Just Which Jack did Parliament Square Thieves Make off With?
www.MyPE.co.za: From
the Atlas Security Crime
Newsletter we have picked out a couple of interesting crime incidents:
AN EARLY morning smash and grab Monday morning 15 March at around 5:00
am, saw some early bird criminals make off with a few bottles of Jack
Daniels, some old brown sherry and around R1200 in cash. The burglars
apparently smashed the front display window to gain access to the store
and helped themselves.
Police are investigating a case of burglary.
Thieves Break in While
Man is working Upstairs
A MAN in Balsom Street, Westering was startled to find that he had been
a victim of a house break in when he took a break from working at his
home office at the back of the house, and came downstairs into the main
house Tuesday afterno16 March.
The thieves apparently broke open the door and forced the security gate
off the hinges, before making off with two plasma televisions, a dvd
player, clothes and two safes containing documents and jewellery, as
well as the bedroom duvet.
Police have opened a case of burglary.
False R200 Notes in
Circulation
THERE have been reports of criminals circulating false R200 notes in
and around Port Elizabeth. A fast food outlet manager in Sidwell grew
suspicious after a number of customers started paying with R200 notes.
They attempted to catch one of the suspects Sunday, but he fled and
climbed into a taxi.
Mount Road police have subsequently confirmed that there are false R200
notes in circulatiand that the bills all have the same serial number,
namely AF 8776125 E.
Police have requested that all businesses be the lookout for these
false notes and should any turn up to contact them 10111 immediately.
Newton Park Business
Looses Sound
An audio fitment centre in Newton Park was burgled Sunday afternoon,
when thieves smashed through the front door and made off with about R21
000 worth of equipment, including car radios, amps and speakers. A
number of radios were also damaged and scattered around the outside of
the premises. Police are investigating a case of burglary.
Fake Police “Catch
Criminals” in Attempt to Gain Access to House
A RESIDENT in Oceanview Drive in Malabar was confronted by two men
apparently dressed as police officers Friday evening last week.
According to the resident, the two “policemen”, accompanied by two
other men, approached him Friday. He said the “policemen” claimed that
the men with them were suspects who had allegedly fired shots at his
house. The man did not trust the “police” and said he was going to call
Atlas Security.
All four men immediately jumped back into their car and fled the scene.
Police have opened a case of trespassing and are investigating.
Toilet Paper Recovery
SIX large bags of toilet paper that had been stolen off the back of a
truck in Sturrock Street in Deal Party were recovered last week Friday
morning by an Atlas Armed Response officer.
The armed response officer was approached by a security guard and the
truck driver, who informed him that five men had stolen the toilet
paper from the back of the truck. The officer recovered some of the
toilet paper that had been stolen from a group of individuals nearby,
and a case of theft out of a motor vehicle was opened by the police.
Lady Luck Deserts South
End Burglar
A BURGLAR who tried to rob a business in South End late last week
Thursday evening most definitely did not have lady luck his side. His
first attempt, forcing a door at the back of the premises open,
revealed nothing but an empty storeroom and triggered the alarm,
bringing Atlas armed response officers to the scene.
Trying to escape the officers, our unlucky would-be burglar turned
fugitive scaled up the side of the building and then promptly plummeted
through the roof as it gave way beneath him.
Slightly dazed, the burglar grabbed a few packs of cigarettes before
walking out through the front door of the shop, straight into the
waiting arms of the armed response. The suspect did try to run away,
but decided not to try his luck any further after one of the guards
fired a warning shot. He was caught the corner of First Avenue and
Albert Road and handed over to police, who arrested him a charge of
burglary.
Police also recovered a number of cards belonging to different people,
as well as a firearm, from him and are expecting that this will link
him to a number of previous crimes.
Missing Teen Reunited
with Family
KEVIN de Beer – who was the focus of an urgent e-mail appeal that has
been doing the rounds asking people to help find him after he went
missing in Uitenhage Tuesday the 9th of March – has been reunited with
his family.
Uitenhage Police spokesman superintendent Priscilla Naidu said they had
contacted the family over the weekend and that Kevin was safe back at
home.
Motor Vehicle Stolen in
Walker Drive
THE Ben Kamma Neighbourhood Watch reported that a vehicle had been
stolen out of the parking area along Walker Drive last Friday night,
saying; “This happened sometime between the time the owner arrived that
evening and the time they decided to leave. The vehicle was apparently
seen departing with 4 adult, black or coloured males inside.”
Note from Atlas:
- Try to park your car in a well lighted area, and if
possible, avoid parking next to large vehicles, these vehicles can
block the view of your car and make it harder to detect someone
breaking in. - Do not leave items of value in the car in plain sight.
- When leaving your car for any amount of time lock it. Not
only does this assist in preventing theft, but it is required by
regulation. - If the vehicle is equipped with a gear lock, immobiliser or
other type of anti-theft equipment, USE IT
Crime Snapshot
WEDNESDAY 10 MARCH 2010:
- 08:29 A business in 4th Avenue, Newton Park was burgled.
