Windburg Avenue – Wednesday, 00:00 – 06:00
A suspect gained access to a property, law enforcement was contacted and nothing was found to be missing.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
2023 June
Trespassing
House Break-in
Davenport Road – Friday, 18:00 – 00:00
Residence was broken into between 19:00 and 23:00. Laptop, food, shoes and other possessions were taken.
Reported to SAPS.
House Break-in 2
Davenport Road – Friday, 06:00 – 18:00
Multiple valuable items stolen out of a home, time unknown.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Trespassing
Windburg Avenue – Friday, 00:00 – 06:00
A suspect jumped the wall of a property.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property) 2
Windburg Avenue – Friday, 00:00 – 06:00
Three incidents at same property over the week. First one Friday 30/06/2023, second one Monday 03/07/2023. Perpetrator jumped the wall, took cleaning equiptment and a black bag. Reported to SAPS and armed response. Third incident on Tuesday evening (04/07/2023) the same culprit who activated the beams and fled the property. SAPS and armed response again on scene.
Reported to SAPS
Attempted Other Theft (Property) 2
Davenport Road – Friday, 00:00 – 06:00
A suspect was seen trying to pull copper piping from a wall but they were not successful.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
Davenport Road – Friday, 00:00 – 06:00
Copper theft from property.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted Other Theft (Property)
Yeoville Road – Friday, 00:00 – 06:00
New plastic pipes were damaged in an attempt to steal what the suspects thought were copper pipes from the property.
Not reported to SAPS.
Attempted House Break-in
Davenport Road – Thursday, 19:29
Two suspects were recorded on camera entering an apartment block. They used a crow bar on pedestrian gate and then tried the main gate, but were unsuccessful. It is unknown if anything else was stolen from the property.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
St James Street – Thursday, 18:00 – 00:00
Breach of perimeter around 19:00. The front bumper and lights taken off VW inside the parking area.
Reported to SAPS.
Attempted Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Lambert Road – Wednesday, 00:00 – 06:00
A gate was forced open at about 03:00 to search the vehicle parked inside the property. Access was gained to the car but nothing was taken.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
Pinoak Road – Tuesday, 04:10
A garage door was broken in order to gain access to the property. Suitcases and camping chairs were taken.
Reported to SAPS.
Attempted Other Theft (Property)
Bradwell Road – Tuesday, 00:00 – 06:00
Suspects attempted to enter a property in the early hours of the morning. A perimeter gate was broken but access was not gained.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Davenport Road – Monday, 00:00 – 06:00
A vehicle was broken into during the night and items were stolen out of the boot. The vehicle owner is certain the car was locked and there for the key may have been cloned in this instance.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft from Motor Vehicle (car parts)
Chelsea Avenue – Sunday, 18:00 – 00:00
The right front windscreen wiper has been taken off vehicle parked outside residence.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
Mill Street – Mill Street, 12:36
Thief stole plants from front garden
Not reported to SAPS.
Attempted Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Rocklands Avenue – Saturday, 06:00 – 18:00
Two suspects tried to break into a vehicle before they were disturbed and fled the scene.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Chelmsford Road – Friday, 00:00 – 06:00
A vehicle parked on the street had its front passenger window smashed. The car service manual was thrown in to the plants nearby.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Yeoville Road – Thursday, 00:00 – 06:00
A vehicle parked on the street was broken into between 7pm the night before and 8:30am the following morning. Several items were stolen from the car and the boot.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
Pypies Square – Thursday, 00:00 – 06:00
The copper pipes from a solar geyser were stolen off the roof of a property during the night or early hours of the morning.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft of Motor Vehicle
Davenport Road – Wednesday, 00:00 – 06:00
A silver VW Polo that was parked in the street was stolen during the course of the night or early hours of the morning.
Reported to SAPS.
Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Exner Avenue – Wednesday, 00:00 – 06:00
A vehicle parked outside of an apartment block was found in the morning with doors open and the car seat covers missing. The headrests were pulled out but not taken. Other debris not belonging to the vehicle was left behind including sawdust & paint bucket.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft from Motor Vehicle (car parts)
Aloe Street – Wednesday, 00:00 – 06:00
The battery was stolen from a vehicle parked on street. There were no broken windows or any other evidence of attempt to gain entry to the vehicle.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted Theft out of Motor Vehicle
St James Street – Wednesday, 00:00 – 06:00
Driver side of vehicle parked on pavement was shattered but not broken. Door unable to open on same side. Nothing taken.
Not reported to SAPS.
Other Theft (Property
Yeoville Road – Tuesday, 00:00 – 06:00
Approximately 3 m length of copper piping and stopcock of water meter was removed.
Not reported to SAPS.
Attempted House Break-in
Ixia Avenue – Saturday, 22:45
A suspect was chased after attempting to break in between 2 properties. The suspect was carrying a knife.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
Ixia Avenue – Saturday, 06:00 – 18:00
A 12 kg gas bottle was stolen from the property during the course of the day.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Highlands Avenue – Saturday, 06:00 – 18:00
A resident notice the bonnet and doors of a VW Polo had been opened while parked on the street. The owner of the car was away at the time.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft from Motor Vehicle (car parts)
Bradwell Road – Friday, 20:10
Two front lights were stolen from a VW Polo parked on the street.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Intruder inside home
Upper Maynard Street – Friday, 19:00
A resident witnessed an apartment being burgled.
Unknown if reported to SAPS>
Other theft (Property)
St James Street – Friday, 18:00 – 00:00
A bicycle was stolen from a property. It was last seen before loadshedding at 22:00.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Myrtle Road – Friday, 06:00 – 18:00
The rear passenger window of a vehicle was smashed while parked on the street. Unknown what was taken.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft out of Motor Vehicle 2
Luton Street – Friday, 00:00 – 06:00
Vehicle was parked in the bays at the end of Luton street. There was no sign of forced entry so we suspect remote jamming. Fabric boot cover was ripped open and the following was stolen: red Wilson tennis bag containing 2 tennis rackets. Power tools. Sunglasses.
Reported to SAPS.
Attempted Theft out of Motor Vehicle 2
Chelmsford Road – Thursday, 21:54
A suspect was caught attempting to steal goods after smashing the window of a vehicle parked on the street.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Davenport Road – Thursday, 18:00 – 00:00
Between 20:00 and 21:00, suspects attempted to break into a car parked on the street. The lock was damaged but access to the car was not gained.
Unknown if reported to SAPS
Attempted Other Theft (Property)
Watsonia Street – Wednesday, 09:45
Attempted theft while resident was home. Resident noticed that children’s toys were placed in such a way as to be taken.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted Other Theft (Property) 2
Upper Mill Street – Wednesday, 07:40
A resident deterred a suspect attempting to steal their water meter.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property) 2
Upper Mill Street – Wednesday, 06:00 – 18:00
Water meter theft.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property) ARREST
Upper Mill Street – Wednesday, 06:00 – 18:00
Water meter theft. One of the two suspects was caught and detained by law enforcement and a DPV volunteer until the police could arrive to make an arrest.
Reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
Philip Kgosana Drive – Wednesday, 00:00 – 06:00
Water meter theft.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted Theft out of Motor Vehicle ARREST
Upper Mill Street – Tuesday, 22:37
A resident notified law enforcement that suspects could be seen in their vehicle. Armed response was dispatched and on arrival they apprehended two suspects inside the vehicle. SAPS were dispatched and the suspects were taken into custody.
Reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
Watsonia Street – Tuesday, 19:50
Intruder jumped over front wall of property. Items taken: green garden chairs and black weber.
Not reported to SAPS
Street Robbery - with dangerous weapon
Aandbloem Street – Tuesday, 13:45
A person was robbed by two suspects in the street. One of the suspects was carrying a knife.
Reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property) 4
Rocklands Avenue – Tuesday, 08:00
Two suspects were seen stealing the water tap from the water meter in the pavement.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property) 3
Rocklands Avenue – Tuesday, 08:00
Suspects stole the water supply tap in the morning, possibly at the same time as another property in the same street had their water tap stolen.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property) 5
Chelmsford Road – Tuesday, 06:00 – 18:00
Water meter theft.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property) 2
Frank Avenue – Tuesday, 06:00 – 18:00
Water meter stolen.
Unknown if reported to SAPS
Theft of Motor Vehicle
Chelmsford Road – Tuesday, 05:35
A WV Polo that was parked on the street was stolen in the early hours of the morning.
Reported to SAPS.
Attempted Other Theft (Property)
Aloe Street – Monday, 07:15
A suspect was seen jumping over the wall of a property and attempting to steal the Webber braai but fled after they were confronted.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Yeoville Road – Monday, 06:00 – 18:00
A car was broken into between 7:30 and 8 in the morning. Unknown what was taken.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted Other Theft (Property) 2
Wexford Road – Sunday, 04:40
2 suspects were disrupted while attempting to break into a garage.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted Other Theft (Property)
Wexford Road – Sunday, 04:40
Two suspects were seen attempting to break in to a garage.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted Theft out of Motor Vehicle
Upper Mill Street – Sunday, 02:57
A suspect tried to break into a car, but was seen by a neighbour and ran over Mill Street Bridge towards Wembley.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted Theft out of Motor Vehicle 2
Upper Mill Street – Sunday, 02:55
Attempted break in and theft out of a parked car.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Trespassing
Noordelike Avenue – Saturday, 06:00 – 18:00
Suspect carrying a sharp weapon was seen trying to get into a garden.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
Escombe Road – Friday, 00:00 – 06:00
Three bicycles and assorted other items taken from gated common area in block of flats.
Reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property) 2
Yeoville Road – Thursday, 23:15
An intruder was seen trespassing on the property. Armed response was dispatched and on arrival reported the outside kitchen light had been stolen.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
Yeoville Road – Thursday, 22:50
Took bottom part of gate apart to enter. A person was seen leaving carrying a large object over his head.
Not reported to SAPS.
Attempted House Break-in
Gladiolus Avenue – Wednesday, 15:20
Two men approached the residence and used keys in their possession to try and open the garage as well as the door leading into the property. They then climbed over the wall onto the property. Same keys were again used to try and unlock the front door.
A security beams was triggered and the suspect ran away.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted Street Robbery - without a weapon
Plantation Road – Tuesday, 14:57
A person was mugged by two suspects dressed in school clothes. They escaped on foot via Pypies Plain with the victim’s cell phone.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted Other Theft (Property)
Bellair Road – Tuesday, 12:17
Two suspects were seen attempting to break into a garage.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property) 2
Davenport Road – Tuesday, 05:06
Water meter was stolen.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
Davenport Road – Tuesday, 05:00
Water meter was stolen.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted Other Theft (Property)
Vredehoek Avenue – Monday, 22:03
A suspect attempted to steal a surveillance camera from a property.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Theft out of Motor Vehicle
St James Street – Monday, 00:00 – 06:00
A car was broken into and house keys were taken.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Attempted House Break-in
High Cape Avenue – Saturday, 18:00 – 00:00
Resident looked out of their window and saw someone leaving the property, get into a vehicle and rush off.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property) 2
Yeoville Road – Saturday, 00:00 – 06:00
Water meter stolen.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
Other theft (Property)
Yeoville Road – Saturday, 00:00 – 06:00
Water meter stolen.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.
House Break-in
Aandbloem Street – Friday, 18:00 – 00:00
A house was broken into while the owner was out. Laptops were stolen.
Unknown if reported to SAPS.