Update
KNYSNA NEWS - PROPERTY-RELATED INCIDENTS:TOWN AREA
COMMON ROBBERY - OFF WATERFRONT DR (Thurs 26 April @ 07h22) – Client reported that one of their guests was robbed while out jogging on the Links Footpath by 3 unknown assailants. Cash and running shoes reportedly taken. Guest declined to open a case.
THEFT OUT M.V. - MAIN ST (Fri 27 April @ 02h44) – Client reported theft out of Motor Vehicle within range of CCTV cameras. Cameras were reviewed and suspect identified walking away with laptop bag. SAPS were notified and suspect was later arrested.
POSSESSION OF STOLEN GOODS - MAIN ST (Wed 2 May @ 23h27) - Allsound Camera controller dispatched Officers to an altercation caught on cameras. Allsound Response Officer recognised a jacket worn by a known suspect as being stolen from Du Preez Street break-in. Suspect was handed over to SAPS for possession of stolen goods.
KNYSNA HEIGHTS/ PARADISE / HEUWELKRUIN
BURGLARY - DU PREEZ ST (Fri 27 April @ 08h16) - Resident reported that they had a break-in during the night. A laptop, handbag, Ipad and some clothing were reported missing. Case was opened.
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY - SYRINGA ST (Mon 30 April @ 03h30) - Resident reported an attempted break-in at the property. Two suspects were reportedly disturbed and fled. Nothing stolen.
BURGLARY - PROTEA ST (Mon 30 April @ 08h00) - Guests reported that suspect entered via open window sometime during the night. Clothing and a cellphone were reported missing. Guests reported matter to SAPS.
BURGLARY - CAMPBELL DR (Wed 2 May @ 05h07) - Officer responded to alarm signal and confirmed positive break-in. Suspect entered through garage and then lifted sliding door off runners. A flat-screen TV, Notebook, cellphone, iPad and bags of clothing were stolen. Some of the items including TV were recovered. SAPS were notified and a case was opened.
SALT RIVER / GREEN PASTURES / BLARICUM
BURGLARY - SALT RIVER RD (Wed 2 May @ 07h51) - Keyholder reported a break-in during the night at the one the containers. Tools were reported missing. SAPS were notified for case to be opened.
INDUSTRIAL AREA / HORNLEE / NEKKIES
BURGLARY - GLADSTON ST (Wed 2 May @ 05h31) – Officers responded to alarm signal and reported a break-in at the business premises. Alcohol was reported missing. Case was opened.
OTHER INCIDENTS:
Medical / general assistance - 5; domestic disputes / noise disturbances - 6; suspicious persons / vehicle reports - 5; assistance with vagrant removal / trespassers - 4; noises on property / agitated dogs - 3
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.
Read a previous article: 'Crime increased in all areas in past week'
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