01h52 Red Uno CA308463 does a runner from the BP service station without paying for goods. 02h34 Uno found in Peterhof Rd Hughenden, SAPS attend.
10h24 3# Penzance Ave. 5 Bravo males, some with weapons (knife?) attempting to break-in. SAPS respond. Thugs retreat to IY.
13h44 TOOV close to 6# Empire. Handbag containing cash nabbed through open window. No description of suspect. SAPS attend.
19h00 Seacliffe Lodge, Bravo male on premises. SAPS respond
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Saturday Incidents
0h06 Resident reports dogs shouting and fence tampering in the Sluysken Rd area. N’shore patrol responds.
17h15 Break-in at # Norman St Camera stolen, no description. ADT and SAPS attend.
17h15 Break-in at # Norman St Camera stolen, no description. ADT and SAPS attend.
Friday, March 6, 2009
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.
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.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Thursday Incidents
03h13 Break-in foiled at Kronendal Office Park by alert guards. SSP’s patrol Penzance for suspects.
04h55 ADT Attempt to steal building materials from a site in Darling St. Scott Est. Vehicle used is a yellow Nissan 1 tonner (bakkie) CA339483 ADT suspect vehicle is dropping scavengers off in the area
04h55 ADT Attempt to steal building materials from a site in Darling St. Scott Est. Vehicle used is a yellow Nissan 1 tonner (bakkie) CA339483 ADT suspect vehicle is dropping scavengers off in the area
Thursday Incidents
03h13 Break-in foiled at Kronendal Office Park by alert guards. SSP’s patrol Penzance for suspects.
04h55 ADT Attempt to steal building materials from a site in Darling St. Scott Est. Vehicle used is a yellow Nissan 1 tonner (bakkie) CA339483 ADT suspect vehicle is dropping scavengers off in the area. SAPS detain the vehicle but no stolen property reported so release them. The vehicle variously reported throughout the Valley during the day and at one point attempted to sell scaffold props and trestles to Hireman.
04h55 ADT Attempt to steal building materials from a site in Darling St. Scott Est. Vehicle used is a yellow Nissan 1 tonner (bakkie) CA339483 ADT suspect vehicle is dropping scavengers off in the area. SAPS detain the vehicle but no stolen property reported so release them. The vehicle variously reported throughout the Valley during the day and at one point attempted to sell scaffold props and trestles to Hireman.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Wednesday Incidents
03h17 Two persons seen wandering around (knocking on doors?) in Armour St Penzance. SAPS and SSP’s respond.
06h13 Break-in at ## Payne St Penzance. SSP’s respond.
06h13 Break-in at ## Payne St Penzance. SSP’s respond.
Wednesday Incidents
03h17 Two persons seen wandering around (knocking on doors?) in Armour St Penzance. SAPS and SSP’s respond.
06h13 Break-in at ## Payne St Penzance. SSP’s respond.
22h07 TOOV corner van Hoogstraten and Payne St. Penzance. Backpack stolen.
06h13 Break-in at ## Payne St Penzance. SSP’s respond.
22h07 TOOV corner van Hoogstraten and Payne St. Penzance. Backpack stolen.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Tuesday Incidents
0h39 Residents above Fynbos/Overkloof, report a group of 5? Bravo males moving along the pipetrack above Overkloof toward Bokkemanskloof. Residents and Bokke Guard alerted. 0h46 SAPS respond. 01h04 Attempted break-in reported at a residence above the pipetrack. Thieves still in the bush close to the house. SAPS and SSP’s respond. 01h15 Thieves cornered? in the bush. Many places to hide as SSP’s and SAPS sweep the area. 01h46 Most stand down. 01h50 DB wait in the dark. 02h30 DB withdraw, nothing seen.
This group seemed to raid the area from the Constantia Nek end. They may well have been dropped off by a Taxi? Anyway this MO should be bourn in mind.
