Sunday, August 10, 2008

Sunday Incident

17h18 SH. Break-in at # Broughton Close, Scott Estate. Three Bravo males seen taking off in a silver blue Honda CA928333 after loading goods stashed in the bush, witnessed by SH. HBNW ADT and SAPS respond. 17h25 ADT3 spots the Honda in IY above the graveyard. ZH30 responds. One suspect detained and some goods recovered in the vehicle and at the local hairdresser! 7 Minutes to find and 10 minutes to an arrest!

21h41 PF. Suspicious activity in the Penzance buffer zone (green belt). SSp’s respond. Nothing further.

22h13 Resident reports a vehicle driven into a boundary wall. Vehicle takes off without stopping. 22h15 Delta5. Suspect CY253228 found parked some distance away. SAPS busy only one vehicle available in the valley. 22h42 SAPS on scene.

Saturday, August 9, 2008

In Our Back Yard

"On Friday 8 August 2008 at 12h25, a Rondebosch resident returned to her vehicle at the main carpark on Spaanschemat Road in Tokai forest after walking her dogs and was approached by 2 black males, was threatened with a firearm, her keys were taken and the vehicle stolen. She was traumatised but not harmed.Vehicle details: white Ford Bantam bakkie with canopy CA 688-758. Was possibly seen en route towards Khayalitsha at 12h45." Geoff Fox - Chairman: Kirstenhof Community Police Forum

Saturday Incidents Updated

04h17. BF. VW CF45758 hanging about on the corner of Military and Baviaans. Occupants claim to be policemen. 04h18 Vehicle leaves the area via Hout Bay Manor. Driver appears to be known by DB SSP. Funny business.

04h56 Mainstream report a suspicious red Toyota Corolla tinted windows CA323878 hanging about the main Rd entrance to Mainstream.

05h03 Resident in Linda Vista / Hugo Baviaanskloof reports screaming heard in the area. HBNW respond. 05h21 Seems it was a youngster returning home with no consideration for the neighbours.

09h07 BM. Reports 3 Bravo males without any obvious purpose hanging about on Rocket Road. No reports of a response by SAPS or A.N. Other.

13h43 KK. Reports suspicious persons hanging about on the horse trail off Laurentia.

14h47 Watchcon. ## Meadows Cl. House break-in at 11h00. DVD, camera, etc liberated.

17h17 ADT3. Break-in at the YMCA bungalows. Suspect youths seen running back to IY. Cash and bedding stolen.

21h15 Graffiti artists on the run from Military Rd. HBNW respond. 21h18 MA Suspects found in the 7Eleven area. SAPS notified. 21h22 Suspects settle down at Primi. DB approach suspects who run off in all directions.

Friday, August 8, 2008

Friday Incidents

02h04 SSp’s report a dinghy containing youngsters crossing the bay toward Koel Bay Resort (Old Round Table ) SSP’s and SAPS respond. 03h19 dinghy reported to be cruising back toward the harbour. 03h51 No further reports.

05h29 A residents reports a suspect climbing a fence at the top of St. Anthony’s Rd. ADT respond. Possibly related to break-in a few minutes earlier at ## Scott Rd.
05h36 Mainstream report a fence jumper near the post office. Suspect possibly heading toward the harbour via Princess. 05h37 Mainstream report the two suspects hiding behind the post office. DB / ADT respond to assist Mainstream. 05h42 Suspects detained close to the Beach Club on Princess. 05h48 SAPS asked to attend, unfortunately a shift change at the CSC takes priority. 06h05 ADT3 discovers a DVD player stashed in the area where the suspects were hiding. Nothing further.

14h52 Watchcon. Family robbed while walking on the dunes above Kronenzicht. SSP’s and HBNW respond. Suspect aged about 16 wearing white shorts and a dark top armed with a knife. 16h00 after an extensive search most stand down, nothing found.

15h52 ### Empire Rd. Suspect detained while using a stick to lift goods out through a window.

16h38 CM. Incident at # Earl St. HBNW, SAPS and SSP’s respond.16h41 Whiskey male suspect detained.

22h28 Intruders reported to be inside “SeaFreeze” in the harbour. SAPS respond.

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Thursday Incidents

06h21 Watchcon. Resident robbed? close to the Mosque in the Heights area. DB and SAPS respond. 06h31 Two suspects seen in nearby bushes. Nothing further.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Wednesday Incidents

12h00 Break-in at Bayside Christian High YMCA. ADT and SAPS respond. Suspects run back to IY, no description.

