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1 NEWSLETTER - JANUARY 2017 Broken hearted? We can fix those. On Valentine s Day, and every other day. Talk about a full service security company, right? Selected Reaction Vehicles come fitted with state of the art AED units, which means you can call us, In Case Of Anything. (Ps. Sorry if Cupid is a sucky shot btw. He unfortunately doesn t train with us). Automatic External Defibrillator IN CASE OF ANYTHING f f f

SPECIAL FEATURE Neighbourhood on Watch Just over a year ago, a handful of Glen Anil residents decided to form a network to alert each other, via social media tools, of suspicious activities within

Due to their success, the Glen Anil Neighbourhood Watch membership has grown steadily and now has over 190 registered members.

2 SPECIAL FEATURE Neighbourhood on Watch Just over a year ago, a handful of Glen Anil residents decided to form a network to alert each other, via social media tools, of suspicious activities within the immediate area. Using WhatsApp they created a working model that has been useful in alerting neighbours of issues, and preventing potential situations. Due to their success, the Glen Anil Neighbourhood Watch membership has grown steadily and now has over 190 registered members. They are encouraging all residents within Glen Anil to join this network and have set up Alert WhatsApp groups for each street, allowing neighbours to communicate directly with each other. The street admins relay pertinent information to a central group and associated security companies, us included. They have also now launched a website ( to provide a convenient means for residents to register their street s WhatsApp group and become involved in this neighbourhood initiative. The website provides information, safety tips and other features. There are no enforced neighbourhood patrols, as those involved believe that just being aware of your surroundings, and reporting unusual activity, is a very effective form of patrolling. The sense of community promoted between neighbours thanks to this communication network has also made the area much safer, as people feel less isolated and vulnerable, knowing that help is near at hand. They also have a Facebook Group where members can discuss topics of a more general nature pertaining to the neighbourhood. Here at Marshall Security we highly recommend that you join this sort of initiative as we all attempt to take our neighbourhoods back, together. Northglen News, 16 December 2016 Website:

MEET MARSHALL SPOTLIGHT ON: ERNIE OLIVIER Official Title/Position Sales Representative - North Coast Ballito. How long have you worked for Marshall Security?

3 MEET MARSHALL SPOTLIGHT ON: ERNIE OLIVIER Official Title/Position Sales Representative - North Coast Ballito. How long have you worked for Marshall Security? I have been employed at Marshall Security since 1st of December What did you do today? Today (Sunday) I was busy doing customization work on one of my vehicles as car modifications is a hobby of mine. Why do you do what you do? I am passionate about security and love sales in the security industry, the one on one interaction with people and providing security solutions that are not just once off sales but the beginning of a trust relationship. What do you think makes Marshall Security different? Why I think Marshall is different from the crowd is the fact that they truly stand for: in case of anything - they substantiate their motto, and it is great to be part of a team whose focus is people not just money. This is because a lot of companies have the objective of money first then service and people, refreshingly Marshall stands for service to people then money. Best part of the job? Closing deals, driving around Ballito and seeing the Marshall sign boards - knowing that I was a part of making this happen. I guess it goes hand in hand with providing a solution that fulfills the clients security needs and leaving that same client with a better understanding of what security is about. A little background information / what did you do before Marshall Security? I ve been in the security industry for 23 years, started as a security guard, worked myself up to a installer and then into sales. In between I owned my own business, dabbled in car restoration and home maintenance / renovations. Learnt anything that you didn t know before you started? I Believe everyday presents opportunities to learn new things as long as you are open and willing to do so and so far at Marshall not only is this true but I have experienced first hand that I am not just a number but a team member. Finish these sentences (for a little fun): Who knew that a security company could be so alarming. I wasn t expecting to see NO WAY!! Really... could it be? Nooooo - can t be... It s amazing what you can do with the answers to these questions!

