• Housebreaking and theft in Main Rd, 28 October. 2 computers stolen.  Do not know how the suspects got into the premises – no sign of forced entry.
• Other theft in Wilge, 28 October. Laptop and DVD player stolen.  Door was not locked.

• Theft out of motor vehicle in Homestead Gardens, 28 October. Right back window of Isuzu double cab broken. Laptop, briefcase and cash stolen.

• Hijacking in Elmwood, 26 October. 3 armed Black men hijacked victim's Mercedes.  Also took his cell phone and wallet.
• Attempted hijacking in Kingswood complex, 23 October. Victim had dropped her daughter off in the complex and on her way out she spotted 2 suspects at the gate, one of which was pointing a firearm.  She “put her foot down” and sped off.
• Housebreaking and theft in van Vuuren, 23 October. Suspects entered the laundry through a window then forced the door open.  Bicycle and clothing stolen.
• Dog poisoning in Whitehouse, 23 October. 1 dog and 2 cats poisoned.

• Theft of wheels in Pongola, 24 October. Wheel stolen off bakkie.
• Attempted theft of vehicle in Wilge, 25 October. Small gate forced open. Suspects tried to move the Quad bike out of the premises but were unable to.

• Attempted housebreaking in Wild Olives (Bayley Street), 21 October. Suspects tried to force open a window but were unsuccessful and did not gain access.
• Attempted theft of motor vehicle in Coleridge, 22 October. Door lock and ignition damaged on a Fox. Suspects were disturbed and fled.

• Housebreaking and theft in Virgo Heights, 19 October. Someone left the gates of the complex open. Front door forced open – jewellery stolen.
• Housebreaking and theft in Virgo Heights, 19 October. Gate of complex was left open. Front door of unit forced open. Owner not there. Not sure what was taken.

• Theft out of motor vehicle in Starlight, 17 October. Right side door of Corsa LDV forced open and radio stolen.
• Theft out of motor vehicle in Starlight, 17 October. Toyota Landcruiser broken into and radio stolen.
• Other theft in Longfellow, 18 October. Suspects went into the garage (not locked) and stole a gym bag and dog beds.
  

BENONI
COMMUNITY POLICE FORUM

Established
in terms of Section 18 of the South African Police Act

Benoni
CPF AGM Reportback

The meeting opened at 19h00 with a
welcome to all, including all dignatories, guests and Partners.

The minutes of the previous AGM were
presented and accepted.

Mr. Reza Patel, the Chairperson,
reported back to the Community about the previous year’s
challenges, achievements and Pilot Projects that have been started
and which are about to be implemented. There have been many positive
things happening in Benoni, especially in the relationships built up
with all Partners involved in the fight against crime which include
SAPS, EMPD, Justice, SARS, various Security Companies, The Precinct
Structures (FCP, GNCP, BNCP, etc.). Joint Operations were held
regularly and are also being planned for the near future. He stated
that the CPF has a working relationship with SAPS, EMPD and various
Justice Departments. He also called on the Community to get more
involved with the CPF, no matter what you can offer in terms of time
or funds. A big misconception is that the CPF’s are funded by the
Government.

There were reports given by the
Treasurer, Adam Ahmed, SAPS and EMPD, and in her report, Director
Shirley Venter, gave a rundown of the worst crimes and in which
Sectors these occurred. Benoni CBD was predominantly the highest with
most crimes. This is a major concern and she reiterated that the CBD
is a problem that is being addressed on a daily basis and they need
as much information as possible to assist them. She also gave a
report on arrests and successful convictions in the last year through
the determined work of her Officers and Detectives to bring to book
the criminals that plague our Society.

The Precinct Commander of Benoni
EMPD Precinct could not attend due to unforeseen circumstances, but
stated in their report by Fanie Bensa, that they also work closely
with SAPS and will continue to do so. There is still a shortage of
resources in Benoni Precinct which creates major gaps in the system,
especially for accident scenes etc. This needs to be addressed with
great urgency, as the lawlessness currently existing will continue to
increase to unacceptable levels. He also stated that they had picked
up certain areas where hi-jacked vehicles are taken to and the
tracking systems removed. They will keep on monitoring these areas so
that these criminals can also be brought to justice. Documentation
for drivers of trucks was also a problem and appealed to the public
and businesses to make sure that their drivers were properly
documented, especially the cross-border vehicles.