09h26 TOOV at ##A Victorskloof. Suspect is a Bravo male in dark clothing. A Whiskey male is also reported in the area and thought to be responsible for TOOV and house-breaking in the past. Victorskloof NW respond.
13h31 Tourists (lady) mugged by two knife wielding 25 yr old Bravo males, sustaining knife wounds (again) on the beach close to the ‘Old SAPS’. Muggers ran off into the dunes with two blue denim bags. HBNW and SSP’s respond (SAPS unknown)
From a reader: Muggings must now come to an end. I will dedicate time to this effort. Who will coordinate RECLAIMING OUR BEACH. I will support you. I am sure there are many others as well
From a reader: I will join the mounted patrol and ride through the dunes as often as I can, mostly at lunch times - hope this will help!
From VictorSteve: For the record, SAPS arrived in numbers as the first HBNW/medical responders arrived. For those willing to assist with the beach, please forward your contact details to sdeuchar@iafrica.com I will pass this on to the relevant coordinators. Ed no sign of SAPS at the scene of the crime or follow up to find the criminals. We are almost running at 1 mugging per day now!
From VictorSteve: Reply to ed, after getting description most SAPS left to search for suspects, others remain to take statements etc. It is probable SAPS did not go on/near dunes but operated in surrounding areas as the perps had, in all likelyhood, already left the area as the incident had occured a short time before. Just my guess tho.And that does not negate that adequate investigation needs to be done by authorities !
20h49 TOOV at the community centre (Old Bowling Club)
22h03 Reports of a vehicle with armed occupants close to the Catholic Church, Karbonkel Rd. Circumstances unknown. ADT and SAPS respond. Nothing further.
This group seemed to raid the area from the Constantia Nek end. They may well have been dropped off by a Taxi? Anyway this MO should be bourn in mind.
09h26 TOOV at ##A Victorskloof. Suspect is a Bravo male in dark clothing. A Whiskey male is also reported in the area and thought to be responsible for TOOV and house-breaking in the past. Victorskloof NW respond.
13h31 Tourists (lady) mugged by two knife wielding 25 yr old Bravo males, sustaining knife wounds (again) on the beach close to the ‘Old SAPS’. Muggers ran off into the dunes with two blue denim bags. HBNW and SSP’s respond (SAPS unknown)
From a reader: Muggings must now come to an end. I will dedicate time to this effort. Who will coordinate RECLAIMING OUR BEACH. I will support you. I am sure there are many others as well
From a reader: I will join the mounted patrol and ride through the dunes as often as I can, mostly at lunch times - hope this will help!
From VictorSteve: For the record, SAPS arrived in numbers as the first HBNW/medical responders arrived. For those willing to assist with the beach, please forward your contact details to sdeuchar@iafrica.com I will pass this on to the relevant coordinators. Ed no sign of SAPS at the scene of the crime or follow up to find the criminals. We are almost running at 1 mugging per day now!
From VictorSteve: Reply to ed, after getting description most SAPS left to search for suspects, others remain to take statements etc. It is probable SAPS did not go on/near dunes but operated in surrounding areas as the perps had, in all likelyhood, already left the area as the incident had occured a short time before. Just my guess tho.And that does not negate that adequate investigation needs to be done by authorities !
20h49 TOOV at the community centre (Old Bowling Club)
22h03 Reports of a vehicle with armed occupants close to the Catholic Church, Karbonkel Rd. Circumstances unknown. ADT and SAPS respond. Nothing further.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Monday Incidents
03h08 Dogs shouting in the Overkloof / Bridoon area.
15h21 ADT6. Tourist couple mugged on the beach by a group of knife wielding Bravo’s. Lady sustained cuts to her arms/hands. ADT collect two of four running suspects. Victim unsure whether to lay charges. Nothing further at 16h00.
