07h20 Earlier? Break-in at Bayside Christian High Penzance.
12h44 ## Albert, two young Bravo males wearing red t-shirts trespassing on property. HBNW respond. 12h47 Four suspects, two suspects fitting the description seen stalking a couple on the beach. Metro and SAPS unresponsive on air. 12h54 stalkers close to Dunes restaurant. 12h57 Metro and HBNW respond. 14h52 Two Bravo males in red t-shirts seen carrying automotive jumper cables in Henschell Rd.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Wednesday Incidents
02h43 ## Llandudno Rd. Intruder in laundry takes off when the panic alarm is activated. 1 Thief wearing a balaclava seen. ADT respond
09h42 ## Milner Ave. Break-in in progress. SSP’s SAPS and HBNW respond. 10h12 Thief eventually found hiding in the roof where he was harvesting a copper crop. SAPS take the thief into custody. The person found in the roof may be known as Marco and may be the same Marco variously reported spinning strange stories to residents while looking for opportunities. The thief is known to SSP’s as one.
17h07 Intruder on a property in Longkloof Rd. runs toward Main Rd. crossing Disa River. Suspect detained by SSP. Nothing further.
21h13 Cellphone snatched through an open window at a lodge close to the harbour entrance.
23h24 Bokke guard observes one Bravo male in dark clothing hiding behind a rock on the pipetrack close to the “old caravan”. SSP’s asked to respond. DB vehicle dispatched. 23h29 suspect on the move toward the ravine.23h33 Bokke NW respond. 23h44 suspect seems gone to ground and not seen. Midnight all stand down.
09h42 ## Milner Ave. Break-in in progress. SSP’s SAPS and HBNW respond. 10h12 Thief eventually found hiding in the roof where he was harvesting a copper crop. SAPS take the thief into custody. The person found in the roof may be known as Marco and may be the same Marco variously reported spinning strange stories to residents while looking for opportunities. The thief is known to SSP’s as one.
17h07 Intruder on a property in Longkloof Rd. runs toward Main Rd. crossing Disa River. Suspect detained by SSP. Nothing further.
21h13 Cellphone snatched through an open window at a lodge close to the harbour entrance.
23h24 Bokke guard observes one Bravo male in dark clothing hiding behind a rock on the pipetrack close to the “old caravan”. SSP’s asked to respond. DB vehicle dispatched. 23h29 suspect on the move toward the ravine.23h33 Bokke NW respond. 23h44 suspect seems gone to ground and not seen. Midnight all stand down.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Tuesday Incidents
01h05 # Dolphin Rd, Heights. Attempted break-in. DB respond.
01h34 TOOV Heights. (Street unknown)
17h40 Albert Rd. TOOV, handbag stolen. Bravo male wearing a black top reported heading for IY. HBNW respond. Nothing found.
01h34 TOOV Heights. (Street unknown)
17h40 Albert Rd. TOOV, handbag stolen. Bravo male wearing a black top reported heading for IY. HBNW respond. Nothing found.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Sunday Sinners
0h29 Resident in Penzance reports a gunshot? in the Penzance area. 0h30 SAPS Insp. Lourens reports a house break-in at ## Christiaan. SSP’s and SAPS responding. 0h44 address amended to ## Armour Rd. 0h54 Address amended to ## Christiaan. 0h56. Positive break-in nothing stolen. Seems resident may have encouraged the scavengers to leave. Plenty of confusion as original caller to Watchcon was distressed? and gave ambiguous information. SAPS attend.
01h19 SAPS ## Pondicherry TOOV. Thieves still in the area.
07h30 ADT report TOOV Corner Christiaan and Armour Rd.
10h21 Watchcon ATM fraudsters attempt to rob? two tourists at ABSA ATM Mainstream. CW and Mainstream security on the ball and arrest one suspect Three or four Bravo males flee the scene in a red Alfa CA288791 10h22 Camps Bay SAPS asked to intercept the vehicle but fail to set a roadblock as HB SAPS drive through to CB and see no sign of a roadblock. Good follow up by HB SAPS.
12h00 Watchcon. Break-in in progress at ## Edward Rd. SSP’s and SAPS respond. Suspect wearing as hat and navy blue top. 12h04 PA. Two suspects detained.
01h19 SAPS ## Pondicherry TOOV. Thieves still in the area.
07h30 ADT report TOOV Corner Christiaan and Armour Rd.
10h21 Watchcon ATM fraudsters attempt to rob? two tourists at ABSA ATM Mainstream. CW and Mainstream security on the ball and arrest one suspect Three or four Bravo males flee the scene in a red Alfa CA288791 10h22 Camps Bay SAPS asked to intercept the vehicle but fail to set a roadblock as HB SAPS drive through to CB and see no sign of a roadblock. Good follow up by HB SAPS.
12h00 Watchcon. Break-in in progress at ## Edward Rd. SSP’s and SAPS respond. Suspect wearing as hat and navy blue top. 12h04 PA. Two suspects detained.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Saturday Incidents
19h49 Main Rd, Berg-en-Dal. Two ladies robbed by a Bravo male wearing a red top and white takkies, dark brown pants and a cap. Mugger runs into bushes opposite Berg-en Dal. HBNW responds variously. 19h57 HBNW member spots a suspect fitting the description crossing Disa bridge on Victoria. HBNW detain the suspect. No sign of SAPS. 20h04 SAPS seen at Princess St. bridge. 20h05 SAPS on scene
Friday, January 23, 2009
Friday Incidents
13h02 Break-in at ## Dolphin, Heights. Quick SSP response thwarted the thief.
