KNYSNA NEWS - PROPERTY-RELATED INCIDENTS:
TOWN AREA
COMMON ROBBERY - GRAY STR (Fri 26 January @ 12h16) - Gentleman requested assistance from Allsound after his wife was reportedly robbed of cash in Gray street. Clothing description of the 2 suspects was broadcast, but no one found matching description provided.
RESIDENTIAL ROBBERY - RAWSON STR (Fri 26 January @ 13h45) - Our Control Room received a call requesting assistance after 2 unknown men entered a house, attacked the tenant and fled with a cellphone and laptop. Clothing description of the suspects was broadcast. A case of house robbery was opened for further investigation by SAPS.
THEFT - VOORTREKKER STR (Sat 27 January @ 15h52) - Lady telephoned to report suspicious people on site. Suspect fled when disturbed but evidence of cable theft was found.
THEFT - QUEEN STR (Mon 29 January @ 07h53) - Client requested assistance after guest's bag was stolen via open front door. Items stolen included a camera, Ipad Mini, clothing and chargers. No description of suspect available. Case was opened with SAPS.
SHOPLIFTING - MAIN STR (Mon 29 January @ 13h15) - Allsound Guards apprehended a suspect for shoplifting from 3 stores. All stolen goods were recovered, cases opened and suspect handed over to SAPS.
ATTEMPTED COMMON ROBBERY - MAIN RD (Mon 29 January @ 21h49) - Officers responded to panic alarm. Two ladies reported that an unknown male tried to rob them at the gate of their guesthouse. He fled empty-handed. Allsound Officers apprehended the suspect. No case was opened and suspect had to be released.
BURGLARY - HIGH STR (Tues 30 January @ 04h08) - Officers responded to a panic alarm. Owner confirmed there had been a break-in. Items reported missing were 2 x cameras; an HP laptop; Apple Ipod; a leather bag and box of coins. Case was opened.
SHOPLIFTING - MAIN STR (Tues 30 January @ 14h06) - Allsound Guards apprehended a male and female suspect for shoplifting. Suspects were found in possession of a magnetic tag remover. SAPS were notified and suspects were handed over.
BURGLARY - GRAY CNR HILL STR (Tues 30 January @ 20h18) - Officer responded to alarm and confirmed upstairs window was broken. Owner confirmed nothing was missing from premises. No case was opened.
PARADISE / KNYSNA HEIGHTS / WESTHILL
THEFT OUT M.V. - RIO STR (Thurs 25 January @ 06h37) - Client reported that his vehicle was broken into. House Keys and remotes were reported missing. Case was later opened with SAPS.
THEFT - MC CLELLAND CIRCLE (Mon 29 January @ 10h19) - Owner reported someone on property stealing copper. Officers responded, suspect was handed over to SAPS.
OLD PLACE / COSTA SARDA
THEFT - DIKKOP STR (Thurs 25 January @ 14h35) - Allsound Control Room received a call reporting that 4 hubcaps were stolen from vehicle sometime during lunch time. No suspect seen, no further information available for follow up.
THEFT OUT M.V. - SALIE AVE (Tues 30 January @ 05h43) - Client phoned to report that her vehicle was broken into during the night. Various small, non-valuable items were stolen. Owner would open a case later with SAPS.
INDUSTRIAL AREA / HORNLEE / NEKKIES
BURGLARY - GLADSTONE STR (Thurs 25 January @ 07h14) - Client phoned to report a break-in at the property. Window and burglar bars were forced. Keyholder reported that a laptop and desktop computer were stolen.
BURGLARY - SCHOOL STR (Wed 31 January @ 23h03) - Officer responded to alarm signals and confirmed positive break-in at the premises. Door was forced open. Keyholder reported a hard drive was missing.
HUNTERS HOME / REXFORD / FISHER HAVEN
THEFT - GALJOEN STR (Thurs 25 January @ 03h23) - Client telephoned to report an intruder on property. Client phoned in again later to report that his gas bottle was stolen.
RHEENENDAL / PHANTOM RIVER
BURGLARY - PHANTOM RIVER PASS (Wed 31 January @ 23h00) - Officer responded to alarm and confirmed break-in. Window was found forced open and keyholder was notified. Items visibly missing were from the Freezer. Area was searched, no one found.
OTHER INCIDENTS:
Medical / general assistance - 5; domestic disputes / noise disturbances - 4; suspicious persons / vehicle reports - 11; assistance with vagrant removal / trespassers - 8; noises on property / agitated dogs – 2
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