Aandbloem Street – Monday, 04:05
Man seen tampering with vehicle.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
2023 January
Attempted Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Wexford Road – Monday, 00:00 – 06:00
Corner of Wexford Road and Exner Avenue. Purse with ID and drivers license stolen from cubby hole of vehicle.
Not reported to SAPS.
House Break-in 2
Deer Park Drive – Sunday, 20:43
Alarm triggered at the property while residents were out. No confirmation if anything was taken.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
House Break-in
Vredehoek Avenue – Sunday, 13:00
Three youngsters were spotted by residents with a trolley containing a big blue case and bag. DPV patrollers and armed response stopped them. Computer equipment and school stationery was found, later confirmed taken from Good Hope Junior Seminary School. Principal is in contact with the parents.
Not reported to SAPS.
Theft from Motor Vehicle (car parts)
Plantation Road – Sunday, 00:00 – 06:00
Car door was opened and car radio was stolen.
Not reported to SAPS.
House Break-in
Saddle Road – Saturday, 23:38
Resident locked herself and child in room and called for help. Armed response, SAPS and DPV patroller attended.
Reported to SAPS.
Attempted Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Seymour Avenue – Saturday, 23:25
Man seen trying door of vehicle parked in the street.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Street Robbery - without a weapon
Plantation Road – Friday, 06:41
Woman getting into her car in the street was robbed of her jewellery.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
Rugley Road – Thursday, 00:00 – 06:00
Suspects appear to have gained access to property from neighbour. Garage broken into. Wine, cell phone, clothes and shoes stolen.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft of Motor Vehicle
Clairwood Avenue – Wednesday, 18:52
White Sym scooter stolen.
Reported to SAPS.
House Break-in
Clifford Avenue – Wednesday, 13:00
Crowbar used to open steel security gate and front door. TV and laptop taken. The alarm went off.
Reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
Pinetree Crescent – Wednesday, 01:22
Man jumped over a wall onto the property and stole a 9kg gas bottle.
Reported to SAPS.
Attempted House Break-in
Aloe Street – Wednesday, 00:30
Alarm triggered at 00:30 which is thought to be when the incident occurred. A very long stick was used to try and hook house keys through an open window. Ten minutes later there was an attempted break-in across the road from this incident.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property) 2
Derry Street – Wednesday, 00:00 – 06:00
Corner of Derry and Gladiolus. A large (broken) patio umbrella was stolen from yard overnight.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft of Motor Vehicle
Grisnez Road – Tuesday, 18:00 – 00:00
A silver Suzuki Jimny was stolen between 22:30 and 23:30.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
St James Street – Tuesday, 03:30
Washing stolen off first floor balcony.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Luton Street – Tuesday, 00:00 – 06:00
Driver’s side back window smashed. Unknown if anything taken.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft from Motor Vehicle (car parts)
St James Street – Tuesday, 00:00 – 06:00
Four hubcaps stolen off Polo Vivo parked on the road.
Not reported to SAPS.
Attempted Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Chelsea Avenue – Monday, 00:00 – 06:00
Ford Figo driver’s side back window smashed FC 94 VR GP. Vehicle subsequently confirmed as abandoned/stolen.
Reported to SAPS.
Attempted Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Escombe Road – Sunday, 18:30
A vehicle broken into while parked on the road.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
House Break-in
Exner Avenue – Sunday, 06:00 – 00:00
Between 14:00 and 23:00 (thought break in most likely occurred in the evening). Side gate forced open and the flat’s security gate broken. Electronics and valuables stolen.
Reported to SAPS.
House Break-in
Ludlow Road – Saturday, 22:45
The suspect(s) gained access by forcing the back sliding door open and took a television before fleeing in a white Chevrolet Spark. SAPS were in attendance.
Reported to SAPS.
Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Rugley Road – Saturday, 00:00 – 06:00
Passport stolen out of vehicle.
Unknown if reported to SAPS
Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Seymour Avenue – Friday, 06:30
The back left car door was pried open and the door damaged. Cubby hole was opened and rifled. The back car seat was pulled forward and contents in the boot of the vehicle were taken.
Not reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
Seymour Avenue – Friday, 03:52
Suspect stole 2 solar lights directed at the street. One above garage and other underneath window. Suspect climbed up the outer stairs to reach them.
Not reported to SAPS.
Malicious Damage to Property
Chelsea Avenue – Friday, 00:10
Tall male tried to remove a large convex traffic mirror attached to a high vertical wooden pole at the end of the driveway. He ignored the residents shining a torch at him and continued to very aggressively wrench the mirror away from its steel brackets. The perpetrator only moved away when armed response arrived. He hid behind cars as he headed towards the Upper Mill – Chelsea four way stop.
Reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
Oaktree Road – Thursday, 18:00 – 00:00
A spotlight was stolen from property.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Intruder inside home/Trespassing
Virginia Avenue – Wednesday, 22:30
Man climbed over gate and rummaged through rubbish bin, leaving a mess.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft from Motor Vehicle (car parts)
Chelsea Avenue – Wednesday, 18:00 – 00:00
Vehicle was found open. The spare wheel had been taken, along with various small items e.g. sun screen.
Not reported to SAPS.
Street Robbery - with dangerous weapon
Derry Street – Wednesday, 01:15
Patron of Carlyle’s was mugged and stabbed during incident. Reported to City of Cape Town Law Enforcement.
Reported to SAPS.
Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Plantation Road – Tuesday, 06:00 – 18:00
Car radio and a set of keys stolen out of bakkie. No signs of break-in. The door lock might have been jammed.
Reported to SAPS.
Theft out of Motor Vehicle 2
Lambert Road – Tuesday, 03:45
Two suspects broke into a car. Unknown what was taken.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
Vredehoek Avenue – Monday, 00:00 – 06:00
The school’s feeding room within the school at Good Hope was vandalised. 21 litres of milk, 12 packets of E’pap, a kettle and various other items were taken. Everything else was thrown out of the cupboards and cream smeared all over.
Reported to SAPS.
Attempted Other Theft (Property) ARREST.
Anemone Avenue – Saturday, 19:30
2 attempts to steal to solar light in the passage/walkway between residences. Suspect arrested after being detained by armed response.
Reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
Chelmsford Road – Saturday, 18:00 – 00:00
Chelmsford Rd opposite Wexford Rd stairs. A man was seen removing planks from property under construction.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft out of motor vehicle ARREST
Virginia Avenue – Saturday, 00:00 – 06:00
Location of theft unknown. Early morning DPV patrollers apprehended suspect with wheelie bin coming down Virginia Avenue. Wheelie bin full of stolen property, including a tyre, jumper leads, jacks, a drone and ping pong bats. Suspect arrested by SAPS. Great team work from patrollers and SAPS.
Reported to SAPS.
Other Theft (Property)
Aandbloem Street – Friday, 05:55
Stolen security camera in yard.
Reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property) 2
Rugley Road – Friday, 03:30
A small black and white child’s bike (about 14 inch) was stolen. Alarm was triggered but the perpetrators got away.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
House Break-in
Deer Park Drive – Friday, 02:30
Armed response call centre received a call reporting a premises had been burgled and attended. The house’s alarm had activated during the early hours of the morning: the resident was not at home, but was informed. It was found that access was gained via the back glass sliding door which was forced open. Stolen items: a big screen television, a speaker and two safes.
Reported to SAPS.
Intruder/trespassing.
Aandbloem Street – Friday, 00:00 – 06:00
Gates of complex forcefully opened by a perpetrator to gain access. He ran off when a resident screamed at him..
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Delphinium Street – Thursday, 03:58
A vehicle was was broken into. A wallet and a swim bag were taken out of the car.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Intruder inside home/Trespassing
Buitenkant Street – Saturday, 10:00
A resident entering her property was followed by a man begging for food. He tried to force the door open while shouting at her. When she screamed at him, he ran off.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted Street Robbery - without a weapon
Myrtle Street – Saturday, 06:00 – 18:00
The man begging aggressively, who had been chased away, was then seen trying to mug a pedestrian. Mugging was disrupted by a passing car hooting.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Seymour Avenue – Saturday, 04:52
A vehicle’s window was smashed. Unknown if anything was taken.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
House Break-in
Derry Street – Friday, 18:00 – 00:00
At 23:10 on returning home noticed bottom window in kitchen had been broken and the glass removed. The TV in the study had been taken and the back door of the guest bedroom was open. It appears as if intruders were surprised and fled when they heard owner returning.
Reported to SAPS.
Attempted Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Rugley Road – Friday, 04:36
Two people breaking into a car captured on video camera. Unknown if anything was taken.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Rugley Road – Friday, 02:08
The left rear passenger window was smashed. Perpetrator was disturbed by a passing car. He fled and came back to finish the job 5 minutes later. He made off with some items of clothing (puffer jacket, hat and a tote bag) and a couple bottles of rum that were in the boot.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Exner Avenue – Thursday, 18:00 – 00:00
Vehicle was parked on street. The window was smashed and the car vandalised and searched through. Can’t see what was taken.
Reported to SAPS.