15h56 Armed (panga) robbery in progress at ## Lategaan, Penzance, screams heard. Tall Bravo male describes as being in his early 20’s robs a lady resident of a computer and other valuables. Thief escapes into IY where four accomplices may have been waiting. Very good response from SSP’s and SAPS directly on the IY side of the fence. Nothing found.
15h56 Suspicious metallic green Golf CF104404 cruising Baviaans /Scott.
16h00 Known thief, Welcome Njolo, back in circulation after serving time? Normally finds work as a groom. Welcome has small scars alongside and on? his nose.
21h25 TOOV at ## Royal Ave, Beach Estate.
23h59 # Cannon Close, suspect seen running from “the flat” Local patrollers asked to keep a lookout for a hoodied male dressed in black.
15h56 Armed (panga) robbery in progress at ## Lategaan, Penzance, screams heard. Tall Bravo male describes as being in his early 20’s robs a lady resident of a computer and other valuables. Thief escapes into IY where four accomplices may have been waiting. Very good response from SSP’s and SAPS directly on the IY side of the fence. Nothing found.
15h56 Suspicious metallic green Golf CF104404 cruising Baviaans /Scott.
16h00 Known thief, Welcome Njolo, back in circulation after serving time? Normally finds work as a groom. Welcome has small scars alongside and on? his nose.
21h25 TOOV at ## Royal Ave, Beach Estate.
23h59 # Cannon Close, suspect seen running from “the flat” Local patrollers asked to keep a lookout for a hoodied male dressed in black.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Thursday Incidents
05h52 Watchcon. TOOV taking place in Bayview Rd. Thief wearing a black hoodie and black beanie and dark jeans. ADT6 responds.
12h38 A young Bravo male with a scar (scarred?) on his face is on regular maneuvers in Hughenden. He wears a red shirt at times. Today he appeared on a property and is thought to be involved with the ‘rocks on the road incidents’ having been seen close to the scene before the incidents.
12h38 A young Bravo male with a scar (scarred?) on his face is on regular maneuvers in Hughenden. He wears a red shirt at times. Today he appeared on a property and is thought to be involved with the ‘rocks on the road incidents’ having been seen close to the scene before the incidents.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Wednesday Incidents
03h30 Attempted break-in at Silvermist perimeter fence. 2 Bravo’s in dark clothing run off toward the pipetrack when confronted
12h40 ADT report # Gumtree, mentioned below, revisited by criminals who seem to be planning a further visit.
22h00 ## Victoria Rd. Details unclear but a resident? caught a thief red handed on the proprty with stolen goods. SAPS summoned but resident declines to lay charges. Probably to avoid court and paperwork............Oh well............
12h40 ADT report # Gumtree, mentioned below, revisited by criminals who seem to be planning a further visit.
22h00 ## Victoria Rd. Details unclear but a resident? caught a thief red handed on the proprty with stolen goods. SAPS summoned but resident declines to lay charges. Probably to avoid court and paperwork............Oh well............
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Tuesday Incidents
13h00 Break-in at # Gumtree, Bokkemanskloof. Time unknown, may have been days earlier, unoccupied at present.
11h26 Rocks placed in Hughenden Rd again. Last time a lady was attacked when she stopped to clear the same rocks. SAPS (Insp. Lourens) investigates. No one found but local residents are suspicious of a “scarred” Bravo male seen a number of times at this location.
21h03 Mariners Security report a (German) tourist couple mugged and robbed of bags, and all jewellery (approximately 20h45) on the beach close to the river mouth. No immediate NW or SAPS response. 21h12 SAPS at Mariners. Mariners security search the dunes. NW member locates the discarded handbag and valueless contents on the Disa horse trail 300m upstream from Princess St. SAPS unresponsive when asked for assistance on the HBNW radio net. Bag taken to SAPS who had not recorded the names or contact details of the victims despite them having been in the CSC. NW member locates the guest house via the keys in the bag and returns bag. Robbers are 3 Bravo males in dark clothing one armed with a baseball bat. Both tourists transported to hospital for medical attention. Update:Passports were safely stored the their guest house. Both are fine and back at the guest house.
From a resident: Thats the second after dark mugging on the beach this year. Previous one (Jan 4) was 20h30 - 2 bravo male with knives. It could be the same group and at least we now know they may be using the horse trail as their exit (i think most of the day time muggings have involved vehicles) also - when we have tourist incident like this i understood there was a whole load of tourist assistance services from the city of cape town that kick in - passport renewal, counselling etc. I wonder if this happened and what our german tourists thought of their experience with our local saps.
21h12 Camps Bay Watch as HBNW to be on the lookout for a dark blue BMW CA21554 on it’s way toward HB after being stolen in Camps Bay.
11h26 Rocks placed in Hughenden Rd again. Last time a lady was attacked when she stopped to clear the same rocks. SAPS (Insp. Lourens) investigates. No one found but local residents are suspicious of a “scarred” Bravo male seen a number of times at this location.
