Thursday Robbery and Other

22h16 (Wed) Watchcon. ### Empire. Intruder on premises. Dark clothes with baggy pants. Last seen on Victoria walking toward IY.

00h38 Watchcon reports intruders tried to gain access at Northoaks estate. Bokke guards asked to keep an eye on the pipetrack.

11h00 Short version. SAPS ask for assistance to collar two robbers (with weapons) after a robbery in Kronenzicht. Both Bravo males, green t-shirt hiding in bushes and white t-shirt running to Sandy Bay. White t-shirt arrested in Sandy Bay and green t-shirt not found. One of two bags containing goods recovered. HBNW, Kerzner Estate patrol and ADT Llundudno along with the Llandudno car guard all assisted. SAPS did the hard work. A few poachers must have had heart attacks when SAPS and other vehicles arrived in Sandy Bay.
12h10 HBNW stand down.

12h16 ADT6 detain trespasser in HB Boat Yard. SAPS respond. Nothing further.

Tuesday Bokkemans Information Updated

04h20 SAPS ZH24 while patrolling in Bokkemanskloof reported 2 house break-ins between 04h00 and 07h00 in the Chestnut, Bokkemans and Blue Valley area Yesterday (28th). Suspect vehicle used, described as a brownish Toyota Corolla (possibly a cockroach). The vehicle in the photograph was in the area some months ago and thought to have been involved in an incident in Candlewood. SAPS were informed at the time but failed to follow up. Evidence was only circumstantial. The registration number blurred by admin.

From BokkeN: This looks like the car that I saw leaving my house on Monday 7:20am. The burglars had just made off with a PC, stolen from my office, however they dropped it on their way out (after I disturbed them).The car was described to SAPS as a taxi-like car of an unusual dark brown.

20h05 BokkeA reports 3 Bravo males running on the pipetrack above Bokkemanskloof at 19h50. Area searched.
20h14 Group of 5 Bravo males on pipetrack heading toward Constantia Nek on pipetrack above Candlewood. Bokke guard and DisaA following. SSP’s respond. When interviewed they claim to be a church group exploring the area. Nothing further.

Monday Activity Updated and Updated

16h00 From Tobi. KH had his hired car broken into on the Chapman's Peak end of the beach. Thief opened the back door of the vehicle which was locked, got into the boot by folding down the back seat - stole Nile blue & black tog bag containing silver sunglasses and Olympus digital camera. KH is laying a charge at SAPS. If you have any information contact Tobi on 021 119417:15 – From Tobi. Staff in Tobi served coffee to Bravo male, well dressed wearing blue jeans, peach pink golf shirt - medium height. He did a runner lifting a:Blue cash box containing petty cash slips and Ronin food vouchers. Cash approx R 1 500.00 Most important a small antique military brass button - with 3 cannon on the facePostage stamps Skyrove Wireless VouchersWorld Call Telephone Cards - value approx R 600.00 Any information contact Tobi on 790 1194

21h57 HBNW TD reports suspicious activity on mountain above Tarragona / Hunters Way. ADT respond, TD later reports all clear after investigation by ADT

03h46 Watchcon 0# Luisa Way Intruder on premises. Laptop stolen. No description of intruder. Door forced.

04h29 ADT ## Luisa Way attempted break-in. Suspect on or close to premises. SAPS ADT and VJ respond. 04h48 Restless dogs in Westerford Rd. Might be the escape route. 06h00 VJ report stroller in Luisa. 06h01 Stroller, empty handed, reported to be running. 06h09 Runner interviewed appears to live in Valley. Nothing further. Suggest Luisa residents scour surrounding area for stashed laptop. These two incidents must be linked.

07h20 Watchcon reports fence jumper in Elmtree (Bokkemanskloof) took of onto Main Rd. Blue shirt red collar. Bokke HBNW respond. Not found.

Saturday into Sunday

Sometime on Saturday a small group, or one of a group (maybe two tourists), were robbed in the Baviaanskloof area of a handbag by a 16 year old Bravo? youth with no front teeth? Details to be confirmed.

