Weekly communication on the policing precinct’s Crime Trends with Safety/Security recommendations. Content is produced through collaboration between the Sandton Community Police Forum and Sandton SAPS for the benefit of the Sandton community. This is not a formal Media Release, which is done separately through the SAPS Communication officer. We ask that our residents respect that distinction.

Sandton Precinct Crime Trends - Period: 2015-06-05 to 2015-06-11

We appeal to the Sandton community, especially people driving luxury vehicles, to take extra care for their safety and well-being. It has been noticed that high value vehicles are being targeted and are correctly being identified as also wearing expensive jewelry.  When returning home in your vehicle ensure that you are not being followed, and do not turn into your driveway whilst cars or pedestrians are in the vicinity, rather drive around the block or call your security company for a ‘tuck-in’ service if necessary.  Ensure that you don’t exit your property by reversing.  If you are a hostage in a robbery: o Maintain your calm o Don’t make eye contact o Always do as you are told o Never try to be a hero o Don’t make sudden movements that may aggravate the robbers o Where possible try to memorise the facial features of the robbers in order to provide the police with a detailed description o If possible, try and obtain details of their vehicle only if you can do so without endangering your life o Try and remember the direction of travel taken by the robber when leaving o Allow the robber ample time to leave ======

SECTOR 1: (Edenburg; part-; ; part-; ; Sunninghill; ; Woodlands; Woodmead Retail Park;) Category: Vehicle related and burglary crimes were the main crimes committed in the Sector this week. Times: Times of crime were mainly between 16:00 -19:59. Days: Majority of crimes were committed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Pertinent Detail: In a robbery incident that occurred along Rivonia Road, Rivonia on 2015-06-11 at 12:30, the complainant was driving his vehicle when a green Volvo with 2x occupants stopped in front of him. Suspects jumped out of the vehicle and one pointed him with a firearm. He was instructed to open the door. Suspects asked him where his bag was. They took bag containing cash from the boot, cellphone and books. They then fled in their vehicle. No description of the suspects.Investigation continues.

SECTOR 2: (Lonehill; Rietfontein, , Bryanston; ; ; River Club) Category: Burglary was the main crime reported in the Sector this week. Times: Times of crime were mainly between 16:00 - 19:59. Days: Majority of crimes were committed on Wednesday and Saturday. 1

Pertinent Detail: In a house robbery incident that occurred along Devonshire Avenue, Bryanston on 2015-06-07 at 10:30, the complainant was inside the house with his wife. The wife went outside to the back room to give the gardener food. She was confronted by 4x b/males all armed with firearms. They forced her into the house and demanded money. They took the gardener with and tied him with cable ties. The husband was told not to make any move. They took electronic equipment, jewellery, wrist watches and cellphones. They gained entry by forcing the back front door open and waited for the gardener to arrive. Police responded and three suspects were arrested and recovered one firearm. One was shot and taken to hospital. Two suspects were wearing black bandannas. Investigation continues.

SECTOR 3: (Benmore; ; Dalecross; Duxberry; ; ; Hurlingham; Little Filian; ; Morningside, Morningside Manor Morningside x40; New Brighton; ; Sandown; ; Sandhurst x4; Strathaven.) Category: Vehicle related crime was the main crime committed in the Sector this week. Times: Times of crime were mainly between 16:00 - 19:59. Days: Majority of crimes were committed on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Pertinent Detail: In a Business robbery incident that occurred along Rivonia Rd, Sandown on 2015-06-05 at 14:00, the complainant was at work with his employees when one b/male who used to work for him came and stood in front of him. Complainant called him by his name but he did not respond. Suddenly another b/male joined armed with a firearm. Suspects demanded money from the till and took cash. Two more suspects joined and they took the till and fled the scene. It was dark in the shop because of load shedding. Complainant has photo of suspect from the previous footage. Suspect was later arrested. Investigation continues.

SECTOR 4: (Buccleuch; Eastgate; part-Gallo Manor; Kelvin; Kramerville; Wendywood; Marlboro, ; Wesco Park.) Category: Vehicle related crime was the main crime committed in the Sector this week. Times: Times of crime were mainly between 08:00 to 11:59. Days: Majority of crimes were committed on Sunday and Thursday. Pertinent Detail: In a robbery incident that occurred along Spa Street on 2015-06-07 at 18:55, the complainant was coming from to visit his friend. He stopped at the gate when an unknown vehicle stopped behind him. One b/male armed with a firearm jumped out. The victim was instructed to get out of the vehicle. The 2nd suspect (driver) joined. He was then forced out of the vehicle. Suspects took car keys from ignition and threw them inside the yard. Suspects took cellphone and cash from the passenger seat. They fired two shots when they left the scene but no one was injured. Complainant does not know the colour, model and make of the suspects’ vehicle. Investigation continues.