From VJ: Elderly British tourists. Lady sustained cuts to wrist and finger as bag was cut from her by knife near the rivermouth. Four BM’s in dark clothing and one with short rasta hair. ADT6 (Jason) stopped 2 of them exiting the dunes because he recognised them as the same guys who ran out of the bush when Dave Cowley was mugged. Suspects taken to SAPS. Victims viewed suspects at SAPS but could not positively ID. SAPS took photo’s but advised no point in opening a case as tourists due to leave on Friday
21h20 # Milkwood St. TOOV
22h09 Suspect reported jumping the fence at the International School, Valley Rd. SSP's and SAPS respond.
15h21 ADT6. Tourist couple mugged on the beach by a group of knife wielding Bravo’s. Lady sustained cuts to her arms/hands. ADT collect two of four running suspects. Victim unsure whether to lay charges. Nothing further at 16h00.
From VJ: Elderly British tourists. Lady sustained cuts to wrist and finger as bag was cut from her by knife near the rivermouth. Four BM’s in dark clothing and one with short rasta hair. ADT6 (Jason) stopped 2 of them exiting the dunes because he recognised them as the same guys who ran out of the bush when Dave Cowley was mugged. Suspects taken to SAPS. Victims viewed suspects at SAPS but could not positively ID. SAPS took photo’s but advised no point in opening a case as tourists due to leave on Friday
From a resident: Hi, Surely an effective, cheap way to reduce the alarming increase of violent muggings on the beach could be to place a NW patrolling wing on the sand dunes above the beach...I fly slope Radio Controlled gliders there quite often in the late afternoon, and often these Bravos lie in hollows on the top of the dunes when I get there... I've even seen the short haired rasta guy a few times. Often they lie there playing with knifes while watching passers by... They are obviously searching out "good" victims with bags and valuables... Every time I arrived in their "space", it took them less than 5 minutes to leave... Normally direction river.I am prepared to be up there with a telephoto lens on my camera, to make a small "database" of the "regulars", if a NW guarder is available to back me up.Let's get the muggers sorted out by reclaiming the dunes... not avoid it because it is dangerous!! It is getting way out of hand!Thx for a great blog!
21h20 # Milkwood St. TOOV
22h09 Suspect reported jumping the fence at the International School, Valley Rd. SSP's and SAPS respond.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Sunday Sinners
0h30 Unconfirmed tampering on the Silvermist fence line. SSP’s SAPS and HBNW respond. 01h00 all stand down.
01h43 SAPS vehicle vandalized when responding to a complaint at a tavern? in Hangberg? All windows broken.
12h10 Two intruders, one in an orange top, on ## Riverside Terrace last seen heading for Main Rd. SSP’s HBNW and SAPS respond. 12h12 Saps collar the two on Main Rd where they are positively identified and detained. The two were recently involved in an incident in the Royal Rd area.
13h41 ## Day Rd Penzance intruder on property last seen heading for Main Rd. ADT patroller spots the suspect and detains him for collection by SAPS.
16h54 Earlier? break-in at ## Kronendal Retirement Village, SAPS attend.
23h25 Two gunshots reported in the Vlakkenberg / Disa area. Source unknown.
01h43 SAPS vehicle vandalized when responding to a complaint at a tavern? in Hangberg? All windows broken.
12h10 Two intruders, one in an orange top, on ## Riverside Terrace last seen heading for Main Rd. SSP’s HBNW and SAPS respond. 12h12 Saps collar the two on Main Rd where they are positively identified and detained. The two were recently involved in an incident in the Royal Rd area.
13h41 ## Day Rd Penzance intruder on property last seen heading for Main Rd. ADT patroller spots the suspect and detains him for collection by SAPS.
16h54 Earlier? break-in at ## Kronendal Retirement Village, SAPS attend.
