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Crime Report

Thursday, November 27, 2008

  • Hijacking in 21 Blyde St. reported on 23rd November. 2 armed suspects hijacked victim’s Mitsubishi. Also took jewellery

Safety tips for shoppers

Wednesday, November 26, 2008


  1. Securing your belongs


  • When shopping do not leave your bag or valuables (eg Cell phones) unattended.

    • Do not leave these possessions in your trolley while shopping

    • When trying on clothes make sure your belongs are secure

    • Do not leave valuables such as cell phone or laptops in plain view in your motor vehicle when the vehicle is unattended

    • Ensure that you have control over your bag and valuables at all times and when paying for goods or processing money at a bank make sure that you do not place your bag on a counter and leave it unattended. Be aware of strangers who may try to distract you.


  1. Be alert when drawing money


  • When drawing money from ATMs:

    • Scan the area for suspicious activity/people before approaching the ATM

    • Remain aware of your surroundings and do not allow anyone to distract you while doing your transactions.

    • Use ATM’s that you are familiar with and that are situated in well lit areas, where you are visible and safe.

    • Have your card ready in your hand before you approach the ATM to avoid opening your handbag/purse/wallet while waiting in the queue.

    • Be cautious of strangers trying to help you as they could be trying to distract you to get you card or pin details.

    • Don t force your card into the slot as it might have been tampered with.

  • When drawing large amounts of money from the bank

    • Make sure you have made security arrangements

    • Be aware of suspicious people/vehicles while en-route

    • Do not advertise that you are going to the bank


  1. Protect your information

  • Protect your ATM Pin number

  • Do not use guessable pin numbers such as your birth date, and change it often.

Safety Tips for preventing House Breakings and House Robberies

  • Lock all doors and close window when leaving your home unattended (even if you leave for only a short while)

  • Do not hide keys under the door mat, in flower pots or any other place where the keys could be found by criminals

  • Ensure your windows have burglar guards to prevent access

  • Do not leave notes outside your house announcing your absence from the house

  • Leave a radio on and a light on at night to give an “at home” appearance. Don’t leave an outside lamp burning through the day as this is a clear sign that no one is home

  • Cancel all deliveries (such as newspapers) while you are away If this is not possible asks a trusted neighbor to collect these deliveries.

  • Changes the locks on your house if you keys have been stolen or lost

  • Ask a trusted neighbor to keep an eye on your house while you are away. You should supply this neighbor with a number they can contact you on while you are away

  • When you are at home never listen to music, watch TV or entertain visitors with the doors to you house open or unlocked.

  • Never leave the key in the inside of an outer door which has a glass panel or or window near the door.

  • Don’t keep large amounts of cash at your house

  • Ensure your house’s street number is clearly marked on you fence, wall or gate so that it can be easily seen by any emergency service or police personnel

  • Store emergency contact numbers in your phone and label them clearly to allow fast dialing in an emergency

  • Never give the impression you are at home alone if a stranger telephones you or comes to your door

  • It is your right to see the identification cards of caller who claim to be from government, municipal officials or even SAPS members. Even if they are in uniform ask to see their identity documents/cards and insist on this. If they fail to comply ask them to leave your premises immediately and report the matter to the SAPS

  • Get to know your neighbors

  • If you come home and find a door or window open or signs of forced entry, don’t go into the house. Go to the nearest phone and call the police



Remember call 10111 in case of an emegency

Crime report

Monday, November 24, 2008

  • Theft of motor vehicle in Belloc St. reported on 21st November. 4 Black men stole a  red Golf, the owner saw them pushing it down the street and gave chase. The thieves abandoned the vehicle
  • Theft of motor vehicle in Umfolosi Rd. reported on 22nd November. A Honda Ballade was stolen while parked in front of premises.
  • Domestic violence in Southy St. reported on 23rd November. 17 year old son assaulted his father.

Crime report

Friday, November 21, 2008

  • Housebreaking and theft in Main St. reported on 19th November. House broken into, DVD player, hi-fi and TV stolen.  DVD player recovered in Derwent St.
  • Attempted theft out of motor vehicle in Saturnus St. reported on 19th November. Window broken of Honda Ballade but nothing taken.
  • Other theft in Pedro Close reported on 19th November. Bicycle stolen.
  • Theft out of motor vehicle in Starlight St. Reported on 19th November. Tazz window broken.  Speakers stolen.
  • Theft of motor vehicle in Louis Leipoldt reported on 20th November. Gate forced open. Bakkie stolen from driveway.

Crime Report

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

  • Hijacking reported in Bayley St. on 15th November. She was leaving her friend’s house a white Citi Golf passed and stopped at the corner.  2 Black men got out of the car and came towards them.  They approached her car.  They were armed and made her get out of her vehicle.  Took her BMW.
  • Attempted housebreaking reported in Gamtoos St. on 16th November. 2 Black men jumped the fence and were trying to force open the back door.  Suspects were disturbed and fled, leaving behind break-in tools
  • Theft of motor vehicle reported in Fairbridge St. on 14th November. Citi Golf stolen from the driveway.
  • Theft of motor vehicle reported in Fairbridge St. on 16th November. Mazda stolen – parked outside the premises.
  • Housebreaking and theft reported in Cambridge St. on 17th November. Suspects broke into lapa. Stole bar fridge, hifi, speakers glasses and various other items.
  • Assault reported in Kei Rd. on 17th November. 2 children were walking down Wilge when 2 youth stopped next to them on their motorbike.  They started hitting one of the children.

Crime report

Thursday, November 13, 2008

  • Theft out of motor vehicle reported on 12th November in Sunvale Flats. A radio was stolen our of a vehicle.

Crime report

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

  • Domestic violence reported on 10th November in Tugela Rd. Wife took some pills , then acted violently towards her family.
  • Theft out of a motor vehicle reported on 11th November in Cambridge St. A Nissan bakkie was broken into and the radio and cash stolen.
  • Housebreaking and theft reported on 11th November in Genevieve St. Entry was gained through the dining room but suspected were disturbed and nothing was stolen.

Crime report

Monday, November 10, 2008

  • Domestic violence was reported in Genevieve St. on 9th November. A husband threatened to hit his wife and broke various items in the house.

Crime Report

Thursday, November 6, 2008

  • Attempted housebreaking occurred on 25th October in Lawrence St. A wooden door next to a garage was broken open but no entry appeared to have been gained.
  • Domestic violence occurred on 26th October in Sonop caravan park. A son tried to assault his father.
  • Theft out of a motor vehicle occurred on 26th October in Crocodile St. The passenger side window of a VW Golf was broken and the radio and an MP3 player stolen.
  • Cable theft occurred on 27th October in Beryl St. Telkom cable was stolen. The suspected was arrested and the cable recovered. The suspect was handed to Telkom and released by them.
  • Housebreaking and theft occurred on 27th October at an empty house in Louis Leipold St. A front window was broken and electrical cables stolen.
  • A motor vehicle was stolen on 27th October in Kei Rd. The main gate was broken open and a Citi Golf stolen.
  • Other theft occurred on 5th November in Wilge Rd. A gate motor was stolen.