Wednesday Incidents

08h24 ADT Intruder spotted on property at # Edmondia, Kronenzicht, hopped into a white Cockroach and left. Registration number unknown.

10h14 Earl St. Rasta offering an oxygen and Acetylene mini welding set for sale. Resident suspects it’s stolen property.

13h19 Attempted break-in in Orangekloof Rd. A resident in the area reports two bogus? Concil workers in the area earlier, pretending to be inspecting drains despite having no implements. Council type dress without logos.

Wednesday Incidents

01h04 10* Pondicherry, two suspects seen on premises, SSP’s and HBNW respond. Nothing further.

03h01 Gilquin Crescent, resident reports a vehicle being broken into. 03h06 ADT6 in pursuit of a short 5’5” male in a blue jacket armed with a knife that runs into the bush above. Thief attempted to stab the response officer but withdrew when he realized he was outgunned.

13h56 White Mazda CA467463 being driven recklessly by an unlicensed driver in the Valley. 14h07 Vehicle found in Harbour Rd and handed to ZH29.

Monday Incidents

03h49 # Bayview, Heights, intruder on premises. SSP’s and SAPS respond.

06h00 2# Marlin Cresc. Heights, break-in goods stolen.

17h54 Two Charlie males running down Darling St. Reported to have broken-in in the Darling / Union St area. One thief with a shaven head and large diamond? ear rings, White top blue stripe and a brown top with an orange stripe. Good response from HBNW and SAPS, nothing found.

19h00 Pondicherry, North Shore. Short charlie male, white pants, blue jacket carrying 6 long pieces building steel and drain cover base. Intercepted by NW patroller. Loaded thief and material on bakkie and returned to owner. Gave him R10 for food.

Monday Incidents

02h28 1# Pondicherry. Intruders reported on property. Nothing further

02h28 Intruder on property at 1# Christiaan St. ADT and SAPS respond. 03h12 Intruder footprints head to van Oustshoorn. Seems intruder legged it when spotted by resident.

03h43 # Duiker St. Burglar bars found to have been tampered with. HBS and SAPS respond.

04h54 Mainstream security report suspicious light blue jersey and one dark blue jersey passing through Mainstream toward Shell

05h26 # Louw St. Break-in SSP's and SAPS respond. Ladder used to access window and lift laptop.

05h30 1# Luisa Way Break-in thief runs off with car and house keys?

07h40 2# Pondicherry. Resident awakes to find a young 18-20 year old Bravo male at the balcony door. Trespasser? Takes off when spotted and wearing a white top.

07h46 Earlier? break-in at 3# Bayview, Heights.

21h52 Break-in at 1# Marlin Crescent. Charlie thief dressed in Black thought to be heading toward the harbour carrying a stolen maroon handbag. 22h42 ADT6 Charlies fitting above description spotted in Harbour, SAPS requested. Nothing further.

22h19 Couple fighting? or female being attacked? in a white vehicle at the old SAPS. SAPS unresponsive on air. SSP’s respond. 22h30 Still no sign of SAPS.

Saturday Incidents

0h51 Resident at 2# Blue Valley Avenue reports a breaking glass? sound close to parked vehicles. 01h25 ADT1 reports attempted TOOV. Thieves unknown.

03h02 SAPS asked to attend an assault?in Roodevos, Hangberg. 03h44 Single victim of the assault deceased. Circumstances unknown.

08h14 SAPS ZH29. Looking for an old BMW 3 series in navy blue. Occupant suspected of serious assault?

16h20 White Corolla, suspicious behavior in the Heights area.

17h22 Penzance detect lurkers on the mountain perimeter.

18h54 3# Park Avenue, resident spots an intruder on the property. SSP’s respond.

19h09 # Princess, all four wheels stolen from the residents vehicle. Wheel theft is increasing particularly in the Beach / Northshore area.

23h06 3# Penzance, TOOV, HBS foot patrol may know the identity of the thieves.

Saturday Incidents

0h30 1# Meadows Close, Intruder on premises preceded by strange phone call from someone pretending to be from a local response company. No details broadcast on HBNW radio net.

01h30 Wavecrest daycare centre, break-in equipment stolen. No details broadcast on HBNW radio net.

09h53 CA140010 White Nissan bakkie ‘Scrap collector?” touring HB for opportunities. Escorted out of the Valley.

10h52 Rasta Jerome trespassing on a property in Milner. SSP’s escort him out of the area, dressed in a dark top and jeans.

13h28 ATM fraudsters? Reported at Mainstream CEA6280 heading toward Shoprite.

Time unknown, tourists scammed out of their card at the ABSA ATM.

23h06 Intruder inside house at 1# Lentedal runs away empty handed. Nothing further.