20h15 SAPS Earlier break-in at # Earl St.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Reporting Procedure Thanks TCNW

Procedure to be followed by SAPS in the event of a Housebreak-in / Burglary and especially important if a robbery has taken place (weapon used)

1. Once discovered, the incident must be reported to the SAPS either by phone in or by reporting at the local police station.

2. A docket must be registered and a case number given to the complainant.

3. A detective must interview the complainant, in person or by phone. The detective must supply his details at the interview.

4. The scene must be visited by the detective and an on-scene investigation must be carried out. This is to look for clues, verify and clarify the statement of complainant, interview residents, staff, neighbours, etc.

5. A fingerprint expert must attend the scene. With the new "war room" in SAPS Cape Town, priority is given to the identification of fingerprints and many suspects are now linked to crimes much faster than in the previous years.

6. Even if a complainant does not want investigation and he only reports for insurance purposes, the above must still take place. This will ensure that there is a uniformed approach to investigations of housebreak-ins / burglaries. Should any member of the public find that the procedure and follow up as set out above above is not happening, then a complaint must please be lodged with Captain Ntongana, Branch Commander - Detectives, SAPS Hout Bay via email (houtbay-saps@saps.org.za) or telephone 021-7918660 in order for him to follow up.

Monday, August 4, 2008

Monday Incidents

0h02 CA647249 Red Opel, driver very drunk at the Shell Service Station. SAPS unable to respond as they are too busy with another drunk.

01h31 Conwatch. Looking for a silver Corsa ‘suspicious behaviour’ last seen heading toward Hout Bay. Nothing further.

13h43 Break-in reported at ## Empire. Belongings found discarded in the garden?.ADT and CM respond. No suspect description. Absent resident traced and informed.

14h55 Two ladies mugged on the beach. Suspects reportedly took off up river toward the bird hide. Suspects are Bravo youngsters one armed with a knife and wearing a coloured beanie. SSP’s SAPS and HBNW respond. 16hoo Most stand down. Nothing found.

Saturday, August 2, 2008

Saturday Incidents

04h07 CW. Attempted break-in at ## Luisa Way. Suspect unknown but thought to be hovering in the area.

09h46 BF. Jogger robbed on Military Rd. Suspect described as a Bergie in a baggy jacket and thought to have been armed with a gun. SAPS, SSP’s and HBNW respond. 10h06 Suspect appears to be a Charlie or Bravo vagrant, short in height with what appeared to be a firearm wrapped in a plastic bag. Not found.

Friday, August 1, 2008

Friday Incidents

03h21 DB guard reports loud noises and dogs shouting in Baviaanskloof. SAPS respond.

Please read Thursday incidents reported below.

09h03 Oakhurst resident reports she is currently being harassed in her driveway by two of four Bravo males driving a Silver Yaris CA 283 599. Unfortunately the resident hangs up before providing contact details. This vehicle (see “Suspicious Vehicle” story below) is believed to have been involved in driveway robberies in the Peninsula. The occupants are reported to have been armed in earlier incidents. HBNW, SSP’s and SAPS respond Valley wide. Most areas checked and vehicle not found. Stand down around 10h08. SSP’s combed Oakhurst estate to try track down the caller but to no avail. No follow up call from the complainant received up to 11h30.

21h31 White Toyota Corolla containing 5 Bravo males prowling around and possibly armed

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Thursday Incidents Updated

02h28 Resident at # Farriers Way Tarragona reports intruders inside premises. DB, ADT and SAPS respond. ADT Kenrock asked to patrol Tarragona fence. SAPS report incident is negative.

06h41 TOOV in Mariners Wharf area. SAPS respond.

19h51 BN, Unusually dogs shouting in the Chestnut, Candlewood and ravine area of Bokkemanskloof. Bokke NW responds and sweep selected areas. Nothing found but indications are that a person/s have moved through the area. 21h30 All stand down.

21h58 SAPS at Silvermist. Reasons unknown.

22h18 Watchcon. Four suspects on the run from Houtkapperspoort. Suspects reported as armed. Bokke NW cover the pipetrack. SAPS and SSP’s respond. 22h48 Dog unit on the scene. 22h55 Two vehicles driven briskly onto pipetrack from Bokkemanskloof. One station wagon type and the other a sedan with one headlight, destination unknown. 23h42 Bokke stand down. Incident reported as an attempted break-in. No further information.

23h26 Watchcon. Fence into Ruyteplaats cut, footprints and beam activations. Victorskloof NW, SSP’s and SAPS respond. 23h35 Dog unit respond. 23h45 VS reports shouting and screaming in the vicinity of Saddlers Close, turns out to be neighbourhood cats fighting. 0h06 Second hole found cut in fence. 0h27 Responders withdraw. Nothing further.