23h16 Watchcon report drunk driver entering HB fro the Nek. 23h21 CY 258472 White Mazda. Driver thought to be very drunk. Entered IY at Graveyard entrance. SAPS respond. Nothing further.

03h50 Heights area, male stabbed SAPS attend. Transported to HB fire for medical attention. Nothing further.

04h11 Brown Mercedes KTW ### GP cruising in the Northshore Beach Est. area. SAPS informed. Seems the driver was scared to go home as he was being followed by what turned out to be Northshore Patrol!

Updated Friday evening into Saturday

22h00 Hout Bay Cert members assemble and proceed to Noordhoek and Scarborough via Chapmans Peak to assist Disaster Management with a mountain fire.

02h21 Hout Bay Cert members return to Hout Bay after assisting disaster management in Noordhoek and Kommetjie.

02h36 Watchcon reports house break in at ## Luisa Way. HBNW and SSP’s respond. VJ reports a couple of Bravo male strollers in the Linda Rd area. SSP reports all in order.

03h48 Watchcon reports attempted break in at Old SAPS building N’shore. Delta and SAPS respond. No feedback

11h16 From SAPS. Two cyclists, one with dreadlocks snatched a handbag on the beach. Reported to be in the “Mainstream” area.

15h25 HBNW BokkeA reports Bravo couple, lady carrying a green shoprite bag, trespassing on property at # Pine St. Opened car doors on the property. Couple apprehended by SSP’s and warned to leave the area.

17h11 SAPS ## Chestnut (Overkloof) Intruder, unknown, snatches a Silver? Blue ladies handbag with gold handles. Good response by SAPS, SSP’s and HBNW.

21h00 HBNW AM reports drunk motorist (CS 2158 Toyota Corolla, Met Blue) at 7Eleven disturbing the peace playing loud music. Confrontational with DB guards. SSP CM responds. Motorist drives off, stops at Caltex and runs away. SAPS respond. Runner cornered at Shoprite Checkers uplifted by SAPS and taken in for processing.

Scrap Merchants Updated

Saturday timeframe:

11h48 Scrap collectors in Alexander Rd. 11h52 seen in Darling near a building site. 11h58 SAPS stop them below Bokkemanskloof. Released after questioning?

This the yellow Ford that has been touring HB over week ends. They are thought to have been in possession of stolen goods in the past. They were stopped by SAPS today, Sat 25th, and checked. Outcome unknown. The scaffolding on the back is expensive and in short supply in the WC and it is unlikely it was given to them. BM comments below that this lot had no scaffolding as pictured when they were seen shortly before the photo was taken. I have a back view clearly showing the scaffolding as they leave HB.

Friday Early Morning activity

02h40 From Watchcon. Suspicious Blue Skyline at Caltex and Princess Beach area. SAPS respond. 02h44 vehicle heading to Constantia Nek. 02h51 Vehicle on Southern Cross Drive heading to Wynberg.

A Deep Blue (Delta) vehicle tagged onto the Skyline and followed it out of Hout Bay reporting back to Watchcon via cell. Watchcon alerted “Conwatch” (Constantia Watchcon) and SAPS with a running report of the vehicle’s progress. The Skyline was apprehended in Grassy Park. They had been trying to steal cars and a motorcycle at Caltex. An alert Deep Blue guard had observed them behaving suspiciously. Two years ago we would have had no chance of catching this group.

04h40 Watchcon. Intruder, Bravo male wearing orange top, on premises at ## Victor St. (Beach Estate) SSP’s respond.

06h30 Watchcon reports a break in at ## Worcester Rd. There’s every chance that the same criminal was responsible for the Victor and Worcester break-ins as they back onto each other.

Thursday Beach Mugging and.....

14h27 Mariners Wharf security reports a mugging on the beach. A Bravo male, short hair, red t-shirt, ¾ length grey pants, barefoot and armed with a knife, robbed a lady tourist of a grey bag containing a camera, cell, keys and wallet. HBNW, SAPS and SSP’s respond.