Friday Incidents

01h30 Wheel stolen from a vehicle in Victoria close to KFC. Wheel nuts loose on a second wheel. Looks like the thieves will be back for more.

Theft of wheels from vehicles seems to be increasing. Wheels stolen from a car outside Dunes a few days ago.

04h41 ADT. Break-in close to Sentinel Coach Works (Harbour area). SAPS asked to attend.

13h13 3# Lategan St. Intruder on premises. SSP's and SAPS respond. Nothing further.

3# Sunset Llandudno, attempted break-in. No details broadcast on HBNW radio net.

Monday Incidents

0211 ADT7 Reports a silver vehicle CA192??? with tinted windows and a number of Bravo? male occupants left Leeukoppie at speed toward Victora when they realized they were being watched.

10h42 ADT2 Intruder found rummaging through drawers at 1# Princess runs away when resident surprises herself and the tall Charlie male.

15h42 TOOV at 1# Empire St. Two black tog bags stolen. SSP’s and HBNW respond. Bags later recovered minus a few contents. Thief not found.

18h28 CY36280 Beige Corolla prowling in Bethel Rd.

19h59 Moravian School, corner Main and Hughenden fence jumper in a white ‘hoodie’ reported, ADT respond.

21h21 3 Bravo males, one wearing a red top, detected probing the pipetrack fence of ‘Oakwood Estate’ running off toward ‘Oakhurst’.

Good Friday?

04h22 HW reports an intruder on a property spraying something at the dogs, close to Bay View and Cannon Close.

16h05 Reported as ATM scammers, CA673942 Silver Polo leaving Hout Bay via Constantia Nek. Conwatch alerted.

21h40 CA103185 Red Corolla involved in an armed robbery in the Conwatch area and reported heading for HB. Collared before reaching the Nek.

Wednesday and Thursday Incidents

CA766226 (Was CA7266226) may be a white Polo or Kadett. The vehicle cruises the Overkloof area at times with 4 Bravo males inside. This may be an innocent case of persons being collected from or dropped at work athough their actions harassing a certain domestic worker suggests otherwise. Last seen on Tuesday morning.
From BN: White POLO with reg CA766226 seen by my wife in Chestnut at 16h10 Thursday (Yesterday). 1 Bravo male occupant.
Ed: Friday 21st. The owner and occupants were interviewed by SAPS at an address in Penzance where they were employed as painters. Names recorded by SAPS. The vehicle is unregistered, pending transfer of ownership (never never terms?) This vehicle has raised suspicion in Camps Bay in the past. Thanks to KroonenzichtAnt for tracking them down

Wednesday
21h11 1# Marais Rd Scott Estate. Intruder on premises. Reported fence jumping.

Thursday
0h45 2# Riverside Terrace. Two intruders detected on property, one wearing black pants and a blue top the other in blue overalls. Last seen heading toward Victoeskloof.

01h32 SAPS. Second suspect arrested in connection with TOOV Albert Rd. Time of incident unknown.

13h30 Break-in between 12h00 and 15h30 at 1# Willow Way. Two flat screens (very heavy) and other items taken. Flat Screens probably removed by vehicle.

14h00 Break-in and theft of flat screen TV around the corner from the 13h30 break-in. Resident declines to lay charges saying it won't help.

16h20 3# Royland, break-in flat screen stolen.

19h45 2# Brighton TOOV from a visitors car.

Tuesday Incidents Updated

Fake ADT controller currently calling residents and asking if all is OK as they have recorded an activation at the premises etc. The password is asked for and the call ended. Be warned this is a scam! Read the comments tag below, VL comment removed to give ADT time to investigate the fake call scenario fully.

Here's Rob Dale's (General Manager ADT) reply after an initial investigation:

‘ADT shares the concerns and fears regarding the alleged scam, and we strongly recommend that residents raise their specific instances with ADT Management to allow us to fully investigate each situation fully. In a recent investigation into a similar specific incident, it became apparent that this was a case of a wrong number dialed by an operator. Details of concerns to be investigated can be mailed to robdale@tycoint.com. There are also a number of circumstances that would present a situation where there is an apparent call when no alarm activation is heard:
Technical malfunction: In some cases faulty alarm panels may send signals to the control room without activating the siren. This would give the user the impression of an unwarranted call from the monitoring centre; however the call would be in reaction to activation.
Dialing of an incorrect number by the operator: In a recent investigation this was confirmed as the cause of an ADT client whose alarm had not activated. ADT has telephone management software and voice loggings that are able to trace and verify instances like this
Outdated keyholder information: In some cases, keyholder information has not been updated, and keyholders that are not longer relevant may be phoned for premises that they are no longer associated with. We urge clients to maintain an updated keyholder list. This can be done by contacting our Customer Information Services Department on 086 12 12 300

We strongly recommend that residents are cautious of calls from their security service provider, and recommend that details such as the operators name, or specifically phoning the control room back, are used in the event that there is any concern. In the event that we can confirm any alleged irregularities, we will involve SAPS in a formal investigation.’

