Eye on crime: 5 to 11 July

TOWN AREA

COMMON ROBBERY MAIN RD (Thurs 5 July @ 02h20) – Allsound Control Room Operator spotted a man running down Main Road and dispatched Response to check area.

A gentleman stopped our Officer and reported that he had been robbed of R150. SAPS were notified and cameras assisted in identifying suspects. 2 Suspects were apprehended by SAPS. Victim declined to open a case after getting his money back. THEFT - VOORTREKKER ST (Thurs 5 July @ 12h10) – Gentleman phoned to report seeing 2 men leaving a burned out property with a trolley full of scrap metal. Allsound Officers were dispatched and located 2 men at Scrap Metal dealer. Items had already been offloaded and it was not possible to determine what was taken. No case was opened. BURGLARY - GRAY ST (Fri 6 July @ 22h21) - A witness phoned in to report 2 men breaking in at neighbouring property. Allsound Camera Operator identified 2 suspects carrying a large bag between them and tracked their movements to Taxi Rank. Three Allsound Vehicles responded and apprehended the suspects. All stolen items were recovered. Case was opened and suspects were charged.

THEFT - WATERFRONT DR (Sat 7 July @ 13h03) - A lady reported that her phone was stolen earlier that morning and requested assistance after tracking identified a possible location. SAPS and Allsound Officers responded to last location of phone, no suspects identified. A case was opened. BURGLARY - MAIN ST (Sun 8 July @ 12h55) - Client reported a break-in at premises. Entry was gained via unlatched window and interleading door was forced open. Owner reported nothing missing from the premises. THEFT - MAIN ST (Mon 9 July @ 17h05) - Client telephoned to report that a cellphone was stolen from Shop Counter. A man and woman posing as shoppers were identified as the suspects from CCTV footage. Case was opened and footage was handed over to SAPS.

THEFT - NELSON ST (Tues 10 July @ 06h23) - Allsound Guard requested assistance after apprehended 2 suspects who climbed over fence and stole 2 pallets. Pallets were recovered and suspects were handed over to SAPS.

THEFT OUT M.V. - LONG ST (Tues 10 July @ 12h30) - Client phoned to report that they caught a suspect breaking into a vehicle. Officers responded and SAPS were notified. Suspect was handed over to SAPS.

INDUSTRIAL AREA / HORNLEE / NEKKIES

BURGLARY - NEKKIES (Wed 11 July @ 00h51) – Officer responded to alarm signal at premises and found window at back broken. He heard noises inside and called for back up. Suspect was apprehended inside the building. Case was opened and suspect was charged.

HUNTERS HOME / REXFORD / FISHER HAVEN

BURGLARY - GALJOEN ST (Sat 7 July @ 09h35) - Client telephoned to report that their shed was broken into during the night. A Lawnmower, Weedeater and 2 Bicycles were reported missing. Client declined to open a case at the time.

BUFFALO BAY

THEFT - PANORAMA ST (Mon 9 July @ 18h17) - Resident phoned to report that cash and a gold bracelet were stolen. Resident suspected that the incident took place 2 nights earlier when balcony door was opened and they heard a noise. SAPS were notified and a case was opened.

OTHER INCIDENTS:

Medical / general assistance

- 6; domestic disputes / noise disturbances - 4; suspicious persons / vehicle reports - 9; assistance with vagrant removal / trespassers - 4; noises on property / agitated dogs - 3

– Supplied