August 2021

Fidelity ADT urges residents to remain vigilant and arm their alarms even if they are at home. Residents need to be aware that criminals are becoming more brazen and we have seen an increase in the number of daytime robberies in the Norkem Park, Birchleigh and surrounding areas.

Sheldon Grobler Community Operations Manager for Fidelity ADT, says, “What concerns us is that many people don’t arm their alarm systems when they are at home and we sometimes even come across properties where gates are left open.”

In the latest incident in Norkem Park, on the 29 July at approximately 12:00, a resident saw two suspects jumping over her wall. She quickly ran and closed her internal safety doors, while calling for help on her community WhatApp group. Her son was in the house with her and warned the criminals that help was on the way. The suspects fled the scene before they could steal anything.

“These opportunistic criminals are aggressively trying to gain entry into peoples’ houses where electronics can be easily found. We urge residents to lock windows, gates and doors and carry your panic button when at home.” Says Grobler.

He offered the following Security tips:

• Arm your alarm even if you are at home
• Arm your alarm whenever you leave your home, even if for 30 minutes and when you go to bed
• Test your alarm regularly to make sure it is working
• Teach your children and domestic worker how to use your alarm system
• Close windows and check all doors are locked
• Secure your perimeter at all times
• Activate outdoor detection
• Lock all garden, leisure and other equipment away when not in use
• Be extra vigilant when leaving and arriving home. If you notice anything or anyone suspicious, don’t turn into your driveway
• Never allow strangers onto your property, no matter what they say their business is Ensure your domestic staff know this rule
• Always carry a remote panic when you’re at home and equip your domestic staff with panics

Report anything suspicious to the SAPS or your security provider immediately

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Compiled on behalf of Fidelity ADT by Cathy Findley Public Relations, for media queries contact Jacqui Moloi on 071 764 8233 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.