KNYSNA NEWS - PROPERTY-RELATED INCIDENTS:
TOWN AREA
BURGLARY - RAWSON ST (Thurs 7 June @ 01h46) – Client telephoned to report that there was an intruder in the building. Suspect forced window and burglar bars open. Client confirmed that an Ipad and laptop were stolen. Case was opened.
SHOPLIFTING - MAIN ST (Thurs 7 June @ 10h03) – Allsound Guard requested assistance after female suspect was caught shoplifting. Case was opened and suspect was handed over to SAPS.
SHOPLIFTING - MAIN ST (Fri 8 June @ 12h58) - Allsound Guard radioed to report that a male suspect shoplifted 3 items. Suspect was handed over to SAPS and charged.
SHOPLIFTING - MAIN ST (Fri 8 June @ 12h58) - Allsound Guards apprehended a suspect for shoplifting. Case was opened and suspect was charged.
BURGLARY - NELSON ST (Sat 9 June @ 12h34) - Business Owner reported that he had a break-in at the property. No forced entry could be found, owner suspected an inside job. Nothing missing.
THEFT - MAIN ST (Sat 9 June @ 16h25) - Guard requested assistance after a shop employee was caught stealing. Case was opened and employee was charged with Theft.
BURGLARY - HEDGE ST (Sun 10 June @ 14h51) - Client phoned to report that there was a break-in. Suspect forced open door. Nothing visibly missing from the premises.
BURGLARY - HILL ST (Sun 10 June @ 00h25) - Client reported a burglary. Suspect entered via unlocked door while residents were home entertaining. A cellphone, 2 Tablets and a pair of headphones were stolen. Incident happened between 19h00 - 00h00. Case was opened.
BURGLARY - WATERFRONT DR (Wed 13 June @ 08h15) - Gentleman report a break-in at the shop next door. Suspects forced open front door. Keyholder could not confirm what was missing at the time. SAPS opened a case.
INDUSTRIAL AREA / HORNLEE / NEKKIES
BURGLARY - GLADSTONE ST (Fri 8 June @ 23h50) – Officers were dispatched to alarm from school building. Allsound officer apprehended a known suspect on premises. Suspect had stolen an extension cord and stationery. Case was opened and suspect was charged.
HUNTERS HOME / REXFORD / FISHER HAVEN
MALICIOUS DAMAGE / ATTEMPTED BURGLARY - SPRINGER ST (Sat 9 June @ 04h31) - Officer responded to electric fence alarm. Fence had been cut but no entry was gained to the home. No case was opened.
THEFT - LINDSAY ST (Sun 10 June @ 04h58) - Allsound Camera controller spotted a man on the CCTV cameras walking with a weed eater towards bush path. Officers were dispatched. Suspect had dropped weed eater and fled. Owner was found and weed eater was returned.
THEFT - BROOKLYN CLOSE (Tues 12 June @ 11h08) - Client reported that a bag was stolen from their flat. They reported that someone was begging for food and then they noticed bag was gone. Case was opened at Police Station.
LEISURE ISLAND
THEFT - BAYSWATER DR (Wed 13 June @ 09h00) - Client reported that jewellery and cash was stolen sometime the previous day when front door was left open. No information on possible suspects. Case was opened.
WELBEDACHT / EASTFORD DOWNS
THEFT - NARNIA WELBEDACHT (Wed 13 June @ 10h00) - Client reported that their solar panel was stolen some time in preceding two nights. 2 Suspects were identified from CCTV footage. Case was opened.
BELVIDERE
BURGLARY - UPPER DUTHIE (Wed 13 June @ 19h37) - Keyholder reported a break-in at the cottage. Door was forced open and laptop, microphone and sound system were stolen. Incident happened sometime during the day. Case was opened.
OTHER INCIDENTS:
medical / general assistance - 7 domestic disputes / noise disturbances - 6 suspicious persons / vehicle reports - 13 assistance with vagrant removal / trespassers - 9 noises on property / agitated dogs - 4
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCHES:
Knysna Heights, Paradise and Heuwelkruin
Contact Mike Elliot 082 828 2321 or email them on owls@knysna.co.za
Brenton on Sea and Lake Brenton Residents
Contact Tony 083 653 9902 or email anthonyjames@icon.co.za / Judy 083 266 1200
Old Place
Contact Denise 082 884 8555 knysnabookexch@telkomsa.net
Hunters Home
Contact Richard solutions@icon.co.za or Duncan duncanfi@telkomsa.net
Upper Town
Julia Sulman on 082 920 5683 or email jasulman@icon.co.za for more information.
The Heads
Contact Christopher Gould 083-394-0291 or email aspentra@iafrica.com
Buffalo Bay
Contact Jacques Malan via email at jacquesmalan1001@gmail.com
Business Against Crime (BACO)
Contact Mariska Crause (Membership Coordinator) email butterflyriska@yahoo.com Cell. 082 496 9684
Knysna Community Police Forum (CPF)
Contact Cheryl Britz Cell. 082 574 9657 or email jccj@absamail.co.za
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