13h44 Number # Milner, house break-in. Not sure about this one, does anyone have more information?

Monday night into Tuesday, quiet so far.

20h24 Suspicious vehicle reported in Victorskloof below Ruyteplaats. ADT, VS and VJ respond. Not found.

20h28 BokkeGuard report a Bravo male, Black Jacket, white takkies and trousers on pipetrack above Candlewood. ADT respond. Nothing further.

01h57 Pondicherry, suspicious vehicle reported by resident. CA 172011 Two occupants in front of building site. SAPS / ADT respond. Appears to be doing rounds checking on site guards.

Monday SAPS surprise move!

11h17 Watchcon asks, on air, for assistance from SAPS with a drunk and disorderly member of the public at VM. No response. 11h22 SAPS ZH1 respond on air. 11h33 SAPS not yet on scene 11h43 SAPS not yet on scene etc. etc.

16h32 Watchcon request SAPS assistance to arrest detained suspects in Alexander Rd. ZH 33 responds immediately. Job done.

Well not quite……… Suspects were taken into custody by ZH33 and ostensibly taken to the CSC for the necessary processing. In truth they were simply dropped off around the corner, free to carry on where they left off.........eish!

Sunday while you said you were in church

10h48 From Watchcon. FNB ATM, Silver Grey Polo DXW 738 EC, reported hovering, 3 Bravo males following users and offering to assist. This vehicle was in the area yesterday as well as last week end. SAPS ZH31 given detailed information and urgent respone requested, SSP’s and HBNW respond.
10h53 Polo heads off touring HB with driver only, looping back to FNB. Two companions on foot somewhere.
10h58 vehicle passing Shoprite Checkers heading toward FNB.
10h59 vehicle back at FNB. Backup requested from ZH1 no response.
10h59+ Suspect uplifts one other.
11h00 At FNB….. Suspect driver and one other leave FNB at high speed heading for Victoria via Princess. SAPS requested to get to Suikerbossie traffic light. Poor / nil back up from SAPS on radio net despite numerous calls for assistance. Suspect vehicle heads for Suikerbossie.
11h03 Suspect vehicle cresting Suikerbossie toward Camps Bay at high speed.
11h05 SAPS vehicle finally on air requesting information. Seems to be in the dark regarding developments. Camps Bay SAPS requested to intercept vehicle.
HBNW with assistance of M.R. police reservist, Deep Blue and ADT stopped vehicle on Victoria in the Llandudno area. SAPS from HB and Camps Bay arrived..
11h25 Suspects reported to be in custody.

11h00 Royal Rd, attempted house break-in.

11h33 HBNW report Cockroach taxi, Red Corolla CY 161452 driven by underage driver in Princess St. SAPS asked to attend. No response. Vehicle reported traveling into Hangberg to drop / uplift passengers.
11h42 Cockroach CY 161452 reported turning into Checkers with several passengers. Watchcon requests SAPS assistance on air. No response.
11h44 Cockroach reported to be driving past BP toward IY. SAPS requested on air to step out of office and stop the vehicle. No response! 11h25 Cockroach drives past SAPS front door, no response.
11h53 Cockroach leaves IY and drives past SAPS front door again. (20 min’s since first call for assistance)
11h54 Cockroach pulled over by ADT vehicle right outside SAPS.
12h01 HBNW, ADT still waiting for SAPS to arrive outside their doorstep.

On investigation by SAPS it was found that the driver was not licensed.

Friday evening into Saturday Incidents

Friday
21h35 Watchcon report Bravo Male / Female team, well dressed and female well endowed, lifting handbags and cells at restaurants and pubs in the Valley. ADT 7 suspects they were regulars in HB during last year.

23h50 Mariners Wharf security report a building site in Harbour Rd. opposite Mariners Wharf being robbed of building materials. ADT respond. Nothing further.


Saturday
02h53 Mariners security report two Charlie suspects carrying electric cable and a black bag in the harbour checking out parked trucks. The same two were seen one hour earlier walking from the beach to Mainstream. Yellow cap with black jacket and Blue jacket. ADT respond. Nothing further.