21h03 Mariners Security report a (German) tourist couple mugged and robbed of bags, and all jewellery (approximately 20h45) on the beach close to the river mouth. No immediate NW or SAPS response. 21h12 SAPS at Mariners. Mariners security search the dunes. NW member locates the discarded handbag and valueless contents on the Disa horse trail 300m upstream from Princess St. SAPS unresponsive when asked for assistance on the HBNW radio net. Bag taken to SAPS who had not recorded the names or contact details of the victims despite them having been in the CSC. NW member locates the guest house via the keys in the bag and returns bag. Robbers are 3 Bravo males in dark clothing one armed with a baseball bat. Both tourists transported to hospital for medical attention. Update:Passports were safely stored the their guest house. Both are fine and back at the guest house.
From a resident: Thats the second after dark mugging on the beach this year. Previous one (Jan 4) was 20h30 - 2 bravo male with knives. It could be the same group and at least we now know they may be using the horse trail as their exit (i think most of the day time muggings have involved vehicles) also - when we have tourist incident like this i understood there was a whole load of tourist assistance services from the city of cape town that kick in - passport renewal, counselling etc. I wonder if this happened and what our german tourists thought of their experience with our local saps.
21h12 Camps Bay Watch as HBNW to be on the lookout for a dark blue BMW CA21554 on it’s way toward HB after being stolen in Camps Bay.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Why ZH vehicles Should Carry Their HBNW Radios
From Tokai NW:
This report appears on the BKM website and is copied for your information - well done to the active and alert patroller and to SAPS; and thank you!"Just after midnight this morning, a vigilant as ever Plumstead NW patroller P8 noted a taxi acting suspiciously at the Shell garage in Plumstead. It seemed to remain there for a longer period than deemed necessary. When the taxi moved off, P8 cautiously followed it noting that several tail lights were not working. After working its way through various side streets, eventually moving onto Main then Kendal, the taxi appeared to note the patroller following them, so sped off up Kendal. Keeping the taxi in sight as "eyes and ears”, patroller radioed for back up and assistance. By now the taxi was heading into Kirstenhof SAPS territory from Ladies Mile Engen onto the M3 direction Tokai. Having a NW radio with him, a SAPS member was then able to be directed to the vehicle, by now on the M3, where SAPS stopped the taxi. Further SAPS backup arrived. All 7 occupants (4 coloured females, 2 coloured males, 1 white male) were then searched, as was the vehicle. SAPS found 2 rifles, a DVD player and a quantity of drugs. After several hours of investigation it was determined that the rifles and DVD player had been stolen during the same evening only some hours earlier from a residence in Glencairn. It appeared that the thieves had been attempting to find a buyer for the rifles somewhere between Wynberg and Westlake. Further investigation revealed that 1 of the females was wanted on a previous theft case and the white male was wanted for a previous case of drugs. This is a prime example of the successful workings of the concepts of residential patrollers “eyes and ears” and the NW radio carried by ALL role players to maintain clear communications thereby achieving quicker response times. Imagine if there had NOT been an alert patroller on duty, or if SAPS did not have a NW radio with them – these thieves would NOT have been caught and 2 more weapons would have been in circulation no doubt to be used to commit further crimes and perhaps finally ending the life of some beautiful citizen in our midst. Congratulations are clearly in order for the patrollers involved and Kirstenhof SAPS. Investigations are continuing."
This report appears on the BKM website and is copied for your information - well done to the active and alert patroller and to SAPS; and thank you!"Just after midnight this morning, a vigilant as ever Plumstead NW patroller P8 noted a taxi acting suspiciously at the Shell garage in Plumstead. It seemed to remain there for a longer period than deemed necessary. When the taxi moved off, P8 cautiously followed it noting that several tail lights were not working. After working its way through various side streets, eventually moving onto Main then Kendal, the taxi appeared to note the patroller following them, so sped off up Kendal. Keeping the taxi in sight as "eyes and ears”, patroller radioed for back up and assistance. By now the taxi was heading into Kirstenhof SAPS territory from Ladies Mile Engen onto the M3 direction Tokai. Having a NW radio with him, a SAPS member was then able to be directed to the vehicle, by now on the M3, where SAPS stopped the taxi. Further SAPS backup arrived. All 7 occupants (4 coloured females, 2 coloured males, 1 white male) were then searched, as was the vehicle. SAPS found 2 rifles, a DVD player and a quantity of drugs. After several hours of investigation it was determined that the rifles and DVD player had been stolen during the same evening only some hours earlier from a residence in Glencairn. It appeared that the thieves had been attempting to find a buyer for the rifles somewhere between Wynberg and Westlake. Further investigation revealed that 1 of the females was wanted on a previous theft case and the white male was wanted for a previous case of drugs. This is a prime example of the successful workings of the concepts of residential patrollers “eyes and ears” and the NW radio carried by ALL role players to maintain clear communications thereby achieving quicker response times. Imagine if there had NOT been an alert patroller on duty, or if SAPS did not have a NW radio with them – these thieves would NOT have been caught and 2 more weapons would have been in circulation no doubt to be used to commit further crimes and perhaps finally ending the life of some beautiful citizen in our midst. Congratulations are clearly in order for the patrollers involved and Kirstenhof SAPS. Investigations are continuing."
Monday Incidents
0h28 ## Liermans Llandudno. Earlier break-in reported.
01h30 # Blackwood Cl. Overkloof. Bravo intruder inside house takes off toward mountain? when confronted by the homeowner. No description. Fences cut.
05h24 SAPS CW reports recently released known house-breaker Wayne van Rooyen skulking about in the Beach Estate area. 11h12 ADT report WvR skulking about in Baviaanskloof Rd. 11h34 WvR seen running in Baviaanskloof Rd. ADT detain WvR in posession of suspected stolen goods. WvR handed to SAPS for processing.