MARSHALL NEWSFEED Motor Vehicle Collision, Durban North, 13 January A thirty five year old female was left with serious injuries in a collision involving two light motor vehicles on Umhlanga Rocks

4 MARSHALL NEWSFEED Motor Vehicle Collision, Durban North, 13 January A thirty five year old female was left with serious injuries in a collision involving two light motor vehicles on Umhlanga Rocks Drive. Toddlers Left Critical After House Fire, Durban North, 16 January Twin three year olds (brother and sister) were left fighting for their lives after a fire ripped through their home in Durban North. Marshall Security was alerted to the collision shortly after and a call was made for the assistance of Netcare911 paramedics as well as the ethekwini Fire and Rescue Services. Upon further investigation it was found that two light motor vehicles had collided in a T-bone fashion leaving the driver of one of the vehicles entrapped in the crumpled wreck. The driver of the one vehicle suffered serious injuries and advanced life support intervention was needed to stabilise her, before she was cut free using the jaws of life. Thereafter she was carefully extricated and placed onto a specialised stretcher, used for the prevention of neck and spinal cord injuries, before she was taken by ambulance under the constant care of an advanced life support paramedic, to a nearby hospital for further care. The driver of the second vehicle did not suffer any injury. Marshall Security were alerted to the emergency on the corner of Hoylake and Swapo Roads shortly after 11.20, when neighbors noticed thick black smoke billowing from the home. ethekwini Fire and Rescue Services were immediately dispatched and emergency services descended on the scene. A domestic worker who was minding the twins at the time, reported that she noticed a fire and grabbed the boy and girl and ran for her life. The twins suffered extensive burns to their bodies and were found to be in a critical condition. Advanced Life Support practitioners from Netcare911 and Crisis Medical worked fervently to stabilize the brother and sister before they were rushed by ambulance, under constant advanced life support care, to nearby Netcare Umhlanga Hospital for the immediate care they required. The domestic worker sustained minor injuries and smoke inhalation in the ordeal and was treated at the scene and taken through to hospital for further assessment. Traffic was severely affected as part of the road way remained closed to traffic to allow emergency services space to work. Marshall Security were on hand to assist with traffic control. The cause of the collision is unknown and will form subject of a police investigation. The cause of the fire is unknown and will form the subject of an extensive investigation. The road at the intersection of Swapo (Broadway) and Glen Eagles Roads and Swapo and St Andrews Roads remained closed for over forty-five minutes, while fire fighters battled the blaze. We would like to express our gratitude to the ethekwini Fire and Rescue Services for their excellent efforts.

MARSHALL NEWSFEED (continued) Toddlers Left Critical After House Fire, Durban North, 16 January (comtinued) Members of the Marshall Security Special Operations Team managed to retrieve the male,

5 MARSHALL NEWSFEED (continued) Toddlers Left Critical After House Fire, Durban North, 16 January (comtinued) Members of the Marshall Security Special Operations Team managed to retrieve the male, approximately thirty-five years of age, and bring him to shore where he was assessed and declared deceased by paramedics. The scene was handed over to the South African Police Services for further investigation and processing. Attempted Murder, Umgeni Park, 24 January A sixty year old female was left fighting for her life following a house robbery in Sylvania Place in the suburb of Umgeni Park, north of Durban. Marshall Security and emergency services were called to the scene after the home owners s son found his mother lying on the floor of her home, unresponsive and in a critical condition. Reports from the scene indicate that an unknown number of suspects forced entry into the home during the previous 24 hours, violently assaulting the homeowner and strangling her, before ransacking the house and fleeing in an unknown direction. Body Recovery, Virginia, 18 January At approximately on Wednesday, Marshall Security received a call about a body spotted floating in the sea off of the Virginia Pier. Special Operations Team members and Netcare911 emergency care practitioners were immediately dispatched. Advanced life support paramedics worked fervently to stabilize the victim before she was rushed by Crisis Medical ambulance to a nearby hospital for further care. The scene was secured and handed over to the South African Police Services for further investigation and processing. ARRESTS & RECOVERIES Durban Central, Wednesday, 4 January Marshall Security s Special Operations Team assisted in the tracking and recovery of two motor vehicles on 4 January Shortly after 13.00, a signal for a silver Volkswagen Polo, which had been taken in a hijacking in the Marian Hill area the night before, was picked up. The vehicle in question had been fitted with a satellite-tracking device, monitored by Matrix Vehicle Recovery and the signal was traced to St George s Street in the busy Durban CBD. Marshall Security s Special Operations Team along with Matrix Vehicle Tracking recovery teams tracked the vehicle and found it abandoned in a parking lot in the area. Upon further inspection of the various other vehicles in the lot, a Hyundai H100 was confirmed as positive match for a theft case from Amanzimtoti in 2016.

