Neighbourhood Newsletter Cape Town June 2019
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Neighbourhood Newsletter Cape Town Edition J une 2019 | The Latest from Neighbourhoods around the City WINTER DRIVING SAFETY TIPS | CRIME & INCIDENT REPORT SUMMARY | NEIGHBOURHOOD SPOTLIGHT | RECOMMENDED BUSINESSES | IMPORTANT NUMBERS www.neighbourly.global | 'United We Prosper' | 087 550 5555 CONTENTS June 2019 Crime & Incident Report Spotlight Crime or Incident Top 27 Summary Neighbourhood Spotlight Neighbourhood Soapbox Winter Driving Safety Tips Recommended Local Businesses Important Numbers Contact Us www.neighbourly.global | 'United We Prosper' | 087 550 5555 Crime & incident Report Spotlight Hijacking & Arrests Hijacking | 15 May | Late Evening | Location on Atlantic Seaboard not specified A white BMW 3 series was hijacked in the Atlantic Seaboard on the 15th of May. The following evening its plates triggered an alert on Victoria Drive. Hout Bay SAPS gave chase and were assisted by PPA Security and CCP in their pursuit of the suspects. Approximately 15 rounds were fired at SAPS members. The vehicle came to a halt when it crashed at Leeukoppie traffic light's. The K9 unit was then dispatched as the suspects fled on foot. It's understood that 3 out of 5 suspects were apprehended. Stolen property was recovered on scene as well as one unlicensed firearm. SAPS and Security members left the scene at approximately 02:00. ww w.neighbourly.global | 'United We Prosper' | 087 550 5555 Crime & incident Report Continued... Camps Bay Neighbours A member of a security company (WTG) warned the Neighbours group of Telkom imposters in the area. There were several men claiming to work for Telkom and requested access to several neighbours homes in order to fix the so-called fault. The entire neighbourhood was alerted to their suspicious activities. This was reported on May 28 at just after 10 am. Schaapkraal Neighbours Neighbours reported street lights not working and their own house lights flickering on the morning of May 27. It's suspected that several people in the area were interfering with the electrical connections and making those connections illegally. The neighbours also reported this to the City of Cape Town. A report from another neighbour in the area came in later that afternoon. A suspect was caught in Ottery with 379 abalones on his person. Well done to the Law Enforcement Marine Unit! Upper Claremont Neighbours A bearded male suspect was apprehended by security (FADT and Princeton) on Mark Road after it was reported he was hurling rocks and shouting abuse at an elderly lady's home in the early hours of that morning. Police detained the suspect shortly thereafter. He has since been seen wandering the neighbourhood several times since the attack. It believed he is not mentally well. At the time of the incident, he asked to be arrested, then began throwing rocks again trying to provoke a reaction from the security officers. The elderly lady is OK, however her house had uncured a fair amount of damage. Claremont Business Watch A neighbour from the Upper Claremont Watch reported a robbery in progress at Bradlows just off the Main Road. The Carer locked herself in the bathroom and informed the neighbour by phone. FADT, SAPS and CIDC were informed and responded promptly. No injuries were reported, however, the staff were in shock and were traumatized by the ordeal. This occurred at just before 9 am on May 15. Newlands Neighbours A now notorious man known for stealing brass and light fittings was spotted once again plying his trade on Wheelan Road. This was reported to the Newlands Watch group on May the 2nd. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning. A few neighbours now have footage of the suspect and the neighbourhood is keeping an eye out for him. ww w.neighbourly.global | 'United We Prosper' | 087 550 5555 Crime & incident Report Continued... Newlands Neighbours (Continued) It was early evening on May 17 that a neighbour reported a trespasser on his property, just off Kildare Road. The suspect stole a number of plants/flowers. Despite a quick response from FADT and Pro-Sec, the suspect was not found. Green Point Watch A neighbour reported a knife attack/stabbing on a homeless man on the beachfront just before 12 pm on May 14 to the Green Point Watch group. Security and Medical Services responded. The man was then transported to hospital and it believed the suspect was apprehended not long thereafter. Rondebosch Neighbours A neighbour not from the area reported a man hopping over into the the Church property on Sandown Road. RCID and FADT promptly responded. All was found in order and no suspect found. This occurred on May 9, 2019. Plumstead Neighbours A report came in from a neighbour who spotted a man with a gun on Pluto Road. The suspect was driving a green bakkie at the time. This occurred at just after 22:00 on May 5, 