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2018 January

Other theft (Property)

Bellair Road - Saturday, at 10:15
I saw a couple from my bedroom window as they walked past my front garden, carrying a box full of plants. The man reached over the wall and started breaking off my plants to put into the box. I shouted at them from the window. They stopped what they were doing, and threw my plant back into the garden as they continued walking. The builders from the building site next door and a neighbour chased after them and brought them back. I phoned the police and they were taken away by the police after I opened a case.
Reported to SAPS.

Other theft (Property) 1

Davenport Road - Tuesday, between 18:00 and 00:00
A gate was lifted off its track and two full gas canisters were stolen. The owner had returned home and had placed them there just a short while before they were stolen.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

House Break-in

Exner Avenue - Tuesday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A person climbed up the plumbing pipes to a first floor flat and stole a handbag, wallet and laptop bag. The neighbour heard him leaving and alerted the resident.
Reported to SAPS.

Attempted other theft

Seymour Avenue - Tuesday, at 04:00
An intruder managed to gain entry by climbing over a gate or wall. He was rummaging through the black bins within the boundary walls.
Not reported to SAPS.

Attempted house break-in

Florida Road - Tuesday, at 04:17
A man climbed over the railing of a first floor balcony and entered the living room through the sliding door. The resident, who had fallen asleep in front of the television, woke up once the man had entered and chased him back over the balcony.
Not reported to SAPS.

House robbery

Ash Grove Road - Friday, at 02:00
The resident heard noises outside and decided to investigate. As he opened his front door he was met by two men wearing balaclavas and were armed with screwdrivers. They robbed him and tied him up before leaving.
Reported to SAPS.

House robbery 2

Noordelik Avenue - Thursday, at 17:50
A resident allowed two people onto her property. They assaulted her severely and robbed her.
Reported to SAPS.

House robbery

Peppertree Road - Thursday, at 03:15
An elderly lady heard a noise in her house and found three men. They had by-passed the outside beams and had removed a window to gain access. One of the men threatened her with a screwdriver. They stole her phone, iPad, laptop and television.
Reported to SAPS.

Other theft (Property)

High Cape - Wednesday, at 15:00
A well-dressed woman managed to convince the domestic worker to let her into a flat. While the domestic worker continued with her work the woman stole house keys, a tablet, rings and watches and disappeared.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Theft out of motor vehicle

St James Street - Wednesday, between 06:00 and 18:00
The back side window of a vehicle was broken. A number of items were visible in the boot. It is unknown what was stolen.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Theft out of motor vehicle

Ludlow Road - Tuesday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A report was received that a vehicle had been broken into.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Theft of motor vehicle

Davenport Road - Tuesday, at 20:30
A Ford Ranger, double cab, CJ 82504 was stolen. From movements traced, it had spent 2 hours in the area before leaving.
Reported to SAPS.

Theft from motor vehicle

Chelsea Avenue - Monday, between 00:00 and 06:00
The four wheels and battery were stolen from a vehicle and the vehicle was left on bricks in the street. It was a hired vehicle.
Not yet reported to SAPS.

Theft out of motor vehicle

Chelmsford Road - Monday, between 00:00 and 06:00
The vehicle was found with the front passenger door ajar and the back seats folded down. The alarm had not been activated and there was no sign of forced entry.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Theft out of motor vehicle

Rugley Road - Sunday, between 18:00 and 00:00
A vehicle was broken into and a skateboard was stolen.
Not reported to SAPS.

House Break-in

Davenport Road - Saturday, between 00:00 and 06:00
Residents, in a second floor flat, woke up and found their balcony door open. It is possible that they had left it open. 2 laptops, 2 cell phones and 2 wallets were stolen. There was no sign of forced entry.
Reported to SAPS.

Street Robbery - with a weapon

Corner of Peak & Plantation Road - Saturday, at 04:40
A woman was waiting in the street on her Uber ride and was confronted by a man with a knife. He grabbed her handbag and cell phone and fled.
Not yet reported to SAPS.

Theft out of motor vehicle

Crassula Avenue - Saturday, between 00:00 and 06:00
The back passenger window of a vehicle was broken and the door left open.
Not reported to SAPS.

Street Robbery - without a weapon

Gladiolus Avenue - Friday, at 19:25
A woman was robbed at gunpoint by three males while she was walking. The suspects grabbed her bag and fled the scene in a light blue Peugeot.
Reported to SAPS.

Attempted theft out of motor vehicle

Ludlow Road - Thursday, at 23:00
The left back window of a vehicle was broken. Nothing was taken.
Reported to SAPS.

