Amanzimtoti motorist stabbed in one of three weekend hijackings
Hijackers stabbed a motorist in Astra Park just outside Amanzimtoti last night. Blue Security community and media liaison officer, Andreas Mathios, said the incident was one of three hijackings...
View ArticleMariannhill mother and children escape armed hijacking
A Mariannhill mother and her children escaped a hijacking unharmed when a gang of hijackers armed with an AK-47 held them up at gunpoint yesterday afternoon. Blue Security community and media liaison...
View ArticleFive hijacking incidents over the past six days reported across Durban
Blue Security has warned motorists to be vigilant following several hijackings – one of them fatal when a private taxi driver was shot and killed – across the city since Friday evening. Blue Security...
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Courageous reaction officer saves Glenmore hijacking victim in the nick of time
A Blue Security armed response officer sent a gang of hijackers fleeing when he courageously swooped on the scene and rescued a resident from their hands during a Glenmore hijacking last night. Blue...
View ArticleLaw enforcement swoop swiftly on suspected hijacked vehicle
Speedy team work by Blue Security, the police and neighbourhood watch groups led law enforcement officers to swoop swiftly on a suspected hijacked vehicle, in Umhlanga this morning. Blue Security’s...
View ArticleIsipingo Motorist and brother taken on nightmare hijacking ride
A gang took a motorist and his brother on a nightmare hijacking drive in South Durban after they ‘kidnapped’ them in Isipingo Hills, last night. Blue Security community and media liaison officer...
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Response officer recovers private taxi hijacked in Glenwood
A Blue Security armed response officer recovered a private taxi hijacked in Glenwood last night. Blue Security community and media liaison officer Andreas Mathios said the taxi driver was busy dropping...
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2019 hijacking trends, techniques and prevention tips.
Tracker’s Stats and Trends: Tracker recently released their vehicle crime stats for the year July 2018 to June 2019, providing insight into where and when vehicles are most likely to be hijacked or...
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Gang of hijackers take mother and son on Berea nightmare drive
A mother and her son were taken on a nightmare drive by hijackers who held up the woman outside a Berea residential property last night. Hijacked vehicle recovered in Umlazi. Blue Security community...
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6 Ways Criminals use Tech to Steal your Vehicle
Technology is advancing every day and so are criminals. This week’s tech update looks at 6 ways in which criminals are using tech, even in its simplest form, to steal a vehicle right from under your...
View ArticleMontclair motorist ambushed and taken in one of three hijacking incidents
Blue Security has warned motorists to be vigilant after a Montclair motorist was ambushed and taken in one of three recent hijacking incidents. Blue Security community and media liaison officer Andreas...
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Merciless Durban Hijackings: Gunmen fire upon unsuspecting victims
Durban motorists have been warned to be more vigilant, especially if parked in remote or quiet areas. This comes in the wake of two separate hijacking incidents in Durban over the weekend, when victims...
View ArticleHot on the heels: Toti Tactical joins forces to track hijacking syndicate
Blue Security tactical teams were on high alert in the Amanzimtoti area on Tuesday evening after reports were received of increased criminal activity. “Intelligence information had been shared that a...
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Could South Africa’s Vehicle Crime Skyrocket in a Post-lockdown World?
Vehicle Crime Rapidly Returning To Pre-Lockdown Levels. When we entered this lockdown period we could only make an educated guess at the effect it would have on crime. Fast forward a number of weeks,...
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Sunday no Crime Sanctuary: Hijackers and Housebreakers on the Prowl
The Blue Security operations team predicts an increase in housebreakings and robberies over the next few weeks. We are preparing for this wave and are facing the new challenges head-on. Kick your...
View ArticleReservoir Hills Hijacking Nightmare: Motorist and Vehicle Recovered
A Reservoir Hills motorist was fortunate to be found unharmed in Clermont, Durban, on Wednesday night after earlier being hijacked in his vehicle outside his home. “The hijacking occurred as the...
View ArticleViolent Weekend Crimes: Private Taxi Driver Survives Harrowing Hijacking
A private ride-sharing taxi driver from Montclair, Durban, was shot during an armed hijacking of his vehicle in the early hours of Saturday morning. The incident was one of several serious and violent...
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Hijacking Hotspots: Three Places You Should Practice Extra Caution
Accounts of violent hijackings from across the nation have been flooding news headlines over the past month, with terrifying incidents reported in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria and in our very own...
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Shared Intelligence leads Highway Tactical to Vehicle Shortly after Hijacking
A hijacked vehicle, taken in the Inanda area, was swiftly located by Blue Security’s Highway Tactical Team Officer on Monday morning due to shared intelligence with the tracking company and SAPS....
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Hijacking Safety Tips: Let’s Prepare For A Safer Season
The festive season is fast approaching and we all know how distracting it can be – with things to do and people to see. These distractions, however, create the perfect opportunity for a hijacker to...
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