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Suspicious Vehicles

The following two suspicious vehicles have been noted close to Tokai as recently as yesterday - please note that they have different front and back number plates with each vehicle using the same two numbers!1. Silver Toyota Yaris with differing registration plates CA 64 130 & CA 283 599. 2. Green/Blue Honda Jazz with exactly the same registration plates CA 64 130 & CA 283 599.

The above Yaris was reported in the Constantia area during June as well.

Wednesday Incidents Updated

01h09 Resident at ## Fisherman’s Bend Llandudno reports intruder inside house. 01h32 Bravo male with a black beanie on the run up the mountain? beams tripped at redinces toward the mountain. ADT vehicle reports suspect running across Victoria into Victorskloof? Victorskloof HBNW responds. No apparent response from Llandudno NW. Same address suffered house robbery a few weeks ago.

02h16 Resident at # Hunters Way reports a fence alarm activated. SAPS respond. 02h43 SAPS report all clear.

03h51 SAPS. Corner Wood and Main dental practice alarm sounding, door open. No crime suspected.

05h50 ## Fisherman’s Bend also suffered an earlier break-in. This may be connected to the earlier break-in reported at 01h09.

23h05 Watchcon. Ruyteplaats, estate perimeter beams activated. Fresh footprints found by DB responder. No suspect seen. 23h07 “The ####” in Saddlers row alarm / sensor lights activated. 23h05 Resident at ## Ruyteplaats Drive reports outside beams activated. 23h30 Dogs shouting in Saddlers row. 23h46 VL. possible movement in lower Avignon. 0h07 sensor activated on the NW boundary area. Suspects thought to be lying low for later activity. 0h30 Victorskloof NW most stand down. 0h44 SAPS dog unit arrive, responders exit the area to allow dogs free rein. 01h26 Dogs track suspect toward Victoria Rd. No one found.

23h44 SAPS. Blue Mazda Sting CA848173 lurking in Hunters Way. SAPS respond. Vehicle driver identified as a well known drug dealer. Seems the guard at the entrance to Tarragona allowed free access (unknowingly).

02h28 Resident at # Farriers Way Tarragona reports intruders inside premises. DB, ADT and SAPS respond. ADT Kenrock asked to patrol Tarragona fence. SAPS report incident is negative.

06h41 TOOV in Mariners Wharf area. SAPS respond.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Tuesday Incidents Updated

06h39 A resident reports a suspicious person wearing a khaki jacket prowling in Park Ave. ADT 2 responds.

11h33 Watchcon. Resident at 126 Empire suspects intruders may have visited earlier. SAPS informed.

13h54 Resident Cnr King and Darling reports suspect that broke into the house yesterday is in the area wearing beige pants and brown top. ADT respond. 14h01 Not found.

14h08 Watchcon. Lady (German?) mugged and robbed on the beach close to the slipway. Suspects are three youths all wearing dark clothing at least one armed with a knife. SSP’s, SAPS and HBNW respond. Reeds and dunes searched. Nothing found. 14h59 most stand down.

23h59 SAPS. BMW CA346251 driving drunk on Main toward Constantia Nek.

Monday, July 28, 2008

Monday Incidents

Large groups of males roaming aimlessly in various parts of the Valley.

09h31 Large group wandering from Manchester toward Kronenzicht. ADT respond.

10h51 SE. Group of 4 young Bravo males window shopping in the King / Darling area moving toward Nerine. 10h54 inspecting vehicles in the parking area Cnr. Nerine / Andrews. 10h55 SE Attempt to break into a vehicle aborted and the group takes off due to the presence of SE. 11h11 this group may have hopped into a pre arranged taxi waiting for them at the Shell garage.

11h56 SAPS report an intruder on premises at # Mesfort Close, Heights.

12h18 ADT. House Break-in in progress corner King and Darling. HBNW, SAPS and SSP’s respond. Mainstream security not on the air. Suspect wearing a brown top of sorts. 12h41 Alarm activated ## Union. 12h46 HBNW stand down.

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Sunday Incidents Updated

05h21 # Longkloof off Main rd. Resident reports intruder on the property looking around. 05h26 ADT2 on scene. 05h56 Positive break-in laptop stolen.

From a Bokkemanskloof resident:
An alarm activated in Chestnut close to Candlewood between 05h45 & 06h00. I assume no one was at home as the alarm ran it’s full cycle & then switched off. It is possible that the intruders from the above incident (Longkloof) were making their way back onto the pipetrack & tripped external sensors.

In hindsight this alarm activation should have been called into Watchcon. There is a growing need for properties to have external sensors to monitor traffic at or passing through properties

14h00 Intruder on premises in Northshore. Resident chases suspect, NSBB spots the suspect in a red t-shirt ducking into bush close to Edward St. No response arrives, NSBB gives up and goes home.