23h25 Two gunshots reported in the Vlakkenberg / Disa area. Source unknown.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Saturday Incidents
0h18 Break-in at # York Rd, Heights. SSP’s and SAPS respond. Thief runs off toward the harbour empty handed
Friday, February 27, 2009
Friday Incidents Updated
0h11 Attempted break-in at # Sandpiper. Beams tripped, window forced, thieves ran off into bushes. No description.
02h40 Break-in at ## Villa de Legno? Three thieves enter a bedroom window, threaten occupants with screwdrivers, one may be a female, all three reported to have their faces blacked out? last seen heading for Laurentia Way. SSP’s and SAPS respond. 02h43 SAPS report movement in Helgarda, very dark complexion wearing an orange shirt. 03h06 suspects reported to be in the reeds on Disa. 03h37 Dog squad searching reeds. 04h51 All stand down, nothing found.
From VJ: Excellent response from SAPS who called in the dog unit and asked for assistance. The wetland area was effectively closed down - ADT vehicles patrolled, Deep Blue had 3 vehicles sitting in the dark, plus 2 or 3 HBNW vehicles covering exits – all while the dog unit went through the reeds. This time they got away, but with that type of effort WE WILL catch them.
18h24 Elderly tourist couple mugged, robbed and tied up on Rocket Rd above the dunes. HBNW respond. Two knife wielding Bravo males, one taller than the other carrying a backpack in which the knives were concealed.
Comment from a resident: These muggings are getting out of hand over 15 for the month of February, this must surely be a gang of some kind, or word is getting out that this is the "easy" kind of crime happening in Hout Bay. These victims are now not only been targeted after sunset, but in broad daylight. Something has to be done... What about a sting operation where we have police or nwb posing as ordinary civilians, in order to catch these guys???? any other suggestions?
02h40 Break-in at ## Villa de Legno? Three thieves enter a bedroom window, threaten occupants with screwdrivers, one may be a female, all three reported to have their faces blacked out? last seen heading for Laurentia Way. SSP’s and SAPS respond. 02h43 SAPS report movement in Helgarda, very dark complexion wearing an orange shirt. 03h06 suspects reported to be in the reeds on Disa. 03h37 Dog squad searching reeds. 04h51 All stand down, nothing found.
From VJ: Excellent response from SAPS who called in the dog unit and asked for assistance. The wetland area was effectively closed down - ADT vehicles patrolled, Deep Blue had 3 vehicles sitting in the dark, plus 2 or 3 HBNW vehicles covering exits – all while the dog unit went through the reeds. This time they got away, but with that type of effort WE WILL catch them.
18h24 Elderly tourist couple mugged, robbed and tied up on Rocket Rd above the dunes. HBNW respond. Two knife wielding Bravo males, one taller than the other carrying a backpack in which the knives were concealed.
Comment from a resident: These muggings are getting out of hand over 15 for the month of February, this must surely be a gang of some kind, or word is getting out that this is the "easy" kind of crime happening in Hout Bay. These victims are now not only been targeted after sunset, but in broad daylight. Something has to be done... What about a sting operation where we have police or nwb posing as ordinary civilians, in order to catch these guys???? any other suggestions?
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Turdsday Indecents Updated
07h45 Close to World of Birds, Handbag snatched by a Bravo male, dressed in black last seen heading into the bush alongside WOBirds. 07h52, handbag recovered, thief lying low, SAPS asked to attend. Third party may know the thief so he may found. Good response by HBNW and SSP’s.
16h03 Jerome reported wandering about in Albert Rd.
17h55 From a resident: On the beach, high dune to the East of old police station: 2 Bravo males - one with red shirt, one black shirt, lying low in bush - watching passers by on the beach and one playing with a "flick" knife. They moved off quickly towards DUNES after I disturbed them... Could they be related to mugging at 20h00?
20h10 SAPS. Two Bravo males mug a couple on the beach? Jewellery and wallets taken. No further information.
16h03 Jerome reported wandering about in Albert Rd.