2019. Neighbourhood Patrollers and FADT promptly responded. The suspect unfortunately was not found. A Few of our Neighbourhood Security Partners ww w.neighbourly.global | 'United We Prosper' | 087 550 5555 Crime & incident Report Southern Suburbs Snapshot Bergvliet Burglary | Camillia Close | 25/05/2019 | 18:30 Attempted Burglary | Manson Close | 24/05/2019 | 20:20 Constantia Attempted Burglary | Duckitt Avenue | 23/05/2019 | 07:31 Newspaper Scammer | Belair Drive | 22/05/2019 | 12:40 Theft Out Of Motor Vehicle | Midhurst Way | 13/05/2019 | 12:30 Theft Of Motor Vehicle | Cecelia Forest | 10/05/2019 | 16:00 Theft Of Motor Vehicle/ Two Arrests | Constantia Main Road | 10/05/2019 | 10:15 Deurdrif: Armed Business Robbery/Theft | Charles Way | 24/05/2019 | 19:41 Diep River Suspicious Motor Vehicle | Main Road | 24/05/2019 | 21:15 Armed Business Robbery/Theft | Main Road | 02/05/2019 | 20:55 Elfindale Arrests | De Waal Road | 24/05/2019 | 21:39 Kirstenhof Business Burglary | Main Road | 22/05/2019 | 03:04 Meadowridge Street Armed Robbery | Briar Way | 25/05/2019 | 00:00 Street Robbery | Caxton Way | 22/05/2019 | 09:35 Malicious Damage to Property | Midhurst Way | 12/05/2019 | 09:45 Newlands Burglary | Newlands Avenue | 03/05/19 | 02.00 Burglary | Rhodes Memorial | Mon 06/05/19 | 08.30 Theft out of Motor Vehicle | Avenue Grande | 09/05/19 | 10.00 Orchid Village Suspicious Vehicle | Springwood Road | 13/05/2019 | 03:47 ww w.neighbourly.global | 'United We Prosper' | 087 550 5555 Crime & incident Report Continued... Southern Suburbs Snapshot Parkwood Arrest of two suspects with unlicensed firearm, ammunition and drugs | Eric Viljoen Road | 30/05/2019 | Time Unknown Plumstead Theft of Motorbike | Main Road | 23/05/2019 | 05:38 Rondebosch Housebreaking | Canigou Avenue | 11/5/2019 | 00:13 Theft/ Malicious Damage to Property | Muir Road | 11/5/2019 | 12:45 Housebreaking | Canigou Avenue | 11/5/2019 | 18:30 Southfield Burglary/ Theft | Lourier Street | 27/05/2019 | 00:25 Arrest | Banier Street | 13/05/2019 | 11:10 Attempted Hijacking | Lourier Road | 01/05/2019 | 19:20 Tokai Business Burglary | White Road | 09/05/2019 | 09:09 Business Burglary | Main Road | 07/05/2019 | 10:33 Wynberg Theft of Motor Vehicle | Waterloo Road | 23/05/2019 | 19:00 Additional District Crime Snapshots to be added Next Month Atlantic Seaboard | Northern Suburbs ww w.neighbourly.global | 'United We Prosper' | 087 550 5555 Neighbourhood Spotlight Sea Point | Part 1 Welcome to Sea Point Sea Point is a cosmopolitan high density neighbourhood nestled on a narrow strip between the rump of Lions Head and the Atlantic Ocean. Most recent information puts the neighbourhoods population at 13,332 (2011). A notable feature is the Sea Point Promenade which has recently been upgraded. Despite its beauty, the neighbourhood is not without it’s fair share of challenges. How Neighbours are Connecting We first started connecting neighbours in the neighbourhood in earnest about six months ago. However, we have had a presence in the neighbourhood since late 2017. This is when we created our first Neighbours Facebook and WhatsApp groups. The Watch group was added not long after that. There have been tough times moderating neighbours groups in the area as all have varying opinions, however, it has been a joy to see neighbours come together when times are tough. We think of the Synagogue Fire, the storms and the raging mountain fires and how those events were able to bring the neighbourhood together. There have also been smaller events where neighbours and our Security Partners have come in to assist. ww w.neighbourly.global | 'United We Prosper' | 087 550 5555 Neighbourhood Spotlight Sea Point | Part 2 A Look at Milner Road Vagrancy, homelessness and more specifically the anti-social challenges that go with it or that take advantage of it is a serious concern for many neighbours in Sea Point. Many feel that it is overwhelming at this point. One particular street that has seen more than its fair share is Milner Road and surrounds. One neighbour even moved his family for their safety. The street was beyond filthy with the thick odour of urine and faeces in the air. Men would congregate at on the hidden spots on the street to partake in illegal substances. Some vagrants, intoxicated, would have screaming matches with one another. There would be times where neighbours would struggle to exit their properties. The scene as you can imagine was dire. Our Neighbourhood Security Partners The Neighbourhood Security Partners have been instrumental in assisting the neighbours of Sea Point in numerous ways since they came on board. There have been strange incidents, such as the naked man spotted walking up and down Main Road. Then there were critical incidents, in one case where a neighbour was being battered by a knife wielding suspect. In all instances our Neighbourhood Security Partners were quick to help.