Bradwell street - Tuesday, between 00:00 and 06:00
The intruder/s broke into a garage/conversion flat by screwing out the internal burglar bars. A resident was at home asleep but heard nothing - it was a windy night. It is a very narrow window and must have been a very small person crawling through. They stole a camera, laptop and cellphone.
Reported to SAPS.
2017 October
House Break-in
Other theft (Property)
Upper Mill Street - Monday, between 06:00 and 18:00
A male gained access to a property and stole the angle grinder and heat gun the owner was busy working with.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted street robbery - with a weapon
Rugley Road - Thursday, at 23:10
Two men stalked a walker from a distance and as the walker rounded a corner, they caught up with him - one in front and one behind. The one mugger moved as if pulling a knife and was surprised by a resident who came from behind. They fled down Ludlow.
Not reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property) 1
Agapanthus Avenue - Wednesday. between 00:00 and 06:00
A garage was broken into and a white helmet, bike riding boots and a black and yellow toolbox were stolen.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
Anenome Avenue - Wednesday, between 06:00 and 18:00
A large doormat was stolen from behind a Trellidor.
Not reported to SAPS.
Attempted theft out of motor vehicle
Upper Maynard Street - Wednesday, at 04:30
A back window of a vehicle was forced open which triggered the alarm and suspects ran away.
Not reported to SAPS.
Theft from motor vehicle
Bellair Road - Sunday, at 12:00
A smartly dressed male stole the hub caps from a vehicle parked on the street.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted theft out of motor vehicle - ARREST
Chelsea Avenue - Saturday, at 10:46
A suspect broke the left side window of a Ford Bantam. He was caught while he was attempting to break into the vehicle and was taken into custody by SAPS.
Arrest made by SAPS.
Theft from motor vehicle
Davenport Road - Saturday, 04:45
The hub caps were stolen from a vehicle.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted theft out of motor vehicle
Escombe Street - Tuesday, at 06:30
Resident spotted two men attempting to break into a vehicle. She chased them away by turning her vehicle around and hooting at them.
Not reported to SAPS.
Attempted theft out of motor vehicle 1
Aandbloem Street - Sunday, between 00:00 and 06:00
The window of a vehicle was broken.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted theft out of motor vehicle
Rugley Road - Sunday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A vehicle was broken into, but nothing was taken.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft out of motor vehicle 1
Upper Mill Street - Sunday, between 00:00 and 06:00
The window of a vehicle was broken. Unknown what was stolen.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft out of motor vehicle
Aandbloem Street - Sunday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A car was broken into. Unknown what was stolen.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft out of motor vehicle 1
Gardenia Avenue - Saturday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A vehicle was broken into. Unknown what was taken.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft out of motor vehicle
Escombe Street - Saturday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A vehicle was broken into. Unknown what was taken.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted theft out of motor vehicle
Gladiolus Avenue - Friday, between 18:00 and 00:00
Someone tried to break into a vehicle that was parked behind a gate.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
Rugley Road - Thursday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A copper tap was stolen from a property, leaving the water running.
Not reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
Luton Street - Wednesday, at 14:30
Two bicycle wheels were stolen from a property.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted street robbery - with a weapon
Upper Mill Street - Wednesday, 18:00 to 00:00
An unknown male attempted to rob a woman by using a bottle as a weapon. He was caught by one of the Gardens Watch members.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Street Robbery - with a weapon
Aandbloem Street - Tuesday, at 18:30
A student was walking home via Aandbloem Street and was approached by two men who had stepped from a motor vehicle, leaving a third man in the vehicle. They asked for the time and as he looked down the one man lifted his shirt to show a firearm and the other took his cell phone and backpack with laptop. They left in the vehicle.
Reported to SAPS.
Street Robbery - with a weapon
Upper Mill Street - Sunday, at 21:40
Suspect approached a resident on his return to home and asked for money. He then attacked the resident with a knife and the resident had to fight him off. Neighbours, DPVwatch members and ADT came to his rescue.
Reported to SAPS.
Theft out of motor vehicle 1
Rugley Road - Saturday, between 00:00 and 06:00
Two side windows of a vehicle were broken and a jacket was stolen.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft out of motor vehicle
Yeoville Road - Saturday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A laptop and clothes were stolen from a vehicle.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted theft out of motor vehicle
Bradwell Road - Wednesday, at 03:30
Suspects attempted to break into a car.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft out of motor vehicle
Escombe Road - Wednesday, between 00:00 and 06:00
Rear window smashed - radio and contents of glove compartment and boot stolen. Most likely early morning.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft of motor vehicle
Upper Mill Street - Wednesday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A motor vehicle was stolen.
Reported to SAPS.
Theft of motor vehicle
Clive Street - Tuesday, between 18:00 and 00:00
A motor vehicle was stolen.
Reported to SAPS.
Theft of motor vehicle 2
Chelmsford Road - Tuesday, between 18:00 and 00:00
A motor vehicle was stolen.
Reported to SAPS.
Trespassing
Anenome Avenue - Monday, at 03:10
Suspect forced a gate open and gained access to a property as well as a vehicle on the property. The resident activated the alarm and he ran away.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.