05h37 The two suspects (Yellow cap with black jacket and Blue jacket) are spotted breaking into a house in Alexander St area. ADT and Delta respond. Suspects seem to have escaped with building material. Nothing further.

Friday. Another Beach Mugging

From VictorJeremy in response to a mugging this afternoon.

I’ve just got back from yet another fruitless sandblasting in the dunes. This afternoon’s beach incident must be the 3rd or 4th on the beach since we stopped the Visaf initiative and I think it’s a fair assumption that these attacks will continue.

In the last 2 incidents Mainstream security did not respond to radio calls. They are our best bet for catching these muggers. Earlier this week I stopped to chat to one of the mainstream guys and, even though he was at the hut overlooking the hide, he was completely unaware that we had been chasing people in that area for the past 30 mins.


0h06 Tarragona TD reports possible activity on the mountain perimeter above Hunters Way. Second night in a row. ADT respond. Nothing found

Suspect equipped with Night Vision !

All quiet in HB last night except for this Rooikat (Carakal) in Blue valley Close at 04h45 this morning, spending about 10 minutes in range of the camera. Probably the same visitor mentioned further down.

Thursday. Three suspects caught in record time

11h05 Watchcon reports a group of 3 Charlie youngsters carrying doors and other building supplies in Northshore / Beach area. HBNW members respond and apprehend 2 suspects on the beach shortly after they abandoned the goods and ran.
11h11 C.H. was largely responsible for ‘pinging’ the suspects as he observed them from a high point and directed responders toward Mariners Wharf.
11h17 SAPS arrived to collect suspects. SM, MR, CH and CM will report to the beach for athletic training as there was more huffing and puffing over the radios than speech!
11h24 Mainstream security report a third suspect running toward Chappies end of the beach. HBNW check various suspects and bolt holes. 11h56 Mainstream security apprehend the third suspect in the Mainstream shopping area. Job done, nothing further.

Wednesday Incidents. Bokkemanskloof

0h50 On camera. Two suspects running up Blue Valley Close toward Bokkemanskloof. Both wearing beanies, one in black long sleeve top and trousers the other in lighter clothing. Black trousers not wearing gloves. Both appear to be empty handed.

03h14 Watchcon. Bokke woken on sleep channel reporting intruders at X Canlewood goods stolen. Back door forced. Various Bokke, SAPS and SSp’s respond. Positive break in at “Northoaks” time unknown.

03h30 Two suspects spotted on camera (see picture) running onto Disa River path via Blue Valley Close. These are the same two recorded at 0h50. Black trousers now wearing lighter short sleeved golf shirt and white gloves. Partner is carrying a bag and may have one glove on. 03h46 Same two spotted on Well Way camera and short sleeves is now carrying the bag, maybe because it’s heavy?

04h08 Bokke report lights on mountain above Bokkemanskloof pipetrack. R.D. assists with night vision. SAPS search for suspects spotted above Hughenden pipetrack using the dog unit at the same time. Nothing found.

05h49 Everyone stands down. Nothing further.

One of the two left distinctive “Waffle” footprints despite the rain. The prints were found in BV Close, on the path outside Disa Nursery and all along the Bokkemans fence line below the pipetrack from the ravine to X Candlewood and beyond. I never went closer to Northoaks as we had not been notified of that incident at the time but it’s likely the two had come along the fence line from there. The fence at X Candlewood had it’s razor wire topping neatly trimmed in one spot and there is a white glove hanging in the razors. The second crook’s shoes must have had smooth soles as his prints were very difficult to see.

Tuesday Incidents

10h00 Motor vehicle broken into on YMCA grounds Penzance. Nothing further

Monday Another Beach Mugging

14h42 Watchcon. HBNW, SAPS and Coastal respond. Lady mugged on beach, near the Disa River mouth by two teenage Charlie males. Thugs were wearing ‘beaded? ankle bracelets’ one wearing a yellow t-shirt and the other a black t-shirt, both in shorts. Lady fought back and recovered her goods but sustained injuries when she was punched by the thugs. An extensive search of the beach area proved fruitless. Nothing further.