ARRESTS & RECOVERIES Durban Central, Wednesday, 4 January (continued) Both of the vehicles were secured on the scene and handed over to the South African Police Services for further investigation and

Marshall Security s Emergency Contact Centre received a call from a member of the public, stating that they could see two men on a property in Makeurten Drive in Durban North.

The house, which was unoccupied, had no furniture or property in it at the time.

6 ARRESTS & RECOVERIES Durban Central, Wednesday, 4 January (continued) Both of the vehicles were secured on the scene and handed over to the South African Police Services for further investigation and processing. The suspects for both cases remain at large. Durban North, Saturday, 14 January Two men were arrested for house breaking in Durban North, on the afternoon of 14 January Marshall Security s Emergency Contact Centre received a call from a member of the public, stating that they could see two men on a property in Makeurten Drive in Durban North. Armed reaction officers were immediately dispatched and upon arrival found two suspects on the property. The men had forced entry into the house by breaking open a kitchen door. The house, which was unoccupied, had no furniture or property in it at the time. Both men were arrested on site and handed over to the South African Police Services for further investigation and processing. Kwamashu / Salt Rock, Saturday, 7 January Shortly after on Saturday, Marshall Security North Coast were alerted to the theft of a motor vehicle from a popular beach in the Salt Rock area. The vehicle in question, a Peugeot 208 was stolen while the owner was enjoying a morning surf. The vehicle was fitted with a satellite-tracking device monitored by Tracker and a signal was found in the KwaMashu area north of Durban. Information was liaised between the Marshall Security North Coast and Durban North branches and the Marshall Security Special Operations Team was activated. After a brief tracking period, the vehicle was found abandoned in the E section of KwaMashu, where it was secured and handed over to the South African Police Services for further investigation and processing.

ARRESTS & RECOVERIES (continued) Richmond, Monday, 16 January At approximately 08.

7 ARRESTS & RECOVERIES (continued) Richmond, Monday, 16 January At approximately Viva Security Services Richmond, powered by Marshall Security, received information regarding a light motor vehicle believed to be transporting narcotics heading from Ixopo towards Richmond in the Kwazulu-Natal Inland. A member of our Special Operations Team spotted the vehicle near the Eston and R56 turn off. The vehicle was followed on the R56 towards Richmond and a call was made for the assistance of the South African Police Services. Upon further investigation it was ascertained that the Silver Hyundai i20 had been hijacked in Mayville recently. A firearm was also recovered at the scene. The suspects are believed to be responsible for numerous business break-ins in the area. Well done to the SAPS Durban North field unit for their excellent work. A joint effort between Viva Security Services Richmond, powered by Marshall Security, and the SAPS saw the vehicle intercepted near the Blackwood Nursery. A search of the vehicle was conducted and 24 bags of compressed packed dagga was found with an overall weight of approximately 100kg, and an approximate street value of around R Two male suspects were arrested on site. They together with their vehicle were handed over to the SAPS for further investigation and processing. We would like to express our gratitude to the members of the Richmond South African Police Services for your prompt assistance. Umhlanga Rocks, Wednesday, 18 January Members of Marshall Security s Special Operations Team were conducting a crime prevention operation with the Durban North SAPS and other local security companies during the morning of 18 January Shortly after 05.00, members of the SAPS Durban North Field Unit spotted a silver Hyundai i20, with 5 suspects, in the Umhlanga area. A chase ensued and the suspects ended up in the Somerset Park area where they opened fire on the SAPS members chasing them. The SAPS arrested one suspect, however the other four fled in the vehicle and proceeded on Mount Edgecombe Drive where they crashed down an embankment and into one of the gated estates where a further 3 suspects were arrested. The 5th suspect fled into the estate. Marshall Security officers went in pursuit of this suspect and after a search of the area managed to find him hiding in the bushes and apprehend him. Durban North, Wednesday, 18 January At approximately on Wednesday, Marshall Security were alerted through a local neighborhood watch WhatsApp group, to a hijacking that had just occurred in Roehampton Way in Durban North. Two armed suspects hijacked the female driver of a white Volkswagen Polo and fled at high speed. A description of the vehicle was circulated to all Marshall Security vehicles in the area and a positive sighting was made on Chris Hani (North Coast) Road in the Avoca area. Armed Reaction officers began following the vehicle and a high speed chase ensued onto the M25 KwaMashu Highway. The driver of the hijacked motor vehicle began driving erratically, sideswiping another motorist, in an attempt to evade arrest, before losing control of the vehicle at high speed and colliding with a concrete barrier. One of the suspects produced a firearm and a shootout ensued. The two suspects abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot into nearby dense bushes. A call was made for the assistance of the South African Police Services K9 unit and an extensive search was conducted, however both suspects remain at large.

