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2019 January

Theft out of motor vehicle

St James Street - Thursday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A vehicle parked on the street was broken into. There was no damage to the vehicle.
Not reported to SAPS.

Intruder/Trespassing

St James Street - Thursday, at 06:05
A man jumped over a wall into a property. He fled once the owner spotted him and shouted.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

House Break-in

Bradwell Road - Thursday, at 14:40
A man entered a house, setting off the alarm and took a container with five African walking sticks. Two were recovered from the neighbour’s garden.
Not reported to SAPS.

Theft from motor vehicle

Watsonia Street - Wednesday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A spare tyre and jack was removed from a vehicle.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Attempted house break-in

Warwick Road - Wednesday, at 09:30
A member of the watch noticed two men fiddling with a garage door. SAPS was called to the scene, but the men had left. Two members monitored their movement and update SAPS. They were found to be in the possession of sharp tools and house breaking equipment. They were taken into custody after questioning.
Reported to SAPS.

Attempted street robbery - without a weapon

Upper Mill Street - Saturday, at 16:30
A man approached a young woman from behind and tried to grab her bag. She swiftly moved away from him in defense and held her bag tight and threw a piece of watermelon at him as he left.
Not reported to SAPS.

Theft out of motor vehicle 1

Virginia Avenue - Sunday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A window of a vehicle was smashed. It is unknown what was taken.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Theft out of motor vehicle

Rugley Road - Sunday, at 21:10
The window of a vehicle was smashed and two men were seen running from the scene.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Theft from motor vehicle

Upper Mill Street - Sunday, 00:00 and 06:00
A battery was stolen from the boot of a vehicle. SAPS were able to arrest the suspect.
Reported to SAPS.

Theft out of motor vehicle

Yeoville Road - Friday, between 00:00 and 06:00
The back window of a vehicle was broken.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Attempted theft out of motor vehicle

Anenome Avenue - Friday, at 05:00
A vehicle was broken into without any sign of force and the alarm was not triggered. There was nothing to take.
Not reported to SAPS.

Other theft (Property)

Bellair Road - Thursday, at 17:00
A man took cushions from a patio of a house.
Not reported to SAPS.

Attempted theft out of motor vehicle 1

Derry Street - Thursday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A window of a vehicle was smashed, but there was nothing in the vehicle to take.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Street Robbery - with a weapon

Philip Kgosana - Thursday, at 06:15
A resident was mugged on his way to work on his bicycle by three men, one with a knife. The incident took place at the City end of the pedestrian bridge over Philip Kgosana next to Plantation Park. The stole a work bag with everything in it, including a computer, cell phone and wallet. The resident escaped on his bike while their attention was focused on the bag. Fortunately he was not hurt.
Reported to SAPS.

Attempted theft out of motor vehicle

Bedford Street - Thursday, between 00:00 and 06:00
The door lock of a vehicle was damaged when the car was opened, but nothing was taken.
Not reported to SAPS.

Attempted house break-in

Windburg Avenue - Thursday, at 04:00
The electrical gates and garage door was forced open. Fortunately the intruders were scared off by a dog.
Not reported to SAPS.

Theft out of motor vehicle 1

St James Street - Tuesday, between 00:00 and 06:00
The small window of a bakkie was smashed.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Theft out of motor vehicle

Yeoville Road - Tuesday, at 15:15
A vehicle was broken into from where it was parked in the driveway of a property.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Attempted theft out of motor vehicle

Rugley Road - Tuesday, at 05:40
Suspect attempted to break into a vehicle.
Not reported to SAPS.

Street Robbery - with a weapon

Derry Street - Saturday, at 16:35
A young woman was held at knife point and robbed of her bag she was carrying with her. The suspect had jumped from a vehicle that had passed her.
Reported to SAPS.

Attempted street robbery - with a weapon

Pypies Park - Monday, at 14:50
Two nannies were approached where they were sitting with babies in the park. A man threatened them with a knife to hand over their cell phones. Their screams alerted neighbours around the park who came running out. The suspect then fled.
Reported to SAPS.

Theft of motor vehicle

Exner Avenue - Friday, between 18:00 and 00:00
A VW Polo was stolen.
Reported to SAPS.

Theft out of motor vehicle

Upper Mill Street - Friday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A vehicle was broken into and two suspects were noticed at the scene.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Street Robbery - without a weapon

Van Ryneveld Street - Thursday, at 05:00
A resident was surprised in his garage by a man who demanded his cell phone, wallet and laptop from him.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Attempted theft out of motor vehicle

Upper Mill Street - Wednesday, at 03:00
Two men triggered the alarm of a vehicle.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Theft of motor vehicle

Bellair Road - Wednesday, at 03:20
A City Golf was taken from the driveway where it was parked. The suspects were disguised as vagrants with blankets hooded over them.
Reported to SAPS.

