KNYSNA NEWS - PROPERTY-RELATED INCIDENTS:
TOWN AREA
SHOPLIFTING - LONG ST (Thurs 9 Aug @ 13h50) – Client activated the panic alarm after a suspect was caught shoplifting. Store manager declined to open a case. Items were recovered and suspect was released.
SHOPLIFTING - MAIN RD (Fri 10 Aug @ 16h50) – Allsound Guards reported that a suspect was caught shoplifting clothing to the value of R530. SAPS were notified, case was opened and suspect was handed over to SAPS.
BURGLARY - WATERFRONT DR (Mon 13 Aug @ 07h39) - Client reported that their shop window was broken and glasses were stolen from the window display. Suspect/s did not enter the shop. SAPS were notified and a case was opened.
BURGLARY - COVE ST (Mon 13 Aug @ 10h05) - Gentleman reported that they had a break-in over the weekend. Window and burglar bars were forced and 3 laptops were stolen. Time of incident was unknown. Owner opened a case with SAPS.
THEFT OUT M.V. - FICHAT ST (Mon 13 Aug @ 12h50) - Our Control Room received a report of a motor vehicle break-in. Officer found car with back window broken. Owner of the vehicle was located and confirmed that 3 jackets were missing. Case was opened with SAPS.
THEFT OUT M.V. - MAIN ST (Wed 15 Aug @ 12h00) - Allsound Guards reported that a tablet was stolen from a vehicle the previous day. A review of the footage showed that 2 suspects possibly remote-jammed the locking mechanism when the driver exited the vehicle. They fled in a silver Toyota. Vehicle details passed on to SAPS and a case was opened.
KNYSNA HEIGHTS / PARADISE
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY - RIDGE DR (Sun 12 August @ 17h00) - Client triggered that alarm for assistance after a suspect entered the property with a set of keys stolen earlier in the week. The suspect assaulted the homeowner before being chased. Suspect fled leaving behind the owners keys and a hat. SAPS were notified and a case of assault was opened.
OLD PLACE / COSTA SARDA
HOUSE ROBBERY - MILKWOOD DR (Sat 11 August @ 16h35) - Client phoned to report seeing an intruder on the neighbour's property. Officers responded and reported that the domestic worker disturbed an intruder in the house. Intruder scuffled with the lady before fleeing with a tablet. Intruder had gained access via a bathroom window. Area was searched but suspect was not found. Case was opened with SAPS.
INDUSTRIAL AREA / HORNLEE / NEKKIES
THEFT - WAENHOUT ST (Thurs 9 August @ 15h19) – Client reported seeing suspects on a neighbouring property stealing electrical cables. Allsound Officers responded and apprehended 2 men found in possession of electrical cables. Property owner was notified, case was opened and both suspects were charged with theft.
BELVIDERE
BURGLARY - MARR LANE (Tues 14 August @ 16h44) - Client telephoned to report a break-in at the cottage. Backdoor was forced open. Items missing included an iPhone, alcohol and memory sticks. Area was searched by Allsound, SAPS and homeowner. Suspect disappeared was spotted but disappeared in region of the Old Drift. Case was opened.
OTHER INCIDENTS:
Medical / general assistance - 6; domestic disputes / noise disturbances - 5; suspicious persons / vehicle reports - 4; assistance with vagrant removal / trespassers - 7; 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
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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