17h18 Charlie male armed with a knife robs a swimmer at the Kronendal pool. Robber, medium build no teeth wearing a yellow top and ¾ khaki pants. Excellent response from HBNW and Scott Est. 18h30 most stand down after a fruitless search.

19h00 HBNW and SAPS Inspector Buchner mobilize to guide a couple of runners off the mountain above Kronenzicht. 19h34 Job done.

19h50 OG. Thanks to SAPS, HBNW, Watchcon, HB Surf Lifesaving and all who assisted to make the Red Bull Big Wave Africa Surfing event a success.

21h58 A resident reports an intruder on premises close to Worcester / Daphne St. DB and ADT respond.

22h16 NSBB. White 1.4 Corsa bakkie CEO6234 parked at Law Enforcement office for 24 hours. Details passed to SAPS. No feedback.

Friday, July 25, 2008

Friday Incidents

02h47 Suspicious behaviour, Dark Blue Citi Golf CA158718, cruising Heights and across to Scott and Valley Rd. Some interaction with a minibus taxi (passenger exchange?) then left Hout Bay via the Nek at high speed.

03h45 Bokke Guard. Reports a suspicious vehicle CA645529 Hyundai occupied by a Charlie male entering the estate. 03h 46 Vehicle leaves the estate.

Friday Incidents Updated

02h47 Suspicious behaviour, Dark Blue Citi Golf CA158718, cruising Heights and across to Scott and Valley Rd. Some interaction with a minibus taxi (passenger exchange?) then left Hout Bay via the Nek at high speed.


03h45 Bokke Guard. Reports a suspicious vehicle CA645529 Hyundai occupied by a Charlie male entering the estate. 03h 46 Vehicle leaves the estate.

10h00 Four Whiskey youth graffiti artists pinged by DB in the Disa / Longkloof area. Three of the four detained after response by HBNW, SSP’s and SAPS. Charges laid and later withdrawn when parents and youths agree to ‘clean up’

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Thursday Incidents Updated

0h20 Coastal Mike reports 4 shots and shouting in the Darling / Union street area. SSP’s, CM and SAPS respond. 0h43 ## Darling St SAPS report a male with bullet wounds in chest needing an ambulance. Suspects are 3? armed males. 0h47 Resident at ## Darling reports garden beams tripped. 0h49 CW requests Scott residents woken and warned of armed unknown suspect jumping fences in the darling Campbell area. 0h49 Resident at # Darling beams tripped. 0h50 footprints on premises. 0h53 Footprints at ## Darling St.? 01h24 Dogs active in Penzance. 01h44 SAPS dog squad…..at least one suspect reported to have moved to the stream, then toward the old bowling club post office area. HBNW members in wide cordon around the area. 03h00 Most HBNW members stand down.

06h33 ## Albert suspect on premises. SSP’s respond. 06h35 ADT on premises.

13h56 # Cecil Rd. Resdent reports intruder in garage. Suspect wearing a green shirt and brown takkies taking off with a bicycle. ADT recover bicycle in the reeds. Extensive search by ADT and HBNW thief not found.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Tuesday to Wednesday Incidents

19h16 GL Two suspicious Charlie males found hiding behind a house, run away. SAPS, SSP’s and HBNW respond.19h23 Suspects apprehended on Victoria in possession of stolen goods including a flatscreen TV.

20h12 A Mountain St resident detains a suspect climbing his wall. SAPS attend?

20h13 CM Henschell Rd. chasing a suspect wearing a blue cap. Suspect detained. Stolen goods recovered in the surrounding area.

20h59 Whiskey youth selling black bags causing a disturbance in Valley Rd. 21h23 Same youth causing a disturbance in Nooitgedacht Dr. ADT2 responds.

0h15 ADT6 Westort Rd. Two suspicious persons operating in the area including trespassing on premises.

06h46 Watchcon. Unusual dog activity in the Nooitgedacht area.

08h32 ADT. Break-in at around 05h00 close to Disa River Rd.

10h19 Metro 1 report Charlies digging up telkom cables. SSP’s, SAPS, Metro and HBNW respond.10h29 one suspect arrested.

10h59 Watchcon. Briefcase snatched in the 7/11 area. SSP’s, HBNW and Metro respond. 11h04 Suspect dropped briefcase and got into a white Citi Golf with an accomplice and ducked.

11h25 NS reports one of the de Koker brothers, known housebreakers, prowling Sluysken area. SAPS warn him to leave the area.

14h55 ADT report a cockroach CA572480 transporting an expensive compressor.