13/09/2026
⚠️ SECURITY WARNING – SUSPICIOUS DEVICE FOUND NEAR GATE
A suspicious incident has been reported in which a person was allegedly seen placing a small electronic device in bushes near a gate motor. The individuals reportedly returned the following morning to retrieve the device, but it had been removed by residents.
WHAT IS THE DEVICE?
The device shown is a Flipper Zero — a portable electronic multi-tool capable of interacting with certain radio, wireless and access-control technologies.
One of its capabilities is the ability to scan, analyse and interact with certain Sub-GHz radio signals, including frequencies used by some automated gates, garage doors and other remote-controlled systems.
WHY IS THIS CONCERNING?
The presence of such a device does not, by itself, prove criminal activity. However, deliberately placing an electronic device near a residential entrance or gate motor is certainly cause for concern.
Depending on the equipment and access-control system involved, devices of this type may potentially be used to detect, analyse or interact with radio transmissions from nearby remotes.
If someone is deliberately positioning electronic equipment close to an entrance and subsequently returning to retrieve it, residents should treat the situation as suspicious and have it properly investigated.
WHAT SHOULD YOU LOOK OUT FOR?
🔹 Unfamiliar electronic devices or objects near your gate
🔹 Items deliberately concealed in bushes, gardens or landscaping
🔹 Unfamiliar equipment attached to or positioned close to a gate motor
🔹 Suspicious individuals or vehicles observing entrances
🔹 People repeatedly stopping near an entrance without an obvious reason
🔹 Unexpected or unexplained gate activations
🔹 Any equipment that appears to have been deliberately placed on or near your property
IF YOU FIND SOMETHING SUSPICIOUS
Do not handle or tamper with it unnecessarily.
Take note of its location and, if safe to do so, photograph it. Contact your security service provider and/or the relevant authorities so that the device and circumstances can be properly assessed.
⚠️ Don't assume that an unfamiliar device is harmless simply because it is small or inexpensive.
Please SHARE THIS WARNING with your family, neighbours, residential complexes, estates, businesses and local community groups.
Awareness is an important part of preventing crime.
Bulls Eye Security