01h30 # Blackwood Cl. Overkloof. Bravo intruder inside house takes off toward mountain? when confronted by the homeowner. No description. Fences cut.
05h24 SAPS CW reports recently released known house-breaker Wayne van Rooyen skulking about in the Beach Estate area. 11h12 ADT report WvR skulking about in Baviaanskloof Rd. 11h34 WvR seen running in Baviaanskloof Rd. ADT detain WvR in posession of suspected stolen goods. WvR handed to SAPS for processing.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
January 14th 2009
I've lifted this on up again as there have been a numer of replies and they're lost further down
Wednesday 14th Januay
09h30 Details reported below may be inaccurate. Whittlers Way ammended to Hughenden Rd.
Sometime before 09h30 this morning a lady motorist was proceeding along Hughenden Rd close to the bottom gate, when she came across rocks in the road. It seems she may have exited the vehicle to remove the rocks and was attacked by 3 Bravo males sustaining knife wounds while defending herself. She managed to drive herself to the HB police station. The motive for the attack is unknown but may have been an attempted hijacking/ robbery. The criminals walked back into IY. SAPS asked for medical assistance and an immediate response from “Aquaman and BeachMandy” was refused! The actual incident was never reported on the HBNW net at the time (i.e. no warning fom SAPS regarding the incident)
Comment from Bokke-Justin: Having heard this incident live on the radio this morning I was appalled that an immediate offer of primary first aid from "Aquaman" was ignored, in favour of a metro Ambulance etc. I have since discovered that watchcon is instructed not to accept offers of medical assistance from anyone certain named service providers. There may well be issues around liability and accrediation etc - but in this case someone could easily have DIED for lack of primary first aid. It is quite outrageous. We MUST accept first available suitable help - until secondary or more qualified parties can respond. Is this not the WHOLE POINT of first aid? I personally did a St John's First Aid course myself last year and this is exactly what I understood first aid to be. Does this mean that first aiders are not accepted to assist with NW calls? What about other types of assistance? Am I to decline the offer of my jumper leads to somone because we should call the AA rather. If there are protocol issues to resolve then just do it. Don't let someone die in the meantime
Comment from Chris: Don't have any more info on my side. Spoke to a resident who said she had noticed the rocks in the road somewhere around 9 but simply drove around them. I'm hoping that any of the Meadows residents that have info have already gone to the cops. I will put out appeal, again, via the hughenden-meadows group mail system now. Will let you know if anything comes to light.Unbelievable incident... Whittlers is pretty busy in the morning - as the only exit road for about 130 households!
Comment from Neil: Whoever issued the instruction to Watchcon to ignore first aid offered by Aquaman or Beach Mandy owes the community an explanation. Having being stabbed myself in April last year this brings up a HUGE charge for me. This will certainly make me reconsider my contributions to Community effortsAnonymous: We must find out who gave the instruction not to use Aquaman. Something is suspicious in that decisionMore
Anonymous: Having completed a first aid course myself, it is my understanding that the person who is in need of care can decline or accept the offer of assistance based on their wishes. A first aider who approaches a person requiring care can explain their level of qualification and request permission to assist. Basically despite the above allegations the choice is still that of the "victims"
From Aquaman and BeachMandy: Unfortunately egos and personal issues have lead to the current situation - certain people have chosen to use legality and liability to try and stop us from what we are doing. I personally take on the liability whenever I help someone - to me it is worth the risk! As the comment from "anonymous" says, anyone can refuse help - this also applies to the entire medical fraternity not only a first-aider. In the past 9 months we have been able to respond to countless incidents and generally get there first - do what we can and hand over once the ambulance service arrives - we have records where this has taken 1.5 hours. In terms of qualifications Mandy has a 3 year degree in Nursing and worked in the neo-natal intensive care unit in Germany - this is a lot more than the short courses you do to become a basic ambulance assistant. I am not as qualified, but do have a level 3 in basic emergency care and have a pretty good idea what I'm doing and where my limitations are.In life threating situations it is normally the first 5 - 10 min that will determine the outcome - in the past 9 months I have performed CPR on 3 people.No Heart beat + no breathing = DEAD. We have been forced to sort out some administrative issues, which are almost complete, then I can assure the community of Hout Bay that SURF RESCUE 1 will be back on air and ready to help wherever we can 24/7
Wednesday 14th Januay
09h30 Details reported below may be inaccurate. Whittlers Way ammended to Hughenden Rd.
Sometime before 09h30 this morning a lady motorist was proceeding along Hughenden Rd close to the bottom gate, when she came across rocks in the road. It seems she may have exited the vehicle to remove the rocks and was attacked by 3 Bravo males sustaining knife wounds while defending herself. She managed to drive herself to the HB police station. The motive for the attack is unknown but may have been an attempted hijacking/ robbery. The criminals walked back into IY. SAPS asked for medical assistance and an immediate response from “Aquaman and BeachMandy” was refused! The actual incident was never reported on the HBNW net at the time (i.e. no warning fom SAPS regarding the incident)
Comment from Bokke-Justin: Having heard this incident live on the radio this morning I was appalled that an immediate offer of primary first aid from "Aquaman" was ignored, in favour of a metro Ambulance etc. I have since discovered that watchcon is instructed not to accept offers of medical assistance from anyone certain named service providers. There may well be issues around liability and accrediation etc - but in this case someone could easily have DIED for lack of primary first aid. It is quite outrageous. We MUST accept first available suitable help - until secondary or more qualified parties can respond. Is this not the WHOLE POINT of first aid? I personally did a St John's First Aid course myself last year and this is exactly what I understood first aid to be. Does this mean that first aiders are not accepted to assist with NW calls? What about other types of assistance? Am I to decline the offer of my jumper leads to somone because we should call the AA rather. If there are protocol issues to resolve then just do it. Don't let someone die in the meantime
Comment from Chris: Don't have any more info on my side. Spoke to a resident who said she had noticed the rocks in the road somewhere around 9 but simply drove around them. I'm hoping that any of the Meadows residents that have info have already gone to the cops. I will put out appeal, again, via the hughenden-meadows group mail system now. Will let you know if anything comes to light.Unbelievable incident... Whittlers is pretty busy in the morning - as the only exit road for about 130 households!
