Chelmsford Road - Wednesday, between 00:00 and 06:00
The store room at Mountain Close was broken into and goods, plus the DPV radio were stolen.
Reported to SAPS.
2021 March
Other theft (Property)
Attempted theft out of motor vehicle
Florida Road - Monday, at 04:07
A man attempted to break into a vehicle, but was scared of when the alarm was triggered.
Not reported to SAPS.
Attempted house break-in - ARREST
Delphinium Street - Saturday, at 07:04
A man attempted to break into a house, but was caught. The alarm was triggered and security alerted. SAPS were dispatched and the suspect was taken into custody.
Reported to SAPS.
Attempted theft out of motor vehicle
Vredehoek Avenue - Thursday, at 04:33
Two men smashed the window of a vehicle in an attempt to break into the vehicle. They ran down Chelsea Avenue.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Street Robbery - without a weapon
Derry Street - Thursday, at 01:35
Assistance was requested when an altercation took place on the corner of Derry Street and Exner Avenue after a man accused another of stealing his cell phone. The accused ran down Freesia Avenue with the “victim” running after him. The cell phone was found on the accused and everyone left the area.
Not reported to SAPS.
House robbery
Frank Avenue - Wednesday, at 21:20
Three men cut through the fence of a mountain-facing property and bypassed the alarmed beams to reach the house. They entered the house through an open back door. The men were heavily armed with a firearm, machete and what appeared to be a sword-like knife. They were scared off when the alarm was triggered and fled, escaping with a money box, a cell phone, two laptops and wallets. Security, DPV patrollers and SAPS rushed to the scene. There was no sighting of the men.
Reported to SAPS.
Theft from motor vehicle
Van Ryneveld Street - Wednesday, between 15:00 and 16:30
Windscreen wipers stolen. Again!
Not reported to SAPS.
Attempted other theft (Property)
Bradwell Road - Tuesday, between 00:00 and 06:00
The top wooden plank of a perimeter fence was unscrewed and left on the pavement. It is possible that the resident could’ve disturbed the suspect(s), as she had changed her routine on that day.
Not reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property) 2
Pinoak Road - Monday, around 01:30
Around the same time that the fire happened in a garage on Chelmsford Road, tools were stolen from a property on Pinoak. The owner was assisting with the fire.
Not reported to SAPS.
Theft from motor vehicle
Rugley Road - Monday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A tyre and a speaker was taken from a car.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft out of motor vehicle
Cnr Escombe & Chelmsford Road - Monday, between 00:00 and 06:00
The back side window of a car, behind the front passenger seat, was smashed.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
Chelmsford Road - Monday, at 01:15
A garage from Mountain Close was broken into and a bicycle and a toolbox were stolen. The suspects then started a fire in the storeroom off the garage that had two wooden cabinets containing camping and hiking gear as well as boxes with paper. Two explosions were heard and the owner saw a vehicle leaving. Firefighters had to put the fire out. Two gas canisters had caused the explosion.
Reported to SAPS.
House Break-in
Anemone Street - Monday, between 06:00 and 18:00
A bedroom window was broken and items were stolen. The owner suspects that the break-in took place between 16:00 and 17:00.
Not reported to SAPS.
Attempted theft out of motor vehicle
Belladonna Avenue - Sunday, at 06:28
A man attempted to break into a car, but was scared off when the alarm was triggered.
Not reported to SAPS.
Theft from motor vehicle
Van Ryneveld Avenue - Sunday, between 00:00 and 06:00
Windscreen wipers were stolen.
Not reported to SAPS.
Theft from motor vehicle
St James Street - Saturday, between 00:00 and 06:00
The owner of two cars was the victim of a battery thief with both the batteries from the two cars being stolen. They were parked on the corner of St James Street and Wexford Road.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted other theft
Chelmsford Road - Friday, at 13:35
A garage door was damaged when an attempt was made to break into the garage.
Reported to SAPS were.
Other theft (Property)
Ashgrove Road - Friday, between 00:00-06:00
A garage was broken into and trashed. Many items were stolen. The backup battery to the garage was dismantled and also taken. Fingerprints were taken.
Reported to SAPS.
Theft from motor vehicle 2
Van Ryneveld Avenue - Thursday, between 00:00 and 06:00
The front screen from a car radio was ripped off and taken on the corner of Van Ryneveld and Upper Pypies.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft from motor vehicle
Upper Mill Street - Thursday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A battery was stolen from an old Land Rover.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
Chelmsford Road - Tuesday, at 13:30
A storeroom from Mountain Close was broken into and tools were stolen.
Reported to SAPS.
House Break-in ARREST!
Derry Street - Tuesday, at 17:50
A man stole items from a house on the corner of Aloe and Derry Street. Builders from a site nearby chased after him and caught up with him as he tried to escape via Noordelik Avenue. They pinned him down and waited a short while for an off duty Law Enforcement officer to arrest the suspect. The incident happened during SAPS’s shift change and a SAPS vehicle wasn’t immediately available.
Reported to SAPS.
Theft from motor vehicle
St James Street - Sunday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A battery was stolen from ‘n white Ford Bantam bakkie.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft out of motor vehicle 2
Vredehoek Avenue - Sunday, between 00:00 and 06:00
SAPS reported a car break-in to the watch.
Reported to SAPS.
Theft out of motor vehicle
Windburg Avenue - Sunday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A car was broken into by smashing a side window.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft from motor vehicle
St James Street - Saturday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A scooter battery was taken from a scooter.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted theft of motor vehicle
Pinetree Crescent - Saturday, at 18:43
A scooter was stolen from a property and abandoned a few blocks away in Aloe Street in someone’s driveway. The battery was flat and it was impossible to drive it. The scooter was returned to the owner.
