KNYSNA NEWS - PROPERTY-RELATED INCIDENTS:
TOWN AREA
COMMON ROBBERY - ST GEORGES ST (Sat 7 April @ 02h49) – Allsound Officer reported that a young man was robbed while walking home. Suspects stole a cellphone, wallet and keys. No description available.
THEFT - MAIN RD (Sat 7 April @ 22h54) – Our Control Room received a report that a handbag was stolen from business premises. Clothing description was supplied and officer searched. Suspect was not found.
THEFT OUT OF M.V. - MAIN RD (Mon 9 April @ 22h30) - SAPS requested assistance with CCTV footage following a vehicle break-in. Suspect description was provided from CCTV footage and suspect was later arrested and charged.
THEFT - NELSON ST (Tues 10 April @ 17h45) - Allsound Officer spotted a well-known suspect carrying possible stolen items. Suspect was questioned and unable to explain why he had the items or how he got them. Suspect was handed over to SAPS for possession of suspected stolen goods. *** VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE ***
ATTEMPTED THEFT - BOND ST (Wed 11 April @ 10h04) - Client reported suspects trying to steal roof sheets from vacant property. Officers responded but suspect fled into bushes. No case was opened and nothing reported missing.
KNYSNA HEIGHTS/ PARADISE / HEUWELKRUIN
THEFT - PROTEA ST (Thurs 5 April @ 12h06) - Resident reported a suspect in neighbouring property. Allsound Officer apprehended a known suspect fleeing the property. Suspect had stolen washing from line. Owner declined to open a case and suspect was released.
BURGLARY - CIRCULAR DR (Mon 9 April @ 09h28) - Client reported a break-in at one of the guest units during the night. Entry was gained via unlocked sliding door. Guest reported that Camera equipment and a cellphone were missing. Case was opened.
INDUSTRIAL AREA / HORNLEE / NEKKIES
BURGLARY - DAVIDSON ST (Mon 9 April @ 02h50) – Officer responded to alarm signal and reported hole found in the ceiling. No suspect found on property. Keyholder was notified and a case was opened.
BELVIDERE
THEFT - CURRY CLOSE (Sun 8 April @ 08h40) - Client phoned to report that his iPhone was stolen through open window sometime during the night. No further information was available and no case was opened.
OTHER INCIDENTS:
Medical / general assistance - 5; domestic disputes / noise disturbances - 8; suspicious persons / vehicle reports - 15; assistance with vagrant removal / trespassers - 9; 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.
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