Comment from Neil: Whoever issued the instruction to Watchcon to ignore first aid offered by Aquaman or Beach Mandy owes the community an explanation. Having being stabbed myself in April last year this brings up a HUGE charge for me. This will certainly make me reconsider my contributions to Community effortsAnonymous: We must find out who gave the instruction not to use Aquaman. Something is suspicious in that decisionMore
Anonymous: Having completed a first aid course myself, it is my understanding that the person who is in need of care can decline or accept the offer of assistance based on their wishes. A first aider who approaches a person requiring care can explain their level of qualification and request permission to assist. Basically despite the above allegations the choice is still that of the "victims"
From Aquaman and BeachMandy: Unfortunately egos and personal issues have lead to the current situation - certain people have chosen to use legality and liability to try and stop us from what we are doing. I personally take on the liability whenever I help someone - to me it is worth the risk! As the comment from "anonymous" says, anyone can refuse help - this also applies to the entire medical fraternity not only a first-aider. In the past 9 months we have been able to respond to countless incidents and generally get there first - do what we can and hand over once the ambulance service arrives - we have records where this has taken 1.5 hours. In terms of qualifications Mandy has a 3 year degree in Nursing and worked in the neo-natal intensive care unit in Germany - this is a lot more than the short courses you do to become a basic ambulance assistant. I am not as qualified, but do have a level 3 in basic emergency care and have a pretty good idea what I'm doing and where my limitations are.In life threating situations it is normally the first 5 - 10 min that will determine the outcome - in the past 9 months I have performed CPR on 3 people.No Heart beat + no breathing = DEAD. We have been forced to sort out some administrative issues, which are almost complete, then I can assure the community of Hout Bay that SURF RESCUE 1 will be back on air and ready to help wherever we can 24/7
Sunday Sinners
0h03 SAPS. Well known thief (Tin/Tim?) seen walking up Edward. All patrollers warned. 0h17 Tin/Tim seen in the harbour area heading home?
07h31ADT. Break in at the International School, Riverside Terrace. Computer store burgled? Suspects not seen. SAPS and ADT attend.
09h00 Break in between 0h00 and 09h00 reported at #### Main Rd Disa / Overkloof area.
07h31ADT. Break in at the International School, Riverside Terrace. Computer store burgled? Suspects not seen. SAPS and ADT attend.
09h00 Break in between 0h00 and 09h00 reported at #### Main Rd Disa / Overkloof area.
Sunday Sinners
0h03 SAPS. Well known thief (Tin/Tim?) seen walking up Edward. All patrollers warned. 0h17 Tin/Tim seen in the harbour area heading home?
07h31ADT. Break in at the International School, Riverside Terrace. Computer store burgled? Suspects not seen. SAPS and ADT attend.
09h00 Break in between 0h00 and 09h00 reported at #### Main Rd Disa / Overkloof area.
10h51 Thieves interrupted and run after trying to force a security gate at # Westfort.
11h15 Watchcon. ATM. fraudsters reported tampering with the FNB ATM. SAPS unresponsive. One ZH vehicle parked at the beach close by. ADT respond.
11h19 Unlicensed driver learning to drive in Valley Rd. SAPS not responding to radio calls and telephones not answered. 10111 asked to dispatch a ZH vehicle.
11h45 Stroller reported in Baviaans, suspected opportunist thought to have entered a home in the area earlier. ADT respond.
12h00 ADT. ## Elise Way. Black handbag stolen yesterday. Please keep an eye open for discarded contents in the area
14h35 Strange incident at Oakhurst Spar. Management and customers threatened by the driver of CA573981
07h31ADT. Break in at the International School, Riverside Terrace. Computer store burgled? Suspects not seen. SAPS and ADT attend.
09h00 Break in between 0h00 and 09h00 reported at #### Main Rd Disa / Overkloof area.
10h51 Thieves interrupted and run after trying to force a security gate at # Westfort.
11h15 Watchcon. ATM. fraudsters reported tampering with the FNB ATM. SAPS unresponsive. One ZH vehicle parked at the beach close by. ADT respond.
11h19 Unlicensed driver learning to drive in Valley Rd. SAPS not responding to radio calls and telephones not answered. 10111 asked to dispatch a ZH vehicle.
11h45 Stroller reported in Baviaans, suspected opportunist thought to have entered a home in the area earlier. ADT respond.
12h00 ADT. ## Elise Way. Black handbag stolen yesterday. Please keep an eye open for discarded contents in the area
14h35 Strange incident at Oakhurst Spar. Management and customers threatened by the driver of CA573981
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Saturday Incidents Updated
01h35 ## Whittlers Way, Hughenden, intruders inside house. SSP’s and SAPS respond. Holes cut through fence and window forced. Various items removed. Nothing found.
