Saturday Incidents

0h18 Break-in at # York Rd, Heights. SSP’s and SAPS respond. Thief runs off toward the harbour empty handed

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

Thursday Incidents Updated

02h04 House robbery in progress at # Farriers Way, Tarragona. ADT respond, SAPS informed. 2 thieves command occupants to lie on the floor and leave with considerable loot. Robbers are two young Bravo males, short builds wearing surgical gloves, carrying torches and blinding victims. Also thought to have ‘hit’ the premises before and operating on foot. Wielding a bolt cutter and threatening to cut a finger off one victim was the method used to subdue the residents. Watchcon fail to provide feedback.

08h08 ADT.Earlier break-in at ## Riverside Terrace. SAPS attend.

10h46 ADT. Two suspicious persons close to the woodcutters on Victoria. 11h01 Suspects around 16 years head for IY and abandon two? Bicycles and a cordless drill.

16h10 Three Ladies mugged for a handbag close to the bird hide, Disa river path. Muggers described as Bravo and Charlie, last seen running up the path from the beach toward Princess St. Good response by HBNW and SSP’s SAPS unknown.

From a resident: last 3 beach attacks have occured at 16h07, 16h10 and 16h59 (mon/thu/sun). There have been various descriptions but you would think by now SAPS would alert us to whether it is one or many gangs and produce some detailed description and/or identikit.


17h42 ## Mountain St. Bravo intruder wearing a beige cap striped top and blue jeans, on premises takes off toward Daphne and the reeds? Good response by SSP’s and HBNW. Nothing further.

Wednesday Incidents

12h39 Manchester Rd area. Attempted robbery by a knife wielding Bravo male aged around 22, suspect being watched in the reeds close to Manchester. SSP’s and HBNW respond without result.

Tuesday Incidents

0h11 Break-in at ## Whittlers Way. SSP’s and SAPD respond.

02h22 Break-in at # Riverside Terrace. SAPS and SAPS respond.

02h30 Definite movement in the forest above Marais Rd at. At least two sources of noise. Withdrew after radio alert by Scott Dave. May have been trying to penetrate fencing that they damaged last week.

04h20 SAPS on standby in case of Taxi nonsense.

06h55 Attempted break-in at ## Hughenden Rd. Thief confronted in doorway takes off toward?

Monday Incidents

03h48 Two skelms run for nearby bushes when lit with a torch on the corner of Brighton and Empire.

07h47 YMCA Bayside Christian High, attempted break-in.

07h47 # Stonehill, Tierboskloof, earlier break-in.

16h05 Break-in at a property on Main Rd close to Longkloof. Large flat screen TV and other goods stolen. Suspects unknown.

17h55 White BMW CA302544 Drunk driver careering around Hout Bay, SAPS asked to attend while vehicle is stopped on Suikerbossie. 18h06 Drunk on the move again flattening bushes etc. SAPS not yet on scene. Drunk stops at the bottom of Suikerbossie. 18h18 SAPS on scene, driver detained.

Sunday Sinners

14h21 ## Louw St. Break-in by a Bravo youth estimated to be around 15 yrs old. Thief escapes to IY.

16h42 Three Bravo males taken into custody by SAPS after flattening wall spikes and trespassing at ## Laurentia Way. Credit to HBNW, SSP's and SAPS

16h59 Mariners Security report a Dutch tourist couple mugged and robbed by two knife wielding Bravo youths on the beach, close to Mariners Wharf. One with distinctive dreadlocks and seen earlier playing with a rugby ball. A Delta Response Offices stopped them a few minutes after the incident in Edward St. but unfortunately before the radio broadcast of the incident. Good response by SSP's and HBNW but no further sightings.

Saturday IncidentsUpdated

07h41 ## Riverside Terrace, break-in in progress. Thief dressed in dark clothing and a balaclava smashed a window and liberated various goods before fleeing the scene. Note the late evening incident in the same street yesterday evening. Suspect detained (arrested) by DB response officer.

Friday Incidents Updated

0h29 Watchcon. ## Dolphin Way, Heights. Break-in and handbag stolen. SAPS attend.

10h20 Circumstances unclear. Taxi demonstrators reported on Moravian School premises where they are assaulting pupils and teachers. SSP’s, SAPS and Metro respond. 10h29 SAPS collar 3 of 4 people that may have been responsible.

14h15 Earlier break-in between 10h00 and 12h00 reported at # Hughenden Rd.

17h27 Penzance. Attempt at cutting a hole through the fence between IY and Penzance.

20h37 Couple mugged, tied up and their vehicle tyres slashed in Eustegia Way Kroonenzicht. Attackers armed with knives, no description. SAPS attend. Nothing further.