03h46 Delta 5 reports two regular house breakers walking toward Princess Beach. ADT assists in monitoring them.

Sunday incidents

0h04 ZH33 reports XX Gordon Rd. Positive break-in. Nothing further.

Friday / Saturday. Sharp increase in criminal activity

19h30 Baviaanskloof, Bamboo Ln. House break-in laptop etc stolen. SAPS attend.

02h30 Bokke guard disturbs two suspicious persons in Blue Valley / Restio Rd. area, one carrying a bag. 02h42 Bokke patrol with guards, report two suspects may be in bush either side of Blue Valley Ave. ADT proceeding to area. Nothing further.

03h17 SAPS, Baviaanskloof Rd / Close area positive incident at guest house, goods stolen.

03h32 BR Northshore, White Toyota with blue bonnet, 3 Charlie males inside up to no good in Northshore area. 03h42 Sluysken St, attempted vehicle theft. One suspect detained in area. SAPS respond. Suspect released. Nothing further

04h01 XX Chestnut Drive Overkloof, resident reports suspect on premises. SSP responds. Nothing further.

10h09 HBNW mobilise to assist concerned wife and locate husband in Kayak off Chapmans Peak. 10h23 Kayaker spotted happily paddling along minding his own business. 10h28 Bugaloo Jetski approaches Kayaker and confirms all OK. HBNW stand down.

16h00 HBNW stand by to assist NSRI after a hiker has a fall in the Sand Bay area. Hiker brought out by Quad bike then 4 WD vehicle and finally Metro Ambulance.

Thursday incidents

02h31 Seagull, Heights, Break-in

03h47 From SAPS. Empire Rd. Suspicious Nissan 1400 bakkie. Blue canopy 2 Charlie males inside. CA xxxxx

Rooikat

Although this is not the same visitor I had it's exactly as I saw him below my house on the Disa River below Bokkemanskloof day before yesterday. DisaKonrad saw him a few minutes later on the river path close to his house. I know it's not crime related but I'm sure he's nabbed a chicken or two in his time and he was equipped with night vision. I'll remove this post in a few days. Last night was quiet, hence this pleasant diversion!

Wednesday incident

13h00 xxx Empire Rd. SAPS report house break-in and TOOV. Nothing further

21h34 Charlie male and female, known house breakers cruising in Albert Rd. NW (BB) and ADT watching them. Wandered off into harbour area Marriners security informed.

Disa Thief mentioned in post dated 4th Jan 2008

This is the thief mentioned in the Post below dated 4th January 2008. He's probably between 15 and 18 years old.
There is a clear hole in the right shoulderblade area of the shirt. The trousers are faded around the knees. The takkies have dark soles and a dark horizontal stripe / flash visible in another photo. Pictures taken from surveillance video!

Beach Mugging Tuesday 8th

Tuesday 8th 13h13 SAPS report mugging on beach near Dunes restaurant. Lady tourist, sitting on the beach, robbed of kitbag containing various valuables including cell phone, by two Bravo males slender builds dressed in black. Rapid response by SAPS, SSp’s and various HBNW members. Mainstrean / Mariners security not available on air or telephone for some time (10 minutes). 13h29 V.A. Two suspects seen running out of reeds into dune area between river and Beach Club. 14h40 ADT assisted by Coastal, following unknown suspect in the Bird Hide area.15h08 Most stand down, nothing further.


22h41 Mon 7th ADT Reports forced entry Victoria Ave. Front door forced, computers removed. Nothing further

Fishing trawler towed to safety in difficult, technical rescue operation.