14h18 Saturday 17-01-09 This Dodgy Caliber driven by a bearded Charlie? male followed a young lady driver all the way to a residence in Hout Bay. The driver was first noticed following in the Constantia area coming up from Groot Constantia. The Dodgy tailing the lady entered HB at the Constantia Nek roundabout at 14h18 and exited HB heading down toward Groot Constantia at 14h36. During the event the Dodgy driver drove dangerously close to the lady scaring her to the point of distraction. The registration number is CA (sure) and a sequence that may contain 444 (not sure) and 274 (not sure)
From a reader: I would just like to add to your story about the Black car that followed the young lady home on the 17-01-09. I had the same car follow me into Valley Road and then speed off when I got the the sercuity boom at my home in Ken Rock on the 18-01-09 I didnt think much of it till I read this report and would like to warn all ladys/members to keep a eye open for this car. He was riding so close to me I couldnt see his plate all I could make out was the CA 4 when I turned off.
15h56 NR. Hit and run reported close to Valley and Victoria circle. Youngster injured and transported to HB Fire by HBNW(NR). Suspect vehicle unknown.
18h59 “Taxi Violence” (unique South African word) reported at Victoria Spar. SAPS and SSP’s respond.
21h42 Attempted TOOV outside ## Pondicherry Ave. Good fingerprints found. ADT respond.
14h18 Saturday 17-01-09 This Dodgy Caliber driven by a bearded Charlie? male followed a young lady driver all the way to a residence in Hout Bay. The driver was first noticed following in the Constantia area coming up from Groot Constantia. The Dodgy tailing the lady entered HB at the Constantia Nek roundabout at 14h18 and exited HB heading down toward Groot Constantia at 14h36. During the event the Dodgy driver drove dangerously close to the lady scaring her to the point of distraction. The registration number is CA (sure) and a sequence that may contain 444 (not sure) and 274 (not sure)
From a reader: I would just like to add to your story about the Black car that followed the young lady home on the 17-01-09. I had the same car follow me into Valley Road and then speed off when I got the the sercuity boom at my home in Ken Rock on the 18-01-09 I didnt think much of it till I read this report and would like to warn all ladys/members to keep a eye open for this car. He was riding so close to me I couldnt see his plate all I could make out was the CA 4 when I turned off.
15h56 NR. Hit and run reported close to Valley and Victoria circle. Youngster injured and transported to HB Fire by HBNW(NR). Suspect vehicle unknown.
18h59 “Taxi Violence” (unique South African word) reported at Victoria Spar. SAPS and SSP’s respond.
21h42 Attempted TOOV outside ## Pondicherry Ave. Good fingerprints found. ADT respond.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Wednesday Incidents Updated
City Golf CA811712 stolen during the night from Edward Rd
04h51 # Peterhof, Hughenden, attempted break-in. Excellent response from SSP’s, no one found or seen.
09h30 Details reported below may be inaccurate. Whittlers Way ammended to Hughenden Rd.
Sometime before 09h30 this morning a lady motorist was proceeding along Hughenden Rd close to the bottom gate, when she came across rocks in the road. It seems she may have exited the vehicle to remove the rocks and was attacked by 3 Bravo males sustaining knife wounds while defending herself. She managed to drive herself to the HB police station. The motive for the attack is unknown but may have been an attempted hijacking/ robbery. The criminals walked back into IY. SAPS asked for medical assistance and an immediate response from “Aquaman and BeachMandy” was refused! The actual incident was never reported on the HBNW net at the time (i.e. no warning fom SAPS regarding the incident)
Comment from Bokke-Justin: Having heard this incident live on the radio this morning I was appalled that an immediate offer of primary first aid from "Aquaman" was ignored, in favour of a metro Ambulance etc. I have since discovered that watchcon is instructed not to accept offers of medical assistance from anyone certain named service providers. There may well be issues around liability and accrediation etc - but in this case someone could easily have DIED for lack of primary first aid. It is quite outrageous. We MUST accept first available suitable help - until secondary or more qualified parties can respond. Is this not the WHOLE POINT of first aid? I personally did a St John's First Aid course myself last year and this is exactly what I understood first aid to be. Does this mean that first aiders are not accepted to assist with NW calls? What about other types of assistance? Am I to decline the offer of my jumper leads to somone because we should call the AA rather. If there are protocol issues to resolve then just do it. Don't let someone die in the meantime
Comment from Chris: Don't have any more info on my side. Spoke to a resident who said she had noticed the rocks in the road somewhere around 9 but simply drove around them. I'm hoping that any of the Meadows residents that have info have already gone to the cops. I will put out appeal, again, via the hughenden-meadows group mail system now. Will let you know if anything comes to light.
Unbelievable incident... Whittlers is pretty busy in the morning - as the only exit road for about 130 households!
