KNYSNA NEWS - PROPERTY-RELATED INCIDENTS:
TOWN AREA
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY - GRAY STR (Thurs 1 February @ 08h34) - Client reported an attempted break-in at business premises. Force marks were found on the sliding door. No entry was gained, nothing stolen.
COMMON ROBBERY - MAIN STR (Thurs 1 January @ 14h48) - Our vehicle was flagged down by victim reporting that they were robbed. Suspect reportedly fled towards the taxi rank but was ID'd by a witness. Case was opened.
SHOPLFTING - ST GEORGES STR (Fri 2 February @ 17h17) - Client requested assistance after they caught a suspect shoplifting. Suspect was taken to SAPS and case was opened.
THEFT - MAIN STR (Mon 5 February @ 15h02) - Gentleman telephoned to report that 2 suspects were caught on the property. They were found in possession of scrap metal taken from the property. SAPS were notified, case was opened and both men charged with Theft.
PARADISE / KNYSNA HEIGHTS / WESTHILL
BURGLARY - ERICA STR (Wed 7 February @ 15h31) - Officer was dispatched to property. On route to premises, he saw someone running with another in pursuit. Officer apprehended the fleeing man who had broken in at the property in Erica Street. Stolen items were recovered and suspect was charged.
INDUSTRIAL AREA / HORNLEE / NEKKIES
BURGLARY - GLADSTONE STR (Fri 2 February @ 05h29) - ADT reported an alarm triggering from school building. Officers responded and confirmed positive break-in. Window and burglar bars were forced. A computer screen was missing but was recovered at the back of the building.
LEISURE ISLAND
RGLARY - GEORGE AVE (Fri 2 February @ 10h10) - Resident reported that a suspect had climbed through open window while she was in the house. Her tablet and cellphone were stolen. Surrounding area was searched but no one was found.
RHEENENDAL / PHANTOM RIVER
URGLARY - PHANTOM RIVER PASS (Sat 3 February @ 20h24) - Client activated the panic after suspect was seen at her back door. Suspect fled when siren triggered. Area was searched but no one was found.
BURGLARY - PHANTOM RIVER PASS (Sat 3 February @ 23h30) - ADT reported that there was an intruder in the house. Officers responded and spoke to owner who confirmed that when they arrived home, there was a suspect inside the house. No forced entry was found, owner confirmed that nothing was missing.
BRENTON ON SEA / LAKE BRENTON
THEFT - BRENTON RD (Wed 7 February @ 12h30) - Allsound Response Officer found a known suspect in the area. Suspect was carrying a large bag containing scrap metal presumed stolen from burn sites. Owner of property and SAPS members declined to open a case. Suspect was removed from area.
OTHER INCIDENTS:
Medical / general assistance - 12; domestic disputes / noise disturbances - 5; suspicious persons / vehicle reports - 8; assistance with vagrant removal / trespassers - 11; noises on property / agitated dogs - 6
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
Updates / Notices –
Theft out of motor vehicles is again on the increase. Please ensure you leave nothing in your vehicles and where possible, park in a locked and alarmed garage.
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