A request for any questions was put
forward that if anyone had any , they could address them to the
necessary Portfolio Heads, Sector Chairs or with any of the Partners
directly and with there being no other items, the meeting was closed.

• Armed robbery in Santos, 14 October. 2 suspects entered the premises while the victim was parking his vehicle in the garage. They held him up at gunpoint and forced him and his family into the bathroom and locked them in there. TV, hifi and other items taken, as well as client’s Mercedes.
• Housebreaking and theft in Bill Davey, 14 October. Front door and safety gate broken open. Jewellery stolen.
• Housebreaking and theft/Theft of motor vehicle in Longfellow, 16 October. Window and burglar bars at side of house forced open.  TV, cash and house keys stolen.  They also took car keys and took client’s Citi Golf.

• Housebreaking and theft in Kingswood, 12 October. Main gate at complex forced open. Front door kicked open. TV and hifi stolen.
• Robbery in Sheridan, 12 October. A man asked her son to help push a car to get it started.  He robbed her son of his cell phone.
• Housebreaking and theft in Stratford, 13 October. Entry gained through patio window on first floor. TV and laptop stolen.  They also took car keys and stole their Polo.
• Theft out of motor vehicle  at Medicross in Kei Rd, 13 October. Combi was broken into and radio stolen. 2 suspects were spotted by car guard at Medicross.  Suspects were arrested in Rynfield.
• Dog poisoning in Fairbridge, 13 October. 2 dogs poisoned.

• Housebreaking and theft in Gould, 11 October. Front door forced open. 3 TVs, computer and hifi stolen.
• Domestic violence in Cambridge. 10 October. Husband and wife were fighting and he threw her in the pool.

• Attempted theft of motor vehicle in Cambridge, 8 October. Side window broken and ignition damaged on Polo.

• Hijacking in Umgeni, 7 October. Victim and her friend stopped at their driveway when 2 Black men ordered them out of their vehicle and hijacked their Polo Playa.  She was hit on the head with a firearm.

• Attempted housebreaking in Stratford, 6 October. Lock on safety gate damaged but no entry gained.
• Housebreaking and theft in Kingswood Manor, 6 October. Entry gained from balcony window. TV, laptop, cameras, DVD player.  Also took car keys and client’s Corsa bakkie.
• Other theft in Gillwell, 6 October. Washing stolen off the line.
• Other theft 6 in Freeman, 6 October. When victim got home she found jewellery and credit cards missing.  She suspects it was the domestic worker, who was nowhere to be found.

• Theft of motor vehicle cnr Santos & Coleridge, 1 October. Victim parked his Isuzu bakkie while he went to visit a friend. When he came out his vehicle was gone.
• Housebreaking & Theft/Theft of motor vehicle in Farrarmere Country Estate, 1 October. Entry gained from 1^st floor balcony then through window at dining room.  Laptop and cash stolen. Took keys of BMW and took the vehicle.
• Housebreaking and theft/Theft of motor vehicle in Farrarmere Country Estate, 1 October. Entry gained from 1^st floor balcony then through window at dining room.  DVD player, 2 bicycles stolen. Took vehicle keys and stole Polo Playa.  Also took remote for main gate.
• Attempted break-in, Wodsworth High, 1 October. Patrolman found safety gate of the shop open after alarm activated, but no entry gained.
• Theft of motor vehicle in Chrome, 2 October. Gate motor damaged. Citi Golf stolen from premises.

• Housebreaking and theft  in Village, 30 September. Suspects removed bathroom window.  Alarm wires were cut.  TV and vacuum cleaner taken, as well as house keys.

• Theft of motor vehicle in Trekievie, 29 September. VW Polo stolen from the premises.
• Theft out of motor vehicle in Village, 30 September. Passenger side window broken.  Garmen stolen.