KNYSNA NEWS - PROPERTY-RELATED INCIDENTS:
TOWN AREA
THEFT - GREY STR (Thurs 16 November @ 17h05) - Officer responded to a panic alarm. Owner reported that 3 dresses were stolen from display outside the shop. Exact time unknown. No case was opened.
SHOPLIFTING - MAIN STR (Fri 17 November @ 13h14) - Allsound Guards radioed for back up after 2 suspect were identified for shoplifting. Both were followed and apprehended. Stolen goods were recovered. No case was opened and both were released.
COMMON ROBBERY - MARKET STR (Fri 17 November @ 21h50) - Lady telephoned to report that suspect grabbed her handbag and fled. Suspect was described with dreadlocks. Area was searched, no one found.
KNYSNA HEIGHTS / PARADISE / HEUWELKRUIN
BURGLARY - KEEROM STR (Fri 17 November @ 06h51) - Client telephoned to report a break-in at his garage. A Grinder, Drill and car radio were reported missing. SAPS were notified for a case to be opened.
BURGLARY - AGNAR STR (Fri 17 November @ 16h02) - Resident reported a burglary at premises. Entry was gained to garage via unlocked door. Makita Drill and Jigsaw reported missing. SAPS were notified.
BURGLARY - RIDGE DR (Sun 19 November @ 12h22) - Owner reported a break-in at the flat. Time of incident was unknown. A flat-screen TV was reported missing. Case was opened.
WELBEDACHT AREA
HOUSE ROBBERY - NARNIA (Sun 19 November @ 11h40) - Officers responded to panic alarm. Resident reported she was attacked by suspect while taking refuse out. Suspect made off with jewellery and a wallet. SAPS and paramedics were notified for assistance. Surrounding area was searched but suspect not found.
OLD PLACE / COSTA SARDA
ATTEMPTED THEFT - BOEKENHOUT STR (Mon 20 November @ 03h21) - Client activated the panic after seeing suspect reaching through the window. Nothing stolen but items belonging to a neighbouring property were recovered in the garden. No case opened.
BURGLARY - DIKKOP STR (Mon 20 November @ 06h24) - Client phoned in to report a break-in at guests unit during the night. Suspect climbed gutters to balcony and entered via unlocked sliding door. An I-phone and wallet were reported missing. SAPS were notified.
INDUSTRIAL AREA / HORNLEE / NEKKIES
THEFT - BOSWERKER STR (Thurs 16 November @ 12h12) - Client reported suspect in neighbouring property busy stealing. Officers responded, suspect fled but all stolen goods were recovered. Nocase opened.
FISHER HAVEN / HUNTERS HOME / REXFORD
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY - WILSON STR (Fri 17 November @ 09h40) - Client reported an attempted break-in during the night. Force marks were found on front door. No access was gained.
THEFT - FRASER STR (Sat 18 November @ 14h20) - Client reported that 2 drills were stolen out his garage while door was open and unattended for a few minutes. Area was searched, no suspects found. Owner declined to open a case.
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY - SUNNINGHILL DR (Mon 20 November @ 15h07) - Client reported an attempted break-in. Gate padlock was forced open, garage window also forced but burglar bars still in tact. No entry gained.
OTHER INCIDENTS:
medical / general assistance - 8; domestic disputes / noise disturbances - 2; suspicious persons / vehicle reports - 15; assistance with vagrant removal / trespassers - 11; noises on property / agitated dogs – 1
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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