collision in Springs, emergency services and law enforcement were mobilised to the scene.
A security officer involved in the collision allegedly attempted to flee the area on foot. Blue Hawk Tactical members pursued the individual and successfully apprehended him.
The individual was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and was placed under arrest.
During further inspection, two firearms were discovered inside the security vehicle. EMPD secured the firearms for further investigation and processing.
The matter was handed over to the relevant authorities for further investigation.
RECOVERIES:
1 x Rifle
1 x Revolver
UNITS INVOLVED:
-Blue Hawk Tactical
-SaferCity
-EMPD
-GPG Emergency Medical Services
STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERED
DATE: 3 OCTOBER 2026
ADDRESS: BEDFORDVIEW
REPORT:
Following a SaferCity alert received regarding a stolen vehicle in Bedfordview, security and tracking partners mobilised to the area.
The stolen Ford Ranger was successfully located abandoned, with no suspects found with the vehicle.
Available camera footage was reviewed and indicated that a suspect had fled the area after abandoning the vehicle.
Cartrack and multiple security partners attended the recovery scene, while the SaferCity Control Room dispatched SAPS to assist.
SAPS arrived and continued with the necessary investigation.
RECOVERIES:
1 x Stolen Ford Ranger
UNITS INVOLVED:
-Blue Hawk Tactical
-Cartrack
-Mamba Security
-Task Tactical
-SSG Security
-Bedfordview SAPS
-SaferCity
HIJACKED VEHICLE RECOVERED
DATE: 3 OCTOBER 2026
ADDRESS: WRIGHT PARK, SPRINGS
REPORT:
Following a SaferCity alert received regarding a hijacked vehicle tracked to the Springs area, Blue Hawk Tactical members mobilised to the vehicle’s last known location.
The hijacked Volkswagen Polo was successfully located abandoned. The suspects had fled the area prior to the arrival of responding members and had taken the vehicle key.
Cartrack responded to the recovery location and the vehicle owner arrived on scene.
The owner elected to cancel the case and arranged for the vehicle to be towed back to his premises.
The recovered vehicle was handed over to Cartrack for the necessary procedures.
RECOVERIES:
1 x Hijacked Volkswagen Polo
UNITS INVOLVED:
-Blue Hawk Tactical
-Cartrack
-SaferCity
SERIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT | PATIENT AIRLIFTED
DATE: 02 OCTOBER 2026
ADDRESS: SPRINGS
REPORT:
Following a SaferCity alert received regarding a serious motor vehicle accident in Springs, emergency services, law enforcement and security members mobilised to the scene.
Due to the severity of the injuries sustained, Netcare HEMS was dispatched to provide emergency aeromedical assistance.
Responding units assisted with securing the scene and managing traffic while medical personnel attended to the patient.
The patient was airlifted from the scene for further medical treatment. Once emergency operations were completed, the roadway was cleared and traffic resumed.
UNITS INVOLVED:
-Blue Hawk Tactical
-Netcare HEMS
-GPG Emergency Medical Services
-Springs SAPS
-EMPD
-SaferCity
BUSINESS ROBBERY | SUSPECT ARRESTED
DATE: 2 OCTOBER 2026
ADDRESS: NUFFIELD, SPRINGS
REPORT:
Following a SaferCity alert received regarding an alarm activation at a business premises in Nuffield, Blue Hawk Tactical members responded to the scene.
On arrival, a suspect was located on the premises and additional members responded to assist. The suspect was detained after being found in possession of the stolen goods.
Springs SAPS was dispatched to the scene and placed the suspect under arrest.
The suspect was transported to the police station for further investigation and processing.
UNITS INVOLVED:
-Blue Hawk Tactical
-Springs SAPS
-SaferCity
SERIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT | THREE INJURED
DATE: 25 SEPTEMBER 2026
ADDRESS: CYRILDENE, JOHANNESBURG
REPORT:
Following a SaferCity alert received regarding a serious motor vehicle accident in Cyrildene, emergency services and security members were mobilised to the scene.
On arrival, it was established that two vehicles had been involved in a head-on collision. Three occupants sustained injuries, with one patient reported to be in a critical condition.
Medical personnel attended to and stabilised the injured at the scene. Two patients were transported by ambulance to hospital for further treatment, while arrangements were subsequently made for the third patient to be transported for further medical care.
SAPS and JMPD also responded to assist at the scene. Both vehicles were later removed and the roadway was cleared.
UNITS INVOLVED:
-Blue Hawk Tactical
-Netcare 911
-Cleveland SAPS
-JMPD
-First Help Towing
-SaferCity
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | SUSPECT ARRESTED
DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER 2026
ADDRESS: CLEVELAND COJ
REPORT:
Following a SaferCity alert received regarding a domestic violence incident at a residence in Cleveland Policing precinct, Blue Hawk Tactical and SAPS were mobilised to assist.
It was reported that a male was damaging furniture inside the residence. On arrival, the male had already left the property.
The resident was advised to contact responding members should he return. When the male later returned to the residence, Cleveland SAPS responded within minutes.
Officers placed him under arrest and transported him to the police station for further investigation.
UNITS INVOLVED:
-Blue Hawk Tactical
-Cleveland SAPS
-SaferCity
THREE SUSPECTS APPREHENDED FOLLOWING CHASE
DATE: 18 SEPTEMBER 2026
ADDRESS: CLEVELAND, JOHANNESBURG
REPORT:
Following a SaferCity alert received regarding a chase involving suspected criminals in Cleveland, multiple security partners mobilised to assist.
A coordinated response resulted in three suspects being successfully apprehended.
One of the suspects was found with a stab wound and received first-aid assistance at the scene while medical assistance was requested.
SAPS Flying Squad responded to the scene, and the suspects were handed over for further investigation.
UNITS INVOLVED:
-Blue Hawk Tactical
-BSG
-Circinus
-SaferCity
-SAPS Flying Squad
MEDICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE
DATE: 18 SEPTEMBER 2026
ADDRESS: MORNINGHILL, BEDFORDVIEW
REPORT:
Following a SaferCity alert received regarding a medical emergency at a residence in Morninghill, emergency medical services and security members were mobilised to assist.
On arrival, it was established that an elderly male required medical attention.
First responders and paramedics attended to the patient at the scene before he was transported to hospital for further medical treatment.
UNITS INVOLVED:
-Blue Hawk Tactical
-SaferCity
-First Responders
-Netcare Ambulance Services
-GPG Emergency Medical Services
HIJACKING & KIDNAPPING | VICTIM AND VEHICLE RECOVERED
DATE: 26 AUGUST 2026
ADDRESS: SPRINGS
REPORT:
Following a SaferCity alert received regarding a female victim who had been hijacked and kidnapped along with her vehicle, multiple security partners, law enforcement and community safety members mobilised and commenced a coordinated search for the victim and the hijacked vehicle.
Information was received indicating that the victim had been dropped off in the Springs area. Responding members successfully located and secured her. Although severely shaken by the incident, she had sustained no physical injuries and was safely reunited with her family.
The hijacked Toyota Yaris was later tracked to Kwa-Thema, where it was successfully recovered. No suspects were present at the recovery location.
UNITS INVOLVED:
-Blue Hawk Tactical
-Beast Tactical
-Prosafe Security
-Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department
-Springs SAPS
-OosRand 911 Network
-Selection Park CPF
-SaferCity






















