KNYSNA NEWS - PROPERTY-RELATED INCIDENTS:
TOWN AREA
ATTEMPTED THEFT - MARKET STR (Thurs 31 May @ 14h36) – Client activated the panic after 2 juveniles tried to snatch a purse. One of the youngsters were caught, the other fled. No case was opened.
ATTEMPTED THEFT - GORDON ST (Sun 3 June @ 15h20) – Resident phoned to report that someone was busy stealing items. Officers responded and found a man loading pallets. Owner of business was notified and items were recovered and secured.
THEFT OUT M.V. - TIDE ST (Wed 6 June @ 11h06) - Client phoned to report that their vehicle was broken into during the night, car radio was stolen. No case was opened.
SHOPLIFTING - NELSON ST (Wed 6 June @ 15h42) - Client activated the panic for a shoplifting suspect. Numerous items were recovered. Suspect was handed over to SAPS.
OLD PLACE / COSTA SARDA
ATTEMPTED THEFT OUT OF M.V. - CURLEW ST (Tues 5 June @ 03h37) - Resident requested assistance when he saw a suspect trying to steal a radio from parked vehicle. Suspect fled and owner secured the vehicle.
INDUSTRIAL AREA / HORNLEE / NEKKIES
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY - MEEU ST (Sat 2 June @ 17h41) – Officer responded to alarm and found door unlocked. Keyholder confirmed that padlock was cut off, nothing visibly missing from the premises.
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY - HADEDA ST (Sat 2 June @ 17h49) - Alarm signal was received from premises, Officer reported that door was open. Keyholder was notified and confirmed that the padlock was missing. Nothing appeared to missing. No case was opened.
HUNTERS HOME / REXFORD / FISHER HAVEN
BURGLARY - LINDSAY ST (Sun 3 June @ 12h37) - Officer responded to alarm signal and apprehended a suspect inside the outside storeroom. Numerous items were packed ready to take. Keyholder opened a case and suspect was handed over to SAPS.
BRENTON ON SEA / LAKE BRENTON
ATTEMPTED THEFT - DOLPHIN AVE (Fri 1 June @ 10h44) - Client phoned in to report an intruder on property trying to steal copper pipes. Suspect fled when disturbed. Officers responded and searched the surrounds. Suspect was not found.
OTHER INCIDENTS:
Medical / general assistance - 4; domestic disputes / noise disturbances - 3; suspicious persons / vehicle reports - 5; assistance with vagrant removal / trespassers - 8; noises on property / agitated dogs - 2
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCHES:
Knysna Heights, Paradise and Heuwelkruin
Contact Mike Elliot 082 828 2321 or email them on [email protected]
Brenton on Sea and Lake Brenton Residents
Contact Tony 083 653 9902 or email [email protected] / Judy 083 266 1200
Old Place
Contact Denise 082 884 8555 [email protected]
Hunters Home
Contact Richard [email protected] or Duncan [email protected]
Upper Town
Julia Sulman on 082 920 5683 or email [email protected] for more information.
The Heads
Contact Christopher Gould 083-394-0291 or email [email protected]
Buffalo Bay
Contact Jacques Malan via email at [email protected]
Business Against Crime (BACO)
Contact Mariska Crause (Membership Coordinator) email [email protected] Cell. 082 496 9684
Knysna Community Police Forum (CPF)
Contact Cheryl Britz Cell. 082 574 9657 or email [email protected]
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