KNYSNA NEWS - PROPERTY-RELATED INCIDENTS:
TOWN AREA
SHOPLIFTING / ASSAULT - NELSON ST (Thurs 3 May @ 16h30) – Shop owner flagged down Allsound Officer to report that a suspect stole from the shop and assaulted staff when they tried to stop him. Allsound Officer apprehended the suspect in Long Street. Case was opened and suspect was handed over to SAPS.
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY - LONG ST (Thurs 3 May @ 20h17) – Resident requested assistance after hearing suspect on the roof. Officers responded and apprehended well-known suspect trapped in the courtyard. No case was opened and suspect was released.
COMMON ROBBERY - WATERFRONT DR (Sun 6 May @ 00h11) - Pedestrian stopped Allsound Officer to report that he was mugged by 2 assailants and his backpack and cellphone were stolen. Allsound Officer later found a suspect in possession of backpack matching description. SAPS were notified and one suspect was arrested. Cellphone was later also recovered.
THEFT OUT OF M.V. - MAIN RD (Sun 6 May @ 10h07) - Client phoned to report that guests' vehicle was broken into. A handbag, wallet and blanket were missing. No force marks were evident. SAPS were notified.
THEFT - NELSON ST (Wed 9 May @ 19h12) - Allsound Guard radioed for assistance after spotting 2 unknown men pushing a trolley full of fence poles. The 2 men fled when confronted. Items are believed to be stolen.
KNYSNA HEIGHTS/ PARADISE / HEUWELKRUIN
BURGLARY - MEYER ST (Sat 5 May @ 19h37) - Resident stopped our Response Officer to report that 2 suspects just stolen bicycles out his garage. The bikes were dropped when suspects fled.
BURGLARY - MC CLELLAND CIRCLE (Mon 7 May @ 04h38) - Officer responded to alarm signal and confirmed garage was broken into. Owner reported a pair of kids tekkies and a sander were missing. Case was opened.
WELBEDACHT / EASTFORD DOWNS
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY - WELBEDACHT (Sat 5 May @ 11h15) - Resident reported intruder on property trying to break-in. Suspect fled into bushes but was apprehended by Allsound Officer. Suspect was handed over to SAPS.
OLD PLACE / COSTA SARDA
BURGLARY - MILKWOOD DR (Wed 9 May @ 07h18) - Client telephoned to report a break-in at the neighbour's property. Power tools were reported missing from the garage.
INDUSTRIAL AREA / HORNLEE / NEKKIES
BURGLARY - DAVIDSON ST (Thurs 3 May @ 00h21) – Officer responded to alarm signal and found back window forced open. Keyholder was notified and reported nothing visibly missing.
BRENTON ON SEA / LAKE BRENTON
BURGLARY - TULBACH ST (Sat 5 May @ 09h22) - Client reported a break-in at his home sometime during the night. He reported jewellery stolen. Case was opened with SAPS.
OTHER INCIDENTS:
Medical / general assistance - 6; domestic disputes / noise disturbances - 2; suspicious persons / vehicle reports - 7; assistance with vagrant removal / trespassers - 8; 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
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