SUCCESS This Week: One suspect was arrested for possession of hijacked motor vehicle. One suspect was arrested for business robbery. Three suspects were arrested for house robbery. One suspect was arrested for possession of stolen motor vehicle. One suspect was arrested for malicious damage to property. 2

IMPORTANT CONTACTS – for open circulation / distribution Collated and circulated by the Sandton Community Police Forum

Fire & Ambulance 10177 (toll free) and 011.375.5911 Flying Squad 10111 (toll free) Crime Line 32211 (applicable nationally) Anti Corruption Hot Line: 0860.267.787 (applicable nationally) Joburg Metro Police 011.375.5911

Sandton SAPS Sector Contacts Sector SAPS Sector Commander SAPS Sector Commander Cell No. Vehicles (All hours) 1 Capt. Dorasamy 082 524 8473 071 675 6093/4 2 Cst. Mbatha 082 388 5997 071 675 6095/6 3 Capt. Moleya 082 388 5995 071 675 6100/1 4 Capt. Semenya 082 946 6535 071 675 6106/7

Sandton Community Police Forum Email: [email protected] and [email protected]

Cable Theft Reporting CITY POWER Hotline 011.490.7900 and 011.490.7911 (All COJ Regions) www.citypower.co.za and click “Fault Reporting” ESKOM Hotline 0800.112.722 (All COJ Regions) AMAHLO SECURITY 083.229.5584 (All COJ Regions) SMS hotline 44038

JMPD (METRO) is responsible for all By-Law Enforcement as well as Traffic Offences By-Law offences / By-Law Unit 011.490.1630 JMPD Hot Line 011.758.9621 + 22 + 24 (All Regions) If no answer call 011.758.9650 The Hot Line is manned 24/7 and they will direct the complaint to the Sergeant on duty of that particular Ward. NB: 3 dedicated Ward Sergeants operate on a rotating shift basis in each Ward.

JMPD - Joburg Metro Police Department - Regional Deputy Directors Reg. A Dep. Dir. P.A. Jaca [email protected] 082.559.3880 Reg.B Dep. Dir. M. Smith [email protected] 082.551.2897 Reg.E Dep. Dir. A N Kganyago [email protected] 082.559.3867

JMPD - Joburg Metro Police Department - Regional Commander Reg.E Supt. I. Jona (2nd in command) [email protected] 076.699.4881

COJ - City of Joburg – Law Enforcement Managers

Region A Hlobohang Gamede 083.414.0565 011.203.3625/3501 [email protected]

Region B Monwabisi Siwedi 072.611.7762 011.718.9703 [email protected] Region E Coleman Mabunda 083.765.2242 011.582.1448/58 [email protected]

City of Joburg – COJ - Environmental Issues Standard dumping (not chemicals) 011.375.5555 Green Scorpions 086.042.8836 Noise Control 011.582.1665 Environmental Inspectors (new) 011.587.4232

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City of Joburg – COJ - Waste Management and City Parks Officials Pikitup 0860 562 874 Ms Makhosazana Baker Director : Waste Management & Regulation [email protected] Ms Lebo Molefe Director : Environmental Regulatory Services [email protected] Mr Geoffrey Cooke City Parks : Operational Executive [email protected] Ms Lundiwe Mashige City Parks : Conservation Manager [email protected] Mr Jerome Ogle City Parks: Reg. Manager, Reg. E [email protected]

City Parks – complaints Email: [email protected] 0860JOBURG – Option 0

City of Joburg – COJ - Water Regulator Etienne Hugo [email protected]

Joburg Water - complaints (office hours 08:00 to 16:00) Email: [email protected] 0860JOBURG SMS: 082.653.2143

City of Joburg – COJ – Water Customer Liaison - Zandfontein Depot Fransie Smal 011.531.9542/22

City of Joburg – COJ – Building Control and Chief Building Inspectors

Reg. A Pierre Le Roux 082.559.3700 [email protected] 011.237.8046 Reg. B Lebohang Mdhluli 083.450.2949 [email protected] 011.761.0472 Reg. E Azwindini Mulaudzi 083.391.2031 [email protected] 011.582.1579

Joburg Roads Agency – complaints Email: [email protected] If urgent call 0860JOBURG – Option 5

WARD COUNCILLORS serving within the SANDTON POLICING PRECINCT:

Ward 32 Cllr. Bongani Nkomo 076 902 2699 Region E Portion new Sector 4 Ward 90 Cllr. Anthony Still 082 820 8342 Region B Portion new Sector 3 Ward 91 Cllr. Andrew Stewart 083.564.0027 Region E Portion new Sector 3 Ward 93 Cllr. Annette Deppe 082.886.8519 Region A Portion new Sector 1 Ward 102 Cllr. David Potter 082.885.9688 Region B Portion new Sector 3 Ward 103 Cllr. Vincent Earp 079.882.2652 Region E Portion new Sector 2,3 Ward 106 Cllr. Stephen Moore 084.332.4413 Region E Portion new Sector 1,2 Ward 109 Cllr. Lillian Kekana 082.484.6762 Region E Portion new Sector 1,4

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