KNYSNA NEWS - PROPERTY-RELATED INCIDENTS:
TOWN AREA
THEFT - CHURCH ST (Thurs 2 Aug @ 15h00) – Allsound Officer was stopped and advised of the theft of Kudu Horns. Horns were found in nearby bushes. No arrests made.
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY - HILL ST (Thurs 2 Aug @ 12h29) – Client reported an attempted burglary at the flat. Glass was removed from the frame and suspect tried to force burglar bars open. No entry was gained and nothing was missing.
THEFT - VOORTREKKER ST (Fri 3 Aug @ 09h02) - Client requested assistance for possible theft. Suspect was apprehended in possession of a fireplace stolen from adjacent burnt property. Keyholder was notified, a case was opened and suspect was charged with Theft.
BURGLARY - RAWSON ST (Fri 3 Aug @ 14h01) - Client reported that suspect entered the business premises while they were out on lunch and stolen 5 laptops. No witnesses known and no information available on the suspect. SAPS were notified and a case was opened.
SHOPLIFTING - NELSON ST (Fri 3 Aug @ 16h19) - Allsound Guards requested assistance to a shoplifting. Two suspects were apprehended for theft of around 15 padlocks. Suspects were handed over to SAPS.
THEFT OUT M.V. - MAIN ST (Sat 4 Aug @ 02h26) - Gentleman phoned in for assistance after a suspect grabbed his laptop bag while he was getting into his vehicle. Allsound Officers searched the surrounding area. Suspect was not found.
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY - MAIN ST (Mon 6 Aug @ 08h40) - Client telephoned to report an attempted break-in. Window beading was removed and glassed was cracked. No entry was gained and nothing was missing.
THEFT OUT M.V. - GRAY ST (Tues 7 August @ 15h00) - Tourists reported that their vehicle was broken into some time between 13h30 and 14h30. A floral backpack containing a pink Instant Camera, an iPhone 6s in pink cover and a khaki jacket were stolen. Vehicle owner opened a case with SAPS.
KNYSNA HEIGHTS / PARADISE
THEFT - HANDEL ST (Fri 3 August @ 13h16) - Officer responded to alarm signal but found no forced entry. Keyholder was notified and confirmed that a Michelin Tyre was missing from the unlocked garage. No case was opened.
OLD PLACE / COSTA SARDA
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY - BOEKENHOUT ST (Fri 3 August @ 14h16) - Client reported an attempted break-in at the property by forcing the window. Suspect fled when he was spotted by the owner. Allsound Officers and SAPS K9 members responded. Suspect was spotted hiding in bushes and tried to flee but was apprehended by K9 member. Case was opened and suspect was charged.
THEFT - MILKWOOD DR (Tues 7 August @ 12h40) - Officer was dispatched to a panic signal from the property. Domestic worker reported that a suspect reached through an open window and stole a bag. Some items were recovered in nearby bushes. SAPS were notified and a case was opened.
INDUSTRIAL AREA / HORNLEE / NEKKIES
THEFT - WAENHOUT ST (Thurs 2 August @ 07h58) – Client reported that their carport shade cloth was stolen sometime during the night. No case was opened, no further info available.
ATTEMPTED THEFT - DAM SE BOS (Sat 4 August @ 08h36) - Allsound Guard requested assistance when a suspect tried to steal planks from a building site. Suspect fled when the guard confronted him. No case was opened.
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY - WAENHOUT STR (Mon 6 August @ 00h49) - Officer responded to beam alarm and found that beading on window frame was removed. Suspect was caught on the property. SAPS were notified but no case was opened as the suspect was juvenile. SAPS removed the suspect.
BURGLARY - SETHOSA ST (Mon 6 August @ 09h52) - Client reported that there had been a break-in at the premises. Suspect entered via the roof. Owner confirmed that a few bottles of alcohol were missing.
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY - N2 NEKKIES (Tues 7 August @ 03h22) - Officer responded to alarm signal and confirmed forced marks were found on the door and a window. No access was gained, nothing reported missing.
BUFFALO BAY
THEFT - SAND ST (Tues 7 August @ 18h05) - Client reported that copper water pipes were stolen from the property. Time and date of theft was unknown. No case opened.
OTHER INCIDENTS:
Medical / general assistance - 7; domestic disputes / noise disturbances - 5; suspicious persons / vehicle reports - 1; assistance with vagrant removal / trespassers - 9; noises on property / agitated dogs - 1
TAKE NOTE
There has been an increase in opportunistic crime during the day. Please keep doors and windows locked even when you are home.
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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