Theft out of motor vehicle

Upper Maynard - Wednesday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A vehicle was broken into. It is unknown what was taken from the vehicle.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Attempted theft out of motor vehicle 1

Virginia Avenue - Wednesday, between 00:00 and 06:00
The small side window of a vehicle was broken. There were items on the back seat , but suspects were unable to reach them through the window.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

House Break-in

Peppertree Road - Wednesday, between 00:00 and 06:00
Burglar bars were broken and access was gained to a house. Laptops, a wallet and iPhone were stolen.
Reported to SAPS.

Attempted theft out of motor vehicle

Clive Street - Wednesday, 03:00
A vehicle was broken into. Nothing was taken.
Reported to SAPS.

House Break-in

Pinetree Crescent - Tuesday, at 04:00
Residents were woken by the barking of their dog. Upon investigation they noticed that the glass to the backdoor had been broken and the resident’s handbag was laying in the backyard. More items were stolen: a flat screen 54’ TV, 2 laptops and a wireless speaker. A car jack had been used to break the metal gate in the backyard and the glass in the door expertly removed.
Reported to SAPS immediately.

Theft out of motor vehicle 1

Plantation Road - Tuesday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A vehicle was broken into on the same spot as a break-in four days before. Two men fled the scene. It is unknown what was stolen.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Attempted theft out of motor vehicle

Escombe Road - Sunday, between 06:00 and 18:00
A vehicle was left locked at 08:30. When the owner returned at 11:30 it was found with the doors open. There was nothing in the car to steal.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Theft out of motor vehicle 1

Plantation Road - Friday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A vehicle was broken into and two men fled the scene. It is unknown what was stolen.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Theft out of motor vehicle

St James Street - Friday, between 03:30
A vehicle was broken into, but there was no sign of forced entry. A briefcase, containing a laptop, was stolen.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Theft out of motor vehicle

Chelmsford Road - Thursday, between 18:00 and 00:00
Audi TT - suspected car remote jamming. Passenger side door found ajar in the morning. An item was stolen from the glove box.
Not reported to SAPS.

Attempted theft out of motor vehicle

Davenport Road - Thursday, between 00:00 and 06:00
The front passenger door of a Opel Corsa had been forcefully bent open, possibly with a crowbar, to allow someone to insert their arm and unlock the door. The suspect fled the scene when the car alarm went off once he opened the door. Nothing was stolen.
Not reported to SAPS.

Theft out of motor vehicle

Gardenia Avenue - Wednesday, between 00:00 and 06:00
Unknown how access was gained to a Xtrail as there was no damage to the vehicle. Some coins, several flash disks with music, sunglasses and a phone charging cable were stolen.
Not reported to SAPS.

Theft from motor vehicle

Escombe Road - Wednesday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A vehicle was broken into and the spare wheel and toolkit were stolen.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Theft out of motor vehicle 1

St James Street - Sunday, between 00:00 and 06:00
The back side window of a vehicle was broken. It is unknown what was stolen.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Theft of motor vehicle

Yeoville Road - Sunday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A 1.3 tonne Hyundai truck with canopy was stolen from the driveway of a property. Registration CA 624475. The fence to the property was cut open.
Reported to SAPS.

Theft out of motor vehicle

Delphinium Street - Sunday, between 00:00 and 06:00
No force was used to gain access to a vehicle. It is unknown what was stolen.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Attempted house break-in - ARREST

Pypies Square - Sunday, at 16:00
A man broke into a house currently under construction. The security guard living on the premises managed to overpower the intruder after a long scuffle during which the guard was injured. SAPS was called to the property and the man was arrested.
Reported to SAPS.

Theft out of motor vehicle

Escombe Road - Saturday, between 00:00 and 06:00
There was no sign of forced entry into the vehicle. Items were stolen from the boot.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Theft out of motor vehicle 1

Chelmsford Road - Thursday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A radio was stolen from a vehicle.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Theft out of motor vehicle

Chelmsford Road - Thursday, between 00:00 and 06:00
Two jackets were stolen from a vehicle belonging to a family on holiday.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Other theft (Property)

Corner Bradwell Road & Florida Avenue
Suspects broke into a garage and stole two bicycles. The one bicycle was recovered down the road.
Reported to SAPS.

Theft out of motor vehicle

Chelmsford Road - Wednesday, between 18:00 and 00:00
The car was found open and various items were taken, but all were concealed. ID documents were found in st James Street.
Reported to SAPS.