Thief targeting truck battery caught

Fidelity ADT successfully stops a man trying to steal a truck battery.

Joe de Bruyn, Fidelity ADT branch Manager, says, “In the early hours of the morning at approximately 05:50, Fidelity ADT Reaction officers Andrew Ndlovu and Lenny Zulu were dispatched to a property on Petroleum Street in Nelspruit CBD. On arrival, they found a suspect inside the property trying to unlock and remove a battery from the truck cage. Fortunately, both Officers managed to apprehend the suspect.” he explains.

 “We urge all home and business owners to consider installing outdoor detection devices and perimeter security to reduce the chances of criminals reaching your property and gaining access.

De Bruyn says outdoor detection beams can be strategically placed around your property, which will trigger the alarm before a criminal has the chance to get to the actual building.

He adds the following other perimeter security tips worth taking note of:

Gates – make sure that your gate opens and closes as quickly as possible. Also, ensure that the motor has a locked box covering it to stop any attempts at tampering

Bushes and trees – make sure that bushes and trees on your property are checked regularly to ensure they are not affecting your perimeter security. Branches should be cut back to prevent blocking or impeding the effective functioning of your perimeter security, or where they may be used to climb into and access your property

Beams – make sure that beams are installed correctly and at the most optimal angle to increase their range and effectiveness. It is also important to make sure that these beams are not obscured by shrubbery, or near reflective surfaces to prevent excessive false alarm activations

Servicing your entire security system – It is very important that you have your security system serviced on a regular basis. Fidelity ADT recommends that you have your alarm serviced at least once a year and that you test your security system at least once a month 

“Please take a walk around your property and look for possible access points to your property and roof. If you suspect there are vulnerable areas, call in a security expert to help you find solutions,” he concludes. 

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