On Saturday, 10 October 2026, at approximately 10h10, the GWA Marshall Security Emergency Dispatch Centre received a report of a gate theft at a business premises along Sugarbush Crescent in Westmead.
GWA Marshall Security Tactical Teams and Armed Response Officers were immediately alerted and dispatched to investigate, with additional overhead surveillance support provided.
According to reports, a suspect had allegedly entered the client’s premises without permission, removed a gate and fled with the stolen property.
While conducting proactive patrols in the surrounding area, a GWA Marshall Security Armed Response Officer spotted the suspect along Hillclimb Road and immediately apprehended him.
The complainant indicated their intention to press charges, and Pinetown SAPS were notified. Officers arrived on scene a short while later and transported the suspect to the police station for further processing and investigation.
Marshall Security commends the vigilance and proactive approach of the GWA Marshall Security Officers involved. Their attention to suspicious activity, combined with effective information sharing and proactive patrols, resulted in the successful apprehension of the suspect and recovery of the stolen property.
The Greater Westmead Association (GWA), in partnership with Marshall Security, remains committed to proactive crime prevention throughout Westmead. Through dedicated patrols, rapid information sharing and coordinated responses with SAPS, the initiative continues to play an important role in combating crime and protecting businesses and communities within the GWA footprint.