ARRESTS & RECOVERIES (continued) Durban North, Wednesday, 18 January With the assistance of Net-Tow, the vehicle was secured and taken through to KwaMashu SAPS for further investigation and

Glen Ashley, Wednesday, 25 January While on a routine patrol in Ebony Drive in the Glen Ashley area on Wednesday afternoon, a Marshall Security armed reaction officer noticed a suspicious looking

The officer asked the man to show him where he had found the blower.

8 ARRESTS & RECOVERIES (continued) Durban North, Wednesday, 18 January With the assistance of Net-Tow, the vehicle was secured and taken through to KwaMashu SAPS for further investigation and processing. Glen Ashley, Wednesday, 25 January While on a routine patrol in Ebony Drive in the Glen Ashley area on Wednesday afternoon, a Marshall Security armed reaction officer noticed a suspicious looking male carrying a black refuse bag. When the reaction officer questioned the man he revealed the contents of the bag to be a garden blower, which he stated he had found under a tree in the area. The officer asked the man to show him where he had found the blower. Once at those premises on Maryland Avenue, the resident confirmed that their landscaping assistant had been working on their verge with the blower and had gone into the property to collect something. Upon his return he noticed the suspect had stolen the machine and was running up the road. The suspect was arrested and handed over to the South African Police Services for further investigation and processing. Glen hills, Sunday, 22 January A notorious fence hopper has been arrested once again by Marshall Security Armed Reaction Officers in the Glen Hills area. Whilst on a routine patrol, a reaction officer spotted the suspect walking along Alamander Road and an alert was sent out to the chairman of the local community policing forum. Further patrols found the suspects vehicle parked close to a nearby informal settlement. The suspect returned to his vehicle at approximately carrying a Dell Laptop computer as well as a smartphone. The man was arrested on site and handed over to the South African Police Services for being in possession of property suspected to be stolen.

ARRESTS & RECOVERIES (continued) Umgeni Park / KwaMashu, Sunday 29 January Shortly after 20.

9 ARRESTS & RECOVERIES (continued) Umgeni Park / KwaMashu, Sunday 29 January Shortly after on Sunday, Marshall Security were alerted to a theft of a motor vehicle, which had occurred in the Umgeni Park area north of Durban. The vehicle taken, a Volkswagen Polo, was fitted with a tracking device monitored by Tracker SA, and a signal was found in the KwaMashu area. Marshall Security s Special Operations Team were called in to assist and after a brief tracking period, the vehicle was found abandoned in E section KwaMashu. The vehicle was secured and handed over to the South African Police Services for further investigation and processing. SPECIAL PROMOTION ON TRACKER UNIT To Care is to Protect Tracker believes that every South African has the right to enjoy the freedom to drive. We offer an innovative range of products and services that are geared towards getting your vehicle back. For peace of mind visit: Jefferson Munsamy: jmunsamy@tracker.co.za Tel : QUOTE REF : MARSHALL Marshall Security recommend that all of our clients have a tracking device fitted to their vehicle and as a special promotion, any existing Marshall Security Armed Response client interested in fitting a Tracker unit to their vehicle will qualify for a discount. For more information, contact Tracker on and quote the reference: MARSHALL

God bless Kind regards Paulette Allen Denise Bentley Today we had a car stolen from the verge of our property in Durban North.

