St James Street – Tuesday, 00:00 – 06:00
Rear passenger window of vehicle parked on corner of St James and Escombe Roads smashed. Unknown what, if anything, was stolen.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
2021 October
Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Other Theft (Property)
Clive Street – Sunday, 06:00 – 18:00
Toddler’s pink balance bike was stolen. Resident thought the culprit managed to pull it close to gate and then threw it over the electric fence.
Unknown if reported to SAPS
Theft from Motor Vehicle (car parts)
Van Ryneveld Avenue – Sunday, 05:57
The suspects gained access to the vehicle. The neighbours informed me on Sunday after the robbery. The suspects removed the spare wheel, tools, jack and other equipment from my vehicle. Suspects were driving a white Citi Golf.
Reported to SAPS
Attempted Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Rocklands Avenue – Sunday, 01:00
Two men came down from the top of Rocklands Avenue at 1am and tried to break into a vehicle.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft of Motor Vehicle
Highlands Avenue – Saturday, 11:00–18:00
Yaris stolen. Last seen by owner about 11:00. No glass broken.
Reported to SAPS
Other Theft (Property)
Upper Mill Street – Friday, 15:45
A man jumped over a fence and stole a hosepipe from the property.
Unknown if reported to SAPS
Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Bradwell Road – Thursday, 00:00 – 06:00
Vehicle was remote-jammed overnight. Three pairs of glasses stolen.
Reported to SAPS
Other Theft (Property)
Saddle Road – Tuesday, 08:15
A man wearing hood stole the refuse bin and took it away. It was recovered on the grasslands in Zonnebloem on the other side of Philip Kgosana drive.
Not reported to SAPS
House break-in 2
Chelmsford Road – Saturday, approximately 21:15
A flat was broken into Two people were seen running from the property and got into separate vehicles.
Unknown if reported to SAPS
House break-in
St James Street – Saturday, 11:20
A man was seen walking past a block of flats and then returning. After ringing a couple of bells several times, he jemmied the lock and spent about 15 minutes in a flat. As he came out a silver Mercedes pulled up. He put a MacBook in the vehicle, went back to fetch a microwave over and then they drove off.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Florida Avenue – Saturday, 06:30
Resident’s car alarm went off around 6:30 am. She ran out to find rear window behind the driver’s seat smashed. Apparently some people saw the man responsible: he was wearing all black with a black jacket and ran away down the road. A grey coat and a black jersey were taken.
Not reported to SAPS.
Theft out of motor vehicle 2
Delphinium Road – Saturday, between 00:00–06:00
A vehicle was broken into (no signs of forced entry) and a baby seat was stolen.
Unknown if reported to SAPS
Attempted Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Exner Avenue – Saturday, between 06:00 and 18:00
Gate lifted off the rails to rummage through a vehicle. Nothing stolen.
Unknown if reported to SAPS
House Break-in
St James street – Friday, 08:25
A man was seen breaking into a property. Residents didn’t manage to hold him.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted House Break-in
Pinoak Road – Thursday, 03:25
The back gate and sliding door of the property were damaged but no access was gained.
Unknown if reported to SAPS
Other Theft (Property)
Noordelik Avenue – Tuesday, 02:51
Security cameras were stolen from property during loadshedding.
Unknown if reported to SAPS>
Malicious Damage to Property
Highlands Avenue – Monday, 18:00 – 00:00
When resident arrived home, 2 men were outside yelling at each other and gearing up for a fight. The following morning the resident found his car had a big dent in the side and he couldn’t open the door (as though someone had been pushed into it). There were no witnesses.
Unknown if reported to SAPS
House Break-in
Rugley Road – Saturday, 20:20
A property on three levels was burgled. Suspects tried to gain access to the first level but failed. A door to the second level was forced open and a laptop and handbag were taken and a television was taken from the third level.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted Street Robbery – without a weapon
Upper Mill Street – Saturday, 15:15
Two men attempted to rob a man in the street, approximately 15:15. No other details. Assailants were tall men.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Street Robbery – without a weapon
Clive Street – Wednesday, 18:05
A woman in the street was robbed of her cell phone. She had been taking pictures of a property when a passerby grabbed her phone and ran off.
Reported to SAPS
Other Theft (Property)
Seymour Avenue – Wednesday, 06:20
People went over the gate and into the garden. Alarm beams in the garden were triggered and a child’s bike and patio chairs were stolen.
Reported to SAPS
Attempted Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Anemone Road – Tuesday, 13:25
Two men were seen breaking the window of a vehicle. Despite a chase, they got away.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other Theft (Property)
Clive Street – Sunday, 07:45
A man jumped over a wall and stole some folding chairs.
Unknown if reported to SAPS
Other Theft (Property) 2
Clive Street – Sunday, 08:04
A short male with dreadlocks jumped over wall and stole two wooden-fold up chairs with grey cushions. Suspect ran off in the direction of the Parade. Armed response patrolman responded but could not find him. Client declined SAPS.
Not reported to SAPS.
Theft out of Motor Vehicle
St James Street – Sunday, 00:00 – 06:00
Front passenger window of Polo parked on the corner of St James and Wexford Streets was smashed. It is unknown what, if anything, was stolen.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft of Motor Vehicle
Aloe Street – Saturday, 05:40
A VW Polo was stolen. ADT and DPV patroller gave chase. Vehicle was recovered but suspects (three men) got away.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.