17h55 From a resident: On the beach, high dune to the East of old police station: 2 Bravo males - one with red shirt, one black shirt, lying low in bush - watching passers by on the beach and one playing with a "flick" knife. They moved off quickly towards DUNES after I disturbed them... Could they be related to mugging at 20h00?
20h10 SAPS. Two Bravo males mug a couple on the beach? Jewellery and wallets taken. No further information.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Wednesday Incidents
04h43 ADT recover a ladies handbag in Westfort Rd, Northshore. Handbag containing cosmetics handed to SAPS.
14h14 # Gordon Rd. Break-in. 3 Bravo youths seen leaving the premises with one bicycle via Pondicherry. Despite a very good response from SSP’s, SAPS and HBNW thieves not found. 15h06 Thieves positively identified and seen in nearby bushes looking for goods hidden earlier. DB response vehicle apprehends the suspects, SAPS uplift them for processing.
14h14 # Gordon Rd. Break-in. 3 Bravo youths seen leaving the premises with one bicycle via Pondicherry. Despite a very good response from SSP’s, SAPS and HBNW thieves not found. 15h06 Thieves positively identified and seen in nearby bushes looking for goods hidden earlier. DB response vehicle apprehends the suspects, SAPS uplift them for processing.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Tuesday Incidents Updated
03h24 Break-in at # Westfort Rd. 2 Laptops stolen.
12h49 van Oudtshoorn St. TOOV, thief unseen.
19h48 Black sports car registration number SD321MN with a red drivers door reported to be driving recklessley on Beach Rd. 20h16 Vehicle again reported close to Shell garage.
21h50 Earlier break-in at # Riverside Terrace while resident was home. Laptops and cellphone stolen.
12h49 van Oudtshoorn St. TOOV, thief unseen.
19h48 Black sports car registration number SD321MN with a red drivers door reported to be driving recklessley on Beach Rd. 20h16 Vehicle again reported close to Shell garage.
21h50 Earlier break-in at # Riverside Terrace while resident was home. Laptops and cellphone stolen.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Monday Incidents
03h16 Attempted break-in on Neptune St Heights. ADT and SAPS disturb the criminals who duck.
14h10 Lady mugged on the beach close to Disa River. Three muggers, described as Charlie males one in a khaki? top and one in a long sleeve red top, last seen running into the surrounding dunes. Good response from HBNW and SSP’s. One held the lady while the other cut her bag strap to release it. Nothing further.
16h08 Break-in at ## Hughenden. Weedeater stolen, thief unseen.
20h01 Dodgy Bravo males, one dreadlocked, come off the beach and leave in a Brown Toyota Corolla CA403795. Dreadlocks fits various reported mugging incidents and noted here for future reference.
14h10 Lady mugged on the beach close to Disa River. Three muggers, described as Charlie males one in a khaki? top and one in a long sleeve red top, last seen running into the surrounding dunes. Good response from HBNW and SSP’s. One held the lady while the other cut her bag strap to release it. Nothing further.
16h08 Break-in at ## Hughenden. Weedeater stolen, thief unseen.
20h01 Dodgy Bravo males, one dreadlocked, come off the beach and leave in a Brown Toyota Corolla CA403795. Dreadlocks fits various reported mugging incidents and noted here for future reference.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Sunday Sinners
02h54 ADT Boskykloof Rd Longkloof, residents report suspicious activity in the area toward Tarragona. (Beams tripped?) SSp’s respond.
03h05 ADT report Boskykloof break-in.
Tarragona and Longkloof are being targeted together as they have been in the past. The pattern may continue for some time. These may be the Bolt Cutter thugs!
03h05 ADT report Boskykloof break-in.
Tarragona and Longkloof are being targeted together as they have been in the past. The pattern may continue for some time. These may be the Bolt Cutter thugs!
Sunday Sinners
02h54 ADT Boskykloof Rd Longkloof, residents report suspicious activity in the area toward Tarragona. (Beams tripped?) SSp’s respond.