Regards,

Rob Dale
General Manager
ADT Security (Pty) Ltd5 Louwtjie Rothman AvenueN1 CityPrivate Bag X104, N1 City, 7463 Telephone 086 12 12 303Facsimile 086 12 12 305

Ed. Thursday 19th March. Detailed follow up investigation and personal interaction with clients that received calls from ADT when no alarm condition existed have been cleared up by Rob Dale. There is no evidence that any ADT database has been compromised.

Last night, # Cannon Cl Heights. 12 foot trampoline stolen from garden. Discovered later in the day, but happened early in the morning.

01h19 # Brighton, intruder on premises takes off with a PVR and DSTV. ADT reports the suspect running toward the dunes close to the Skate Park. SSP’s search the dune area, nothing found.

02h22 ADT detain a knife carrying, likely suspect with wet pants and a top matching the Brighton intruders (above) description close to the fire station. Complainant unable to ID suspect and also not in possession of stolen goods. Goods probably stashed.

04h15 ADT. Attempt to break-in at a the ‘Silvermist’ fence line, suspect detected while cutting a hole and takes off toward the pipe track. SAPS and SSP’s respond. Suspect may have been carrying a weapon.

04h36 Bokkemans resident (RW) reports activity in bush above Bokkemans. D4 reports two unknown motor vehicles parked in the bush at the Nek entrance to the pipe track.

08h43 Stolen property found on premises opposite KFC. Linked to the 01h19 Brighton break-in?

08h48 CA766226 (number may be incorrect) White Kadett with 4 Bravo males cruising Chestnut, Overkloof. Suspicious behavior harassing a domestic worker. Note that a white Kadett was seen at the March 10th break-in scene on Elmtree, Bokkemans.

12h46 Break-in at Applegarth. TOOV and residence. SSP’s and SAPS respond.

15h29 NS Patrol tag a Charlie male in the Pondicherry Edward area with a lawnmower. Charlie stashes the mower in the bush. Long story but SAPS attend, collar Charlie. 15h53 BS Lawnmower stolen from O.N. Charlie arrested?

Friday and Saturday Incidents

Friday

22h19 Suspicious person lurking under the Disa River Rd bridge.

22h37 # Riverside Terrace suspect on premises? Nothing further.

Saturday

01h55 # Riverside Terrace, beams tripped. ADT and HBS respond. Intruders may retreat via James House. No one found.

22h38 Security officer disturbs a fence jumper on the Kronendal Retirement Village boundary, wearing white shorts, blue t-shirt with a white stripe. Very good response by SSP’s and SAPS. Reeds searched, nothing further.

Friday Incidents Updated

0h24 The Spinney, Intruder apprehended inside Unit #. SSp’s respond. SAPS unresponsive on air. Resident evidently pushed the intruder into a room and locked him up from where he escaped by forcing burglar bars. Resident sat down and called for assistance. Resident unconscious and needing medical assistance. SSP’s apply first aid. 0h33 SAPS not yet on scene. 0h43 SSP’s report a hole in the perimeter fence on Main Rd. 0h47 SR1 on scene. Old age homes being targeted? See yesterday’s incidents.

01h27 Prowler riding around Northshore, Pondicherry / Monaco Close on a bicycle. Alarms being set off in the area.

04h40 Whittlers Way, 3 Bravo Males wandering around on foot. ADT1 responds. Unseen.

Friday Incidents

0h56 Vineyard on Disa, shouting dogs reported by resident. ADT respond. Nothing further.

02h37 3# Whittlers Way, intruder reported on premises, SSP’s respond. Nothing further.

09h04 BH. Thief being chased in Baviaanskloof Rd. toward Red Sails. Two very young Bravo Males running past 7/11, 09h05 Thieves apprehended by car guards? close to Pakalolo. Job done resident lays charges. Sixty seconds!

11h25 Ref10874. Mugging at the YMCA entrance, van Hoogstraten, Penzance. 15 year old girl robbed of a cellphone by a knife wielding Bravo male (attempted stabbing) that ran off into IY. No physical injuries. Good response by HBNW and SSP’s. 11h40 SAPS not yet on scene (went to shop)

22h17 ADT 2# Mountain St. Intruder in premises. Blue jeans ran off toward the harbour area.