11h00 Break-in at # Riverside Terrace. Not much detail but goods liberated by an unseen thief. Later report is that a suspect was arrested.

Thursday Incidents

01h23 ADT Break-in at ## Oxford. Front window smashed and laptop taken. Thief seen wearing a dark hoodie. SAPS attend. 01h28 Two suspects, one red balaclava with brown clothing seen running from Oxford into Empire toward. SAPS on scene. Suspects cornered searched. Nothing to connect them but they may have hidden the stolen goods for later collection.

04h50 Bicycle stolen from ## Sluysken. Suspects in posession seen running in the harbour. 02h58 Delta6 reports suspects running toward Lichtenstein Castle with bicycle. Noting further.
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08h46 Fire in open space IY. This fire has been lit a number of times and appears to be linked to the Taxi strike. In other words the Taxi bosses may be starting fires deliberately.

19h00 ## Royal Ave. Break-in while the resident was home.

To Decal Or Not To Decal

Any opinions? Please send them to bonneville@absamail.co.za (or add comment) and I will add them here. Read lower down for some insight.

This from an active patroller:

As newcomers and now active members of the HBNW.....patrolling again this afternoon - we found your comments on Decals or No Decals very relevant and interesting. However has it sparked any comment? We would have thought this was a very serious issue and one which the HBNW would give some direction on?

From VJ: To me the decal issue is a 50/50. With decals you do run the risk of being targetted, but at least they show SAPS, other HBNW as well as the Armed Response units what you are doing. Maybe without them, we'd all be following each other around (like we still do with the newspaper delivery bakkie)? Personally, i dont use them because a) i can never find them and b) they dont stick on a land rover.

JP: I also won't use decals - for one thing I would feel like a mobile target. Second reason is most of the time I am of service in NW is either on response, or just going about normal daily life - to shops or whatever - carrying my radio. More and more NW is just for citizens at all times - not just on patrols. A second question is when to show ones radio. In a shop, in a restaurant, on the beach? Generally I think the sight of radios is a good crime deterrent (eg who would rob Darios with several radios evident?!), but suggest discretion if you walk into an armed robbery, or are likely to be mugged for it . . .

Another patroller writes: I think that the use of the decals gives warning to criminals, and all they simply do is wait till your car has passed and continue, however if you just seem to be 'driving' by they will not feel threatend by a normal civilian and will continue in the act, and hopefully get caught. From a personal safety point of view, Hout Bay is a small village and NW members, especailly woman put themselves at risk, that they may be recognised and possibly targeted in the future

BL says: I feel the decals are a good idea, for several reasons:
- they show people with possible criminal intent that they are being watched. Even if you only drive by it will make them feel a touch uneasy about committing a crime and they may just move on
- it is a good pr exercise in the neighbourhood and may make others sign up as well
- it explains the slow pace of the vehicle
- I honestly don't think displaying a decal will make the car a target - I'm sure the word is out among the dishonest that there is an efficient communication network out there, so attacking a HBNW-decalled car is not a good idea

Wednesday Incidents and Taxi Violence Updated

02h59 # Gordon Rd. Two Bravo males attack and rob a lady returning home. No serious injuries. Seems the criminals may have been on the premises.

Early morning incident in Scott: Last night in the early hours this morning, D M reported on channel two that his fence wire had been cut and it apparently was a definite attempt to get in. His dogs awakened him during the high wind and the perps ran off. His house is up on the top of Andrews / Marais Road .

SAPS pick up two known house-breakers in the area but no evidence to link them to the Gordon Rd incident.

03h31 From Camps Bay Watch. Armed robbery in Bakoven around midnight. Two suspects, one reported wearing a red/orange cap and black shirt the other green shirt and blue cap. Thought to be heading toward Hout Bay on foot?

06h16 From SAPS. Taxi violence. Stones being thrown at motorists close to IY.

09h00 Various incidents during the day around Taxi violence. At times, Main Rd. had to be closed and traffic diverted via Valley Rd. More significant than the mindless taxi owners was the abuse volunteer HBNW members had to endure at the mouths of Hout Bay residents. Even more disappointing was the abuse hurled at members by members of the Fire Service!

13h00 From a resident TOOV -window smashed - only parked for 15 min in front Storms Rest in Hughenden road Suspects possibly 3 very young Bravo males strolling down Hughenden road from IY.

19h23 Mugger robs a lady of a handbag in Hughenden close to the graveyard. Delta4 apprehends the thief close to IY and hands him to SAPS.

19h57 # Sandpiper Place, earlier break-in discovered when the resident returns home.