Comment from Neil: Whoever issued the instruction to Watchcon to ignore first aid offered by Aquaman or Beach Mandy owes the community an explanation. Having being stabbed myself in April last year this brings up a HUGE charge for me. This will certainly make me reconsider my contributions to Community efforts
Anonymous: We must find out who gave the instruction not to use Aquaman. Something is suspicious in that decision
More Anonymous: Having completed a first aid course myself, it is my understanding that the person who is in need of care can decline or accept the offer of assistance based on their wishes. A first aider who approaches a person requiring care can explain their level of qualification and request permission to assist. Basically despite the above allegations the choice is still that of the "victims"
From Aquaman and BeachMandy: Unfortunately egos and personal issues have lead to the current situation - certain people have chosen to use legality and liability to try and stop us from what we are doing. I personally take on the liability whenever I help someone - to me it is worth the risk! As the comment from "anonymous" says, anyone can refuse help - this also applies to the entire medical fraternity not only a first-aider. In the past 9 months we have been able to respond to countless incidents and generally get there first - do what we can and hand over once the ambulance service arrives - we have records where this has taken 1.5 hours. In terms of qualifications Mandy has a 3 year degree in Nursing and worked in the neo-natal intensive care unit in Germany - this is a lot more than the short courses you do to become a basic ambulance assistant. I am not as qualified, but do have a level 3 in basic emergency care and have a pretty good idea what I'm doing and where my limitations are.In life threating situations it is normally the first 5 - 10 min that will determine the outcome - in the past 9 months I have performed CPR on 3 people.No Heart beat + no breathing = DEAD. We have been forced to sort out some administrative issues, which are almost complete, then I can assure the community of Hout Bay that SURF RESCUE 1 will be back on air and ready to help wherever we can 24/7
07h31ADT. Break in at the International School, Riverside Terrace. Computer store burgled? Suspects not seen. SAPS and ADT attend.
09h00 Break in between 0h00 and 09h00 reported at #### Main Rd Disa / Overkloof area.
15h28 Break-in at # Blackwood, Overkloof. 3 Bravo thieves climbed the gate and broke off the actuating arm, taking off when disturbed, in an unknown vehicle / direction.
18h10 Break-in at ## Gordon Rd. SAPS and SSP’s respond. Resident moved out a few days ago and skelms steal everything including skirtings and HW cylinder.
23h02 Attempted break-in at ## Nooitgedacht. ADT and SAPS respond, nothing found.
04h51 # Peterhof, Hughenden, attempted break-in. Excellent response from SSP’s, no one found or seen.
09h30 Details reported below may be inaccurate. Whittlers Way ammended to Hughenden Rd.
Sometime before 09h30 this morning a lady motorist was proceeding along Hughenden Rd close to the bottom gate, when she came across rocks in the road. It seems she may have exited the vehicle to remove the rocks and was attacked by 3 Bravo males sustaining knife wounds while defending herself. She managed to drive herself to the HB police station. The motive for the attack is unknown but may have been an attempted hijacking/ robbery. The criminals walked back into IY. SAPS asked for medical assistance and an immediate response from “Aquaman and BeachMandy” was refused! The actual incident was never reported on the HBNW net at the time (i.e. no warning fom SAPS regarding the incident)
Comment from Bokke-Justin: Having heard this incident live on the radio this morning I was appalled that an immediate offer of primary first aid from "Aquaman" was ignored, in favour of a metro Ambulance etc. I have since discovered that watchcon is instructed not to accept offers of medical assistance from anyone certain named service providers. There may well be issues around liability and accrediation etc - but in this case someone could easily have DIED for lack of primary first aid. It is quite outrageous. We MUST accept first available suitable help - until secondary or more qualified parties can respond. Is this not the WHOLE POINT of first aid? I personally did a St John's First Aid course myself last year and this is exactly what I understood first aid to be. Does this mean that first aiders are not accepted to assist with NW calls? What about other types of assistance? Am I to decline the offer of my jumper leads to somone because we should call the AA rather. If there are protocol issues to resolve then just do it. Don't let someone die in the meantime
Comment from Chris: Don't have any more info on my side. Spoke to a resident who said she had noticed the rocks in the road somewhere around 9 but simply drove around them. I'm hoping that any of the Meadows residents that have info have already gone to the cops. I will put out appeal, again, via the hughenden-meadows group mail system now. Will let you know if anything comes to light.
Unbelievable incident... Whittlers is pretty busy in the morning - as the only exit road for about 130 households!
Comment from Neil: Whoever issued the instruction to Watchcon to ignore first aid offered by Aquaman or Beach Mandy owes the community an explanation. Having being stabbed myself in April last year this brings up a HUGE charge for me. This will certainly make me reconsider my contributions to Community efforts
Anonymous: We must find out who gave the instruction not to use Aquaman. Something is suspicious in that decision
More Anonymous: Having completed a first aid course myself, it is my understanding that the person who is in need of care can decline or accept the offer of assistance based on their wishes. A first aider who approaches a person requiring care can explain their level of qualification and request permission to assist. Basically despite the above allegations the choice is still that of the "victims"
From Aquaman and BeachMandy: Unfortunately egos and personal issues have lead to the current situation - certain people have chosen to use legality and liability to try and stop us from what we are doing. I personally take on the liability whenever I help someone - to me it is worth the risk! As the comment from "anonymous" says, anyone can refuse help - this also applies to the entire medical fraternity not only a first-aider. In the past 9 months we have been able to respond to countless incidents and generally get there first - do what we can and hand over once the ambulance service arrives - we have records where this has taken 1.5 hours. In terms of qualifications Mandy has a 3 year degree in Nursing and worked in the neo-natal intensive care unit in Germany - this is a lot more than the short courses you do to become a basic ambulance assistant. I am not as qualified, but do have a level 3 in basic emergency care and have a pretty good idea what I'm doing and where my limitations are.In life threating situations it is normally the first 5 - 10 min that will determine the outcome - in the past 9 months I have performed CPR on 3 people.No Heart beat + no breathing = DEAD. We have been forced to sort out some administrative issues, which are almost complete, then I can assure the community of Hout Bay that SURF RESCUE 1 will be back on air and ready to help wherever we can 24/7
07h31ADT. Break in at the International School, Riverside Terrace. Computer store burgled? Suspects not seen. SAPS and ADT attend.