Brad Geyser, NSRI Hout Bay Station Commander said: “At 19h04 NSRI Hout Bay were activated by the National Ports Authority following a request for assistance from the 20 metre, 71 ton fishing trawler, Sulaiman, registered to Kalk Bay harbour and berthed at Hout Bay harbour, reported to be adrift with rope fouled around her propeller, 25 nautical miles South of Cape Point, with 20 crew on-board, in 2 to 3 metre swells and 15 to 20 knot North Westerly winds. “The vessel and her crew reported to be in no imminent danger but in need of assistance with the vessel drifting without engine power due to rope fouled around her propeller.
“The skipper of the vessel had looked at all possibilities to free rope tangled around the propeller but sea conditions were not conducive to any safe option and a rescue was requested.
“NSRI Hout Bay launched our deep sea rescue craft MTU Nadine Gordimer and NSRI Table Bay launched their deep sea rescue craft Spirit of Vodacom while NSRI Simonstown placed their deep sea rescue craft Spirit of Safmarine III on alert.
“A National Ports Authority tug boat was also placed on alert.
“On arrival on-scene, at approximately 22h50, the crew aboard the 2 NSRI rescue craft found all crew aboard Sulaiman safe.
“A tow-line was rigged from the rescue craft Spirit of Vodacom and the casualty vessel was taken under tow and towed towards Hout Bay harbour while the second rescue craft escorted the tow.
“Maritime Radio Services posted an all ships alert via the emergency Maritime VHF Radio Frequency warning other vessels in the area of the rescue operation in progress in order that other vessels steer clear of the difficult and technical towing effort.
“At 05h00 this morning the Sulaiman was safely towed into Hout Bay harbour and berthed.
“No further assistance was required and no injuries to any of the casualty vessel crew was sustained.”

Bokkemanskloof

Sunday 6th 02h40 Bokkemanskloof. Positive break-in at XX Bokkemanskloof Rd. Laptop and ?? missing. Nothing further.

Monday 7th 07h07 ADT 1 reports break-in at X Bokkemanskloof Rd. Some confusion as no forced entry, nothing missing. This may have been an alarm activation only. Nothing further

Laptop stolen and recovered

Monday +/- 06:30AM, Henshell Road, NORTHSHORE. Client reported breakin in progress. Bravo male stole black laptop. Last seen running down Karakal Street. ADT3 & 6 respond. Laptop recovered. SAPS asked to open case.

Saturday Incidents Updated Monday.

• M.R. has tog-bag stolen from his car while stopping briefly outside a house in Campbell? Road. Tog-bag recovered. Suspect fled.
• Update from ScottSeven The culprit in the M.R. bag theft from a vehicle parked in Campbell Street was apprehended and taken into custody. Crook was aremed with two knives at the time of his arrest, one of which belonged to M.R.
• Kombi with several occupants seen breaking into yellow sports car in Kronenzicht. Followed by NW member. Watchcon dispatched SAPS who later apprehended them on Southern cross drive heading towards Constantia. 7 arrested!! Kombi marked "ICG Graphics", may have been active in Hout Bay previously. SSp's, HBNW and SAPS were very quick to react. Update: This Kombi CA197103 is the same one chased toward Camps Bay early last year after a handbag snatch. While being chased they were chucking handbags etc. out of the windows before being apprehended in Camps Bay.
• Stabbing at Grey Cottages - female +/- 35 stabbed in leg.

This list is not complete for Saturday unfortunately.

Extra patrols for NSRI

19:45 Sunday. NSRI request SSP's and patrollers to keep a watch on NSRI staff vehicles that will be parked at the NSRI base in the harbour until +/- 4am.

Number Plate Stolen

18:45 Sunday, Disa Sector. Riverside Garrett reported a number plate stolen off his Chrysler Voyager. Plate number CA 530 190. (Note that there has been a link between stolen number plates and incidents in the past).

Friday 4 Jan - all quiet

Watchcon report no further significant incidents last night (Friday), besides a medical emergency in the harbour area (stabbing?)

Incidents

23h52 DisaAdam and Bokke guard report skulker wearing yellow shirt in Bokkemanskloof. Ran off toward Main Rd when guard shone torch on him. ADT 1 responded. Nothing found.

01h25 Bokke guard report “Candlewood Main Gate “ stuck open.

Incidents Updated Mon 7th.

04h10 suspicious vehicle driving up and down Plumtree in Hughenden. SAPS respond, nothing found.

