16/10/2026
# INCIDENT REPORT - ARREST
**Date:** 16 October 2026
**Time:** Approximately 03h40
**Location:** Eastwood / Yellowwood Street
**Initial Reporting Site:** Pepper Tree Estate
**Incident Type:** Attempted Cable Theft / Suspects Apprehended
**Responding Units:** M3, R2, R4, R8
**SAPS:** Honeydew SAPS
**Suspects Apprehended:** 2
**Total Suspects Reportedly Involved:** 5
# # # Incident Details
At approximately 03h40, a security officer stationed at Pepper Tree Estate reported suspicious activity while conducting his routine patrols.
The guard noticed an unknown male walking around near the entrance gate of the complex. Due to the suspicious behaviour, the guard contacted the control room and requested that a reaction vehicle be dispatched to investigate.
A reaction officer was dispatched to the area. However, upon arrival, the individual could not be located.
While continuing with patrols in the surrounding area, the reaction officer spotted one suspicious male and decided to maintain observation of his movements.
While keeping watch, the reaction officer noticed a second male emerging from the nearby bushes. Due to the suspicious behaviour of both individuals, the officer immediately called for backup over the radio.
# # # Apprehension of First Suspect
Upon receiving the backup request, Mike 3 proceeded to assist.
On arrival, Mike 3 met with Romeo 4, who pointed out the location where one of the suspects was lying concealed in the bushes.
Mike 3 approached the suspect, successfully apprehended him and detained him.
Once the suspect was secured, a thorough search was conducted, during which tools believed to be used for opening manhole covers were discovered.
Mike 3 immediately contacted Honeydew SAPS, informing them of the apprehension and requesting police assistance.
Shortly thereafter, Honeydew SAPS arrived on scene with a total of five police vehicles. The first suspect was handed over to SAPS members.
# # # Search for Second Suspect
Following the handover of the first suspect, a search operation commenced for the second suspect who had fled the area.
Mike 3, Romeo 2, Romeo 4, Romeo 8 and SAPS members conducted a search of the surrounding streets and areas.
During the search, Romeo 8 located the second suspect along Yellowwood Street. The suspect was found without shoes and was detained by Romeo 8 while awaiting backup.
Mike 3, Romeo 2 and SAPS members proceeded to Romeo 8's location.
Upon arrival, Romeo 2 positively identified the individual as the second suspect who had fled earlier.
The second suspect was subsequently handed over to Honeydew SAPS.
# # # SAPS Investigation
Following the apprehension of both suspects, SAPS proceeded to Honeydew Police Station, accompanied by Mike 3.
At the station, SAPS members questioned the suspects to establish their intentions and gather further information regarding their activities in the area.
During questioning, information was obtained indicating that a total of five suspects had been operating in the area. The suspects reportedly fled when they noticed the reaction officers.
It was further established from the information obtained that their alleged intention was to steal underground electrical cables by opening manholes to gain access to the cables.
A criminal docket was opened by Honeydew SAPS, and both apprehended suspects were officially placed into police custody and detained in the station's holding cells.
Romeo 2 also proceeded to Honeydew Police Station to provide a formal statement for inclusion in the case docket.
# # # Outcome
- Initial suspicious activity reported by the security guard at Pepper Tree Estate.
- Reaction officers responded and monitored suspicious individuals in the area.
- Two suspects successfully apprehended and handed over to Honeydew SAPS.
- Tools believed to be used for opening manholes discovered during the search.
- Five SAPS vehicles responded to the incident.
- Information obtained during questioning indicated that five suspects were allegedly involved.
- Suspected intention was to steal underground electrical cables.
- Criminal docket opened by Honeydew SAPS.
- Both apprehended suspects detained in SAPS holding cells.
- Romeo 2 attended the police station to provide a statement.
- Three additional suspects remain unaccounted for.
**Case Status:** Open – SAPS investigation ongoing.
**Reporting Officer:** Mike 3 (M3)