10 LETTERS & COMMENTS Dear Renuka My grateful thanks to you for your assistance yesterday in contacting Ridwaan to help me when my car broke down. You were all so fantastic and I really appreciate the help that I received. God bless Kind regards Paulette Allen Denise Bentley Today we had a car stolen from the verge of our property in Durban North. Hats off to Marshall Security who responded within minutes to our call and located the vehicle within minutes in KwaMashu. Particular thanks to Zander and Selvan really appreciate the dedication from all the Marshall Staff. Gareth Nezar The most dedicated Security company we have come across making a real difference in Durban. Keep up the amazing work you are doing for the community. James Goldberg Hey guys, a word of thanks to your Company. We had a bit of unrest in our street, I called our monitoring company Enforce Security to just do a drive by to check if all is ok and at the same time made a call to you guys. First to show up to help was Marshall Security Ballito and he did a thorough slow drive up and down our street. I know what you must be thinking... the reaction officer from Enforce could have been busy, well no coz I asked from both Marshall Security and Enforce Security if the armed response is busy at the time and I got told no. Goes to show Marshall Security does live up to their word / slogan IN CASE OF ANYTHING. Well done. Deborah Russell Service is phenomenal!! Well done guys! Makes me feel better knowing that I have the backup of such a great security firm. Special Operations Team Vehicles Sponsored By: Santova (insurance)

11 AREA PATROL REPORTS Wilden Street Patrol 13 January 2017 at a patio beam was activated at a premises on Wilden Road in La Lucia. When Marshall officers arrived they found the front aluminum sliding door leading into the lounge area was forced open with a sharp object. The client arrived home shortly after and was sure that she had locked the door. Nothing was taken and client didn t require the SAPS. Regent Patrol 20 January 2017 at a male threatened to stab our security officer when asked to leave the area due to loitering. It is reported that the male was a mentally disturbed vagrant. 20 January 2017 at our security officer called and reported that a theft out of a motor vehicle occurred outside St Martins Pre-Primary in Chelsea Drive. Wallets and a cell phone were taken from a parents vehicle. However the complainant left before our response vehicle arrived. Gelderland/ Oosterland Street Patrol 29 January 2017 at a white Polo was stolen from Hunters Way. THE FOLLOWING PATROL AREAS REPORTED NO INCIDENTS AND ARE FUNCTIONING WELL: AMBLESIDE/ELLINGHAM PATROLS BECKENHAM PATROL BLUE RIDGE PATROL BURLEIGH PATROL CARNARVON PLACE STREET PATROL CHELSEA DRIVE PATROL CLARENDON DRIVE PATROL CAMBRIDGE PATROL DAVALLEN & WILDEN PATROL EMIN TERRACE PATROL FAIRHOLM/EARLSWOOD PATROLS HIGHGATE PATROL KERHODE PATROL KINLOCH PATROL LANSDOWNE PATROL LONSDALE PATROL MARINE VIEW PATROL MARLBOROUGH PATROL NORTHUMBERLAND PATROL RIDGE ROAD PATROLS RIDGESIDE ROAD PATROL SHERWOOD PATROL ST ANDREWS PATROL STIRLING CRESCENT PATROL TIMAVO & RONAN PATROL WESTBURY WINDSOR PATROL

12 FOR YOUR KIDS (print out and keep) Hey kids, can you help Marshall find the bad guy?

CAN YOU SPOT A CRIMINAL A MILE OFF? WE CAN

NEWSLETTER - SEPTEMBER 2017 CAN YOU SPOT A CRIMINAL A MILE OFF? WE CAN Introducing our new ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) Project FIND OUT MORE ON PAGE 1 IN CASE OF ANYTHING 086 162 7732 f f