Attempted theft out of motor vehicle

Warwick Street - Monday, 03:15
Two men attempted to break into a car, but was spotted and fled. They then attempted to break into a house on Delphinium Street later where they were also spotted once again.
Not reported to SAPS.

Attempted house break-in

Delphinium Street - Monday, at 05:00
A DPVwatch member noticed two men on the balcony of a house who fled once they realized they’ve been spotted.
Not reported to SAPS.

Street Robbery - with a weapon

Anemone Avenue - Monday, at 15:10
Our housekeeper was walking from Anemone Avenue to Gardenia Avenue on the open field towards the MyCiti Bus-stop and was mugged by two well-dressed men. One held a knife to her throat and the other pointed a firearm.
Reported to SAPS.

Theft out of motor vehicle 3

Barnham Avenue - Saturday, between 00:00 and 06:00
The side back window on the driver’s side of a vehicle that was parked on the pavement was smashed. No further details available.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Theft out of motor vehicle 2

Upper Mill Street - Saturday, at 05:00
Two men smashed the window of a car and set off the alarm. This attracted the attention of the owner and he saw them as they fled.
Not reported to SAPS.

Theft out of motor vehicle 1

Windburg Avenue - Saturday, at 04:30
Tourists had packed 4 suitcases and a baby chair into their hired vehicle for their departure from an Airb&b to the airport. While they went back to lock up someone broke into the vehicle and stole the suitcases and baby chair. DPV members who were out on patrol met up with the victims and searched the area and retrieved 3 suitcases and the baby seat in Plantation park. A 4th suitcase was found later, damaged and the content removed.
Reported to SAPS.

Theft of motor vehicle 1

Agapanthus Avenue - Saturday, between 18:00 and 00:00
A white BMW 320i was stolen. CA 446 …
Reported to SAPS.

Theft of motor vehicle

Davenport Road - Saturday, between 18:00 and 00:00
An Isuzu bakkie was taken from where it was parked on the street. The suspects were accompanied and dropped off by another vehicle.
Reported to SAPS.

Theft out of motor vehicle

Arum Street - Saturday, between 18:00 and 00:00
The back window (passenger’s side) of a white Citi Golf was broken to steal a bag of groceries out of the car.
Not reported to SAPS.

Street Robbery - with a weapon

Pinoak Road - Friday, at 16:50
A domestic worker was robbed on the street of her cell phone after leaving work. The man threatened her with a knife.
Reported to SAPS.

Attempted other theft

Virginia Avenue - Tuesday, at 01:40
A man attempted to break into a garage, but he was disturbed by the owner when they heard the noise.
Not reported to SAPS.

Attempted theft out of motor vehicle 1

Bedford Street - Saturday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A man attempted to break into a vehicle, but fled when he activated the alarm.
Not reported to SAPS.

Attempted street robbery - with a weapon

Van Riebeeck Park - Saturday, at 08:00
A cyclist was threatened in Van Riebeeck Park by a man carrying a knife to give him money. The suspect was apprehended the following day.
Reported to SAPS.

Attempted Theft out of Motor Vehicle

Upper Mill Street – Saturday, between 00:00 and 06:00
Back passenger window broken. Unknown if anything stolen from vehicle.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Theft from Motor Vehicle (car parts)

Plantation Road – Friday, between 00:00 and 06:00
Vehicle windows broken, battery cable cut and battery stolen.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.

Other theft (Property)

Bellair Road – Thursday, between 00:00 and 06:00
Garage door forced open and power tools stolen.
Reported to SAPS.

Carjacking

Deer Park parking area – Wednesday, at around 18:30 – ARREST
Two males approached a woman sitting in her vehicle in the parking in Deer Park. Although she drove off, they managed to get into the vehicle. She jumped out and then they drove off in her car. They crashed into the barrier at Rocklands Park and then fled on foot, stealing her phone. A delivery man and other witnesses gave chase. The delivery man retrieved her phone which was dropped during the chase. One suspect was apprehended and handed over to SAPS.
Reported to SAPS.

House Break-in

Frank Avenue – Tuesday, between 00:00 and 06:00
Unknown person(s) cut through fence on mountain side of property and broke into house. Stole TV and telescope.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.