03h05 ADT report Boskykloof break-in.
Tarragona and Longkloof are being targeted together as they have been in the past. The pattern may continue for some time. These may be the Bolt Cutter thugs!
16h02 Bonsai Nursery, TOOV, one of a number of TOOV’s in this area.
16h13 Fence jumper spotted seen on the corner of Milner / Manchester wearing a blue / white horizontally banded shirt. SSP’s and HBNW respond. 16h36 Suspect fitting the description spotted close to “Nando’s” 16h45 Suspect detained for ID by the complainant and later released as the “complainant”had left the Valley so just a time waster.
03h05 ADT report Boskykloof break-in.
Tarragona and Longkloof are being targeted together as they have been in the past. The pattern may continue for some time. These may be the Bolt Cutter thugs!
16h02 Bonsai Nursery, TOOV, one of a number of TOOV’s in this area.
16h13 Fence jumper spotted seen on the corner of Milner / Manchester wearing a blue / white horizontally banded shirt. SSP’s and HBNW respond. 16h36 Suspect fitting the description spotted close to “Nando’s” 16h45 Suspect detained for ID by the complainant and later released as the “complainant”had left the Valley so just a time waster.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Saturday Incidents Updated
07h55 Break-in at ## Kronendal Retirement Village, handbag stolen. Thieves are two Bravo males one in a red top and the other in a blue top. DB and ADT respond. Nothing found.
11h35 Break-in at International High School, Riverside Terrace.
16h51 House # Forestry Station, attempted break-in. Thief in blue pants and a striped shirt ran into IY.
19h16 Attempted break-in at # Willow Way. SSP’s, HBNW and SAPS respond. Thieves are two young Bravo Males last seen running on Victoria toward the traffic lights then Disa bridge on Victoria. 19h22 ADT detains three suspects in Victoria. SAPS uplift suspects. Six minutes from first report!
20h16 Watchcon. Mugging on or close to Llandudno beach, cell and handbag taken. ADT respond.
23h19 Members asked to keep an eye open for a black bakkie five occupants (one female) one armed involved in an armed robbery in the greater Constantia area
11h35 Break-in at International High School, Riverside Terrace.
16h51 House # Forestry Station, attempted break-in. Thief in blue pants and a striped shirt ran into IY.
19h16 Attempted break-in at # Willow Way. SSP’s, HBNW and SAPS respond. Thieves are two young Bravo Males last seen running on Victoria toward the traffic lights then Disa bridge on Victoria. 19h22 ADT detains three suspects in Victoria. SAPS uplift suspects. Six minutes from first report!
20h16 Watchcon. Mugging on or close to Llandudno beach, cell and handbag taken. ADT respond.
23h19 Members asked to keep an eye open for a black bakkie five occupants (one female) one armed involved in an armed robbery in the greater Constantia area
Friday, February 20, 2009
Friday Incidents Updated
0h20 3 Suspects try to jump the fence onto Kronendal Retirement Village and take off onto the Disa horse trail when detected. 0h28 Two of the suspects seen running back into IY.
01h20 ## Andrews Rd. Perimeter fence cut and beams tripped and 2 thieves run off toward the high ground above Scott. Scott NW respond.
10h46 World of Birds, Stolen..... White Toyota Sprinter, red line on the side and silver mags. Reg unknown.
11h49 White Toyota bakkie CA43729 seen stealing feed at Custom Feeds in the past. Theft usually occurs on week-ends at night.
01h20 ## Andrews Rd. Perimeter fence cut and beams tripped and 2 thieves run off toward the high ground above Scott. Scott NW respond.
10h46 World of Birds, Stolen..... White Toyota Sprinter, red line on the side and silver mags. Reg unknown.
11h49 White Toyota bakkie CA43729 seen stealing feed at Custom Feeds in the past. Theft usually occurs on week-ends at night.
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