Reported to SAPS.
Attempted theft out of motor vehicle
Exner Avenue - Saturday, between 00:00-06:00
A car was broken into, but there was nothing inside to steal. The doors were left open.
Not reported to SAPS.
Theft out of motor vehicle 1
Plantation Road - Friday, between 08:49 and 08:52
Power tools were stolen out of a bakkie between 8:49 - 8:52. The bakkie was locked, but the passenger window was forced down and the door was opened.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft out of motor vehicle
Lambert Road - Saturday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A vehicle was broken into and a phone charger and USB was taken. There was no damage to the vehicle.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Trespassing/Intruder
Pinoak Road - Friday, around 10:00
A man forced both garden gates open and smashed one open. The owners dogs attacked the intruder and he left.
Not reported to SAPS.
Theft from motor vehicle
Chelsea Avenue - Thursday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A battery and spare wheel were stolen out of Toyota Etios during the night.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted theft out of motor vehicle
Exner Avenue - Thursday, at 03:00
A vehicle was opened and all the doors were left open. There was nothing to steal.
Not reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
Ash Grove Road - Thursday, between 06:00 and 18:00
Someone entered the property and stole a pair of shoes and raincoat from the front door.
Reported to SAPS.
Theft out of motor vehicle
Belladonna Avenue - Wednesday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A vehicle was broken into.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted theft out of motor vehicle
Upper Mill Street - Wednesday, at 04:05
The back window of a vehicle was broken and the suspect ran away when the car alarm was activated.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted theft out of motor vehicle
Windburg Avenue, corner of Watsonia - Monday, between 00:00 and 06:00
A car window was smashed and an attempt was made to steal a baby seat, but it was unsuccessful.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
Pypies Plein - Monday, at 12:35
A man entered a property and stole a handbag from a table.
Unkown if reported to SAPS.
Intruder/Trespassing
Gladiolus Avenue - Monday, 08:40
A man was on the balcony after gaining access through the back garden of a neighbour.
Not reported to SAPS.
Intruder/Trespassing
Cnr Aandbloem & Warwick Street - Sunday, at 18:03
A member noticed a person jump over the wall of a property. Upon investigation a homeless person was found living at the back. It was reported to the owner.
Not reported to SAPS.
Theft out of motor vehicle
Bedford Street - Sunday, at 23:45.
The back window of a vehicle was smashed.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Intruder/Trespassing
Cnr of Bellair & Wexford Road - Saturday, at 18:18
A man was seen entering a property where renovations are taking place.
Not reported to SAPS.
Intruder/Trespassing
Van Ryneveld Street - Friday, between 00:00-06:00
A trespasser was found on the property, eyeing out patio chairs. The table was stolen last week. Husband came out and the intruder left.
Not reported to SAPS.
Theft of motor vehicle
St James Street - Friday, at 21:15
A VW Polo was stolen and spotted leaving the area.
Reported to SAPS.
Attempted theft out of motor vehicle
Bradwell Road - Friday, at 12:00
Man tried to break into car. He smashed the right front window, but didn’t take anything. A resident yelled and the man walked up the street. The owner came out when the alarm went off and move the car into the driveway.
Reported to SAPS.
Attempted theft out of motor vehicle
Kreupelhout Lane - Thursday, at 06:45
A resident noticed a man trying to break into a car parked on the road. Once the suspect realized that he had been spotted, he left, but neighbours kept an eye on him while waiting for ADT to respond. ADT apprehended the suspect and then searched for a bag that a had dumped.
Reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
Van Ryneveld Street - Wednesday, at 06:45
A white, round pine table was stolen off the “stoep”. It happened after the alarm was switched off at 6:30am and the beams were deactivated. A neighbour tried to stop the suspect, but he quickly headed over the bridge (of Philip Kgosana) to Stroompie.
Not reported to SAPS.
Theft out of motor vehicle
Vredehoek Avenue - Wednesday, at 14:39
A bakkie was broken into. The owner ran after the suspect. His stolen items were fortunately recovered by a brave jogger who realized the man was on the run. Patrollers gave back up and caught up with the suspect as he was about to cross Philip Kgosana and he was apprehended and eventually taken in by SAPS. The incident was reported at 14:39 and patrollers, with the assistance of a Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officer, caught the suspect at 14:55.
Reported to SAPS.
Theft from motor vehicle
Mellish Road - Wednesday, between 00:00 and 06:00
An owner found his vehicle with its back door open and the seat pulled down. Access was gained to the boot where the tyre, jack and other accessories were taken.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft of motor vehicle
Belladonna Avenue - Tuesday, between 00:00-06:00
At 23:30 on Monday, 1 March, the owner of a motorbike parked and chained his bike outside his house. The owner discovered on Tuesday at noon that the motorbike was gone. Honda CBX250 Twister CAM27…
Reported to SAPS.
Theft from motor vehicle
Plantation Road - Tuesday, between 06:00 and 18:00
Wipers were stolen during the day.
Not reported to SAPS.
Theft from motor vehicle 3
Windburg Avenue - Monday, between 06:00 and 18:00
Both windscreen wipers were stolen from a car.
Not reported to SAPS.
Theft from motor vehicle 2
Lower Pypies Plein - Monday, between 09:00 and 12:00
Wipers, that had been secured with cable ties, were stolen. They had been cut off and the wipers were broken in the process.
Not reported to SAPS.
Theft from motor vehicle
Watsonia Street - Monday, between 00:00 and 06:00
Windscreen wipers were stolen.
Not reported to SAPS.