04h35 Luisa Way ADT 2 reports intruder, Bravo male inside house, dark clothing. Left when disturbed. Windows were open allowing entry. SAPS and ADT respond. Nothing further.

From a Disa resident Friday evening:

As my wife and I were leaving our home for an evening out, I noticed a young bravo male just outside our house, who seemed to be sussing things out on our property. He moved off when he saw me, and went into the bushy area next to the Bokkemans stream. Unfortunately I did not have my radio with me, and therefore took no further action. Stupid me!!! (The guests in our cottage had also left 15 minutes earlier, followed later by my son in his car). Our property was therefore standing empty, and all the departing vehicles made it pretty obvious to any interested observer that this was probably the case.
However, on returning home that night, I did not notice until the next day that my hosepipe was missing from the bracket in my carport, so I only then decided to review my surveillance camera files.
I was pretty shocked to find that the bravo male I had seen earlier on Friday evening had waited about half an hour to make sure we were not coming straight back, and then entered our property through the gap where the XXXXXX enters our property.
He proceeded to slink around our outbuildings, helping himself to whatever took his fancy. Although he spent about 45 minutes on our property, he fortunately did not break into the house. He seemed pretty nervous slinking around, so obviously wasn’t sure if there was still anyone inside the house.
I have some pretty clear pictures of his activities, including the removal of our hosepipe. I guess we were pretty fortunate that he didn’t get away with a lot more.
The point that I am making is that, like most of us, I have obviously become rather complacent about the crime around us, and now realize that this incident could have been a lot worse. The criminals are still very much in our area and are watching our movements to and from our homes on a regular basis.
I will certainly be far more vigilant from now on, and will always make a point of reporting suspicious activities via my HBNW radio, the moment that I see anything.

More easy targets

09:00 Albert Road, Northshore. Garage door wide open. Property has no intercom. ADT respond. Nothing further. 10:18 Linda Vista, Bavianskloof. Garage Door and gate open. No response from propery. ADT respond. Nothing Further.

Kronenzicht Parking

18h46 Metallic Blue Tazz stolen from Kronenzicht parking lot between 18h00 and 18h46 ADT7 and SAPS attend. Nothing further

Incidents

23h17 Worcester St. intruder in property. Nothing further

0h26 Group of young Bravo’s cruising Payne St.

0h46 Marais Rd Scott estate. Housebreaking in progress. 0h52 Two bravo suspects 18 to 20 years old and aggressive thought to be heading back to IY via mountain behind Berg en Dal. Good response from SAPs, SSP’s and HBNW members. Nothing further.

01h30 Intruder on premises at Dune Lodge. Good response again. Nothing further.

02h01 Dolphin St. Harbour Heights positive break in.SAPS / ADT1 respond. Nothing further.

Bokkemanskloof

22h33 Possible activity in the Restio Rd area. Bokke members and guards checked area. Nothing found

Free garage sale in Beach Estate

13h00 Jan 1. Empire Road, Beach Estate. HBNW spots property with garage door open. Inside are boat, car, bikes, kayaks and a full scuba rig all in full view passers by. Property has no intercom and no response company so unable to raise owners. Eventually with the help of Beach sector member resident contacted via neighbour. The owner was unaware that his garage was open and suspected "one of the kids pressed the button"

Day 1 2008

01h25 Shots fired IY graveyard area. SAPS ZH33 respond. Nothing further.

01h31 German Shepherd found in Mt Rhodes.

01h51 Bokkemanskloof. Forced entry. First break in of 2008 ! Vicinity top of Blue Valley Ave. Owners out, ADT post guard for the night.

02h49 Lady stabbed in IY. Watchcon arranges Metro.

04h46 Watchcon observes suspect on Well Way camera, dressed in dark pants light top, heading toward river. ADT and SAPS C.W. respond. Nothing further.

07h02 Legends. SAPS uplift drunk female who is house sitting in HB but cannot remember where.

08h23 SAPS have lost Cocker Spaniel at CSC. Red / Grey collar no tags.

20h39 Group of Bravo males behaving suspiciously at “Pirates” taking photographs?