Saturday Incidents

01h17 # Woodcutters Close, attempted break-in. Suspect not seen. ADT respond

12h20 Underage ( 12 to 14 yrs) driver in charge of a …..Cockroach CA613838 Brown Cressida ducking and diving around the valley. (Open season with Charles Handyman out of the valley ;-)

13h52 Bravo male wearing a green rugby jersey, green cap and blue jeans found inside a property close to the Valley / Disa River Rd. intersection. ADT1 responds, not found.

21h00 CA354200 Light Blue Ford Courier with a white tailgate, 3 Charlie male occupants behaving suspiciously, doing circuits in Hughenden and Chestnut. 21h10 Delta5 follows vehicle out of valley heading to Constantia.

21h57 Vehicle rear window smashed at Engen, circumstances unknown.

23h36 Rapid gunfire, up to 11 shots reported in the graveyard / IY area. SAPS investigate. 23h53 More gunfire reported. SAPS unable to find the source. Reports from various parts of the valley indicate the source as IY.

Saturday Incidents

02h50 ### Albert Rd. Suspect on premises. SAPS and SSP’s respond. 02h59 Suspect running, limping? toward Empire? 03h14 Suspect may be injured as he fell from scaffolding. 03h19 Suspect seen close to Victoria Mall. 03h34 Suspect detained and identified inside Kronendal retirement village by DB SSP. SAPS ZH1 not responding to radio calls.

10h28 White Golf CA235407 lost / misplaced somewhere in Hout Bay. If seen please report the SAPS or Watchcon 021-7909333

20h02 Break-in (earlier?) at # Sandy Place, Harbour Heights.

20h35 Attempted break-in at ### Empire, suspects found hiding in the garden and run for the reeds. One wearing black shorts/ white shirt one yellow shirt / red shorts. 20h53 DB SSP detain one suspect positively identified.

Friday Incidents

04h00? ## Farriers Way, possible intruder on premises, SSp’s respond, nothing found.

13h21 Mariners Security report two males mugged on the beach (Cells and Wallets) close to Mariners Wharf by two Bravo males. Suspect clothing included cap with mirror shades and a bright blue Nike top. HBNW and SSP’s respond. Suspects reported to be in the bushy dune area close to Law Enforcement offices. 13h55 After an extensive search of the dunes SW reports SAPS have one person in custody wearing mirror shades. 14h20 most stand down.

17h48 Bokke Guard reports that the regular refuse collection vehicle? uplifted workers personal bags from a building site in Blue Valley Ave.

19h17 WKG191GP white Golf occupied by two Bravo males behaving suspiciously (took off at high speed when observed) in the Hughenden area. SAPS informed.

Saturday

0h09 Suspect reported jumping onto a property close to “Pirates” Nothing further.

Saturday Incidents

01h40 # Birch St. Bokkemanskloof, resident reports suspect on premises. ADT, Bokke Guard respond. Nothing found.

01h44 Suspicious Beige Cressida CA428072 cruising in Bokkemanskloof and Valley Rd. Nothing further.

14h25 Three Charlie youths caught stealing metal at Mariners Wharf. SAPS asked to assist with arrest. Nothing further.

21h00 BN. Dogs restless in the Olinia Rd, top of Blue Valley Ave area. ADT and Bokke guard respond.

22h56 ADT. Alarm at the top of Blue Valley Ave. ADT and Bokke guard respond. Nothing further.

23h45 Corner Empire and Brighton, resident reports trespasser may be on property. ADT respond. Nothing further

Wednesday Incidents Updated

03h43 BD. ## Bokkemanskloof Rd, intruder reported on premises. ADT1 responds.

07h51 Watchcon. Intruder on premises at ## Union St. Suspect is a Bravo male late twenties with a beard and red jacket. Suspect left and is in the Union /King area. ADT responds.

13h04 MR CY61166. Cockroach Toyota Blue being driven by a Bravo youth estimated to be 12 years old driving on Main Road. SAPS informed. 13h10 SAPS detain vehicle and driver.

22h46 Residents reports an earlier break-in at ## ‘The Boardwalk’ Suspect carrying a stolen grey and black bag.

Saturday Incidents

0h45 Group of drunk Whiskey males taking down traffic and other signs.

05h30 ADT monitoring suspicious persons at Shell garage. SAPS asked to attend. 06h00 No sign of SAPS.

09h07 Two Bravo males removing electric cables from beneath the jetty 50 meters from Mariners Wharf. Claiming to be legitimate contractors while forcing open a distribution box with a hacksaw and screwdriver. SAPS asked to attend.

10h21 Watchcon. Intruder on premises at # Wood Rd. SSp’s and HBNW respond. 10h25 AM reports a Bravo suspect discarding a dark shirt. Suspect apprehended by ADT and DB. Suspect positive I.D. by the complainant. SAPS attend and uplift.

14h54 Trespassers on grounds at Bayside Christian High YMCA. ADT attend.