09h00 Break in between 0h00 and 09h00 reported at #### Main Rd Disa / Overkloof area.
15h28 Break-in at # Blackwood, Overkloof. 3 Bravo thieves climbed the gate and broke off the actuating arm, taking off when disturbed, in an unknown vehicle / direction.
18h10 Break-in at ## Gordon Rd. SAPS and SSP’s respond. Resident moved out a few days ago and skelms steal everything including skirtings and HW cylinder.
23h02 Attempted break-in at ## Nooitgedacht. ADT and SAPS respond, nothing found.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Monday Incidents
04h52 Attempted break-in at the HB Museum, Andrews Rd.
16h59 # Plumtree Ave, Hughenden, TOOV. Thief is a Bravo male wearing a blue top.
16h59 # Plumtree Ave, Hughenden, TOOV. Thief is a Bravo male wearing a blue top.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Sunday Incidents
10h25 ADT. Attempted break-in at KFC Brighton St. SAPS attend.
20h58 TOOV close to Brighton and Empire
20h58 TOOV close to Brighton and Empire
Friday, January 9, 2009
Friday Incidents
03h56 Break-in at Mt Haven, Main Rd. close to Constantia Nek. Laptop stolen. SAPS attend.
04h23 Break-in at ## Hughenden Rd. SSP’s and SAPS attend.
04h23 Break-in at ## Hughenden Rd. SSP’s and SAPS attend.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Thursday Incidents
0h19 Two Bravo youths prowling in the Baviaanskloof run away when spotted by an SSP patroller.
15h45 ADT. YMCA Campsite, Penzance. A Charlie male "Big eyes and a round face" snatches a cellphone from a camper and legs it back to IY wearing blue overalls.
18h51 ## Dolphin Cresc. Break-in.
15h45 ADT. YMCA Campsite, Penzance. A Charlie male "Big eyes and a round face" snatches a cellphone from a camper and legs it back to IY wearing blue overalls.
18h51 ## Dolphin Cresc. Break-in.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Warning to Businesses
From Metro (Law Enforcement) Businesses are being targeted by a Whiskey male posing as a CCC employee and interviews staff while casing the joint for a later hit.
Monday Incidents
02h50 # Park Ave. Intruder attempting to break-in. ADT respond. Access and/or exit via Victoria Rd?
13h39 ## Hughenden Rd. Bravo youngsters seen attempting to access a property by climbing the fence. ADT respond.
13h57 ## Albert Rd. Break-in reported.
14h29 # Daphne break-in. ADT Chasing a suspect wearing blue tracksuit pants in the Milner Rd area. 14h30 ADT, Discarded handbag recovered.
23h19 ADT report, # Daphne, TOOV.
13h39 ## Hughenden Rd. Bravo youngsters seen attempting to access a property by climbing the fence. ADT respond.
13h57 ## Albert Rd. Break-in reported.
14h29 # Daphne break-in. ADT Chasing a suspect wearing blue tracksuit pants in the Milner Rd area. 14h30 ADT, Discarded handbag recovered.
23h19 ADT report, # Daphne, TOOV.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Saturday and Sunday Incidents
Saturday
20h30ish. Couple mugged on the beach while walking and robbed of a brown leatherette backpack by two knife wielding Bravo thugs in their 20’s. Discarded bag and various items of no value recovered in the dunes close to the “Beach Club” on Sunday 12h16
Sunday
0611 ADT. ## Flora Close, Heights. Break-in reported. Thief is a Charlie male with front teeth missing, Dark clothing with a red stripe.
20h30ish. Couple mugged on the beach while walking and robbed of a brown leatherette backpack by two knife wielding Bravo thugs in their 20’s. Discarded bag and various items of no value recovered in the dunes close to the “Beach Club” on Sunday 12h16
Sunday
0611 ADT. ## Flora Close, Heights. Break-in reported. Thief is a Charlie male with front teeth missing, Dark clothing with a red stripe.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Happy New Year
In pole position for the 2009 season we have.............
0h41 BM reports her neighbour running like mad after two Charlie teenagers one wearing a beanie, after an attempted break-in at #Alexander, last seen legging it along Milner. Immediate response by HBNW and SSP’s. Empty swag bag left behind, nothing further.
23h42 Bokkeguard reports a black Renault? moving along the Bokkemanskloof pipetrack without headlights. 23h52 Residents above the Overkloof pipetrack report the same vehicle. ADT respond, vehicle seems to have exited the pipetrack at Constantia Nek.
0h41 BM reports her neighbour running like mad after two Charlie teenagers one wearing a beanie, after an attempted break-in at #Alexander, last seen legging it along Milner. Immediate response by HBNW and SSP’s. Empty swag bag left behind, nothing further.
23h42 Bokkeguard reports a black Renault? moving along the Bokkemanskloof pipetrack without headlights. 23h52 Residents above the Overkloof pipetrack report the same vehicle. ADT respond, vehicle seems to have exited the pipetrack at Constantia Nek.
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