The suspects forced open the back gate, smashed a window and gained
entry. They are missing a computer tower and screen. - 08:24 An attempted hijacking took place in Govan Mbeki
Avenue, North End. The client reported that 7 coloured men, two armed,
attempted to hijack a member of the public at the back of their
premises. No one was injured during this incident. - 12:04 Two suspects attempted to break into a premises in
Wychwood Avenue, Linkside. The response officer arrested the suspects.
This is not an Atlas client. - 15:27 The response officer attended to a domestic violence
incident in van der Stel Street, Rowallan Park. The client’s husband
strangled and tried to kill her. The SAPS attended to the incident. - 15:39 A business in Heugh Road, Walmer was burgled. The
suspects broke the back door and a window. Entry was gained. - 21:04 The response officers attended to a domestic violence
incident in Melsetter Road, Lovemore Heights. The clients husband was
assaulting their two year old son. The swas unconscious and his face
was swollen up. The SAPS attended to the incident. - 23:43 A business in Heugh Road, Walmer was burgled. The
suspect broke into the store room and gained entry. The response
officers found the suspect the roof and arrested him.
THURSDAY 11 MARCH 2010:
- 04:50 A business in York Road, North End was burgled. The
suspects broke the office window and kicked in the burglar bars. Entry
was gained. They stole a computer and a lap top. - 06:39 A business in Heugh Road, Walmer was burgled. The
suspects broke a window at the back and gained entry. They stole a
laptop by pulling it through the window. - 07:00 Thieves stole copper piping from a business in
KempstRoad, Sidwell. - 08:19 A suspects threatened to kill a domestic worker at a
premises in Cedar Road, Willowdene. The domestic worker informed the
SAPS of a crime that he committed. The response officer arrested the
man and handed him over to the SAPS. - 13:05 Thieves broke into a vehicle in Westview Drive, Mill
Park. The suspects stole radio speakers. - 16:19 Thieves stole from a trolley from the yard of a
business in Bennet Street, Neave Township. They broke through the fence
and gained entry into the yard. - 17:20 An African male entered a business in JohnstStreet,
Sidwell and stole a drill. - 23:17 A suspect was arrested outside a business in
LintGrange. The suspect tried to open the vending machine with a knife
to steal the money. The response officers arrested the suspect.
FRIDAY 12 MARCH 2010:
- 00:03 Four suspects entered a yard in Chevrolette Street,
Markman and stole goods from the yard. The response officers managed to
retrieve the stolen goods. - 01:17 Thieves attempted to break into a vehicle in Kenneth
Avenue, Glen Hurd. - 01:28 A business in Cooper Street, Central had an attempted
burglary. The response officers arrested the suspects. - 06:23 Thieves stole goods from a truck parked in Sturrock
Street, Deal Party. The security guard reported this incident and the
response officers managed to retrieved some of the stolen goods. - 08:36 A suspect was arrested for trespassing at a business
in Hurd Street, Newton Park. The response officer arrested the suspect. - 11:46 A residence in Church Road, Walmer was burgled. The
suspects forced open the sliding door and gained entry. - 14:30 A business in Darby Road, Deal Party was burgled. The
suspects cut the fence and entered the yard. They stole 3 batteries
from the yard. - 22:05 Thieves stole copper piping from a business in 6th
Avenue, Newton Park. - 22:07 An Oceanview Drive, Malabar client reported that
there were two men dressed in SAPS uniform outside his house. They were
arresting two suspects. The four men gave chase when the client alerted
Atlas. They fled in a vehicle. - 22:35 The response officers attended to a domestic violence
incident at a residence in Bordeax Avenue, Woodlands. The client and
his wife are getting divorced and he assaulted his wife.
SATURDAY 13 MARCH 2010:
- 04:22 An armed robbery took place at a business in Western
Road, Central. Four to six suspects entered the premises, jumped over
the counted and robbed the client of the money they had in the shop.
One of the suspects were armed. No one was injured during this incident. - 06:06 Thieves broke into a motor vehicle in Martin Road,
Charlo. The suspects broke the small front window. - 07:40 A business in Stanbridge Street, Deal Party had an
attempted burglary. The suspects smashed the window the roof. The
client is not sure whether entry was gained. - 08:47 Thieves attempted to steal copper cabling from a
business in Hurd Street, Newton Park. No entry was gained into the
premises. - 12:18 A business in KempstRoad, Korsten was burgled. The
suspects broke the back window and forced open the burglar bars. Entry
was gained. - 14:38 A business in Pickering Street, Newton Park had an
attempted burglary. The suspects damaged the back window but no entry
was gained.
SUNDAY 14 MARCH 2010:
- 00:04 A house robbery took place at a residence in Prospect
Road, Walmer. Two suspects entered the house through the front door.
One was armed with a firearm and the other with a knife. The suspects
demanded money from the client. He told them he doesn’t have money. The
suspects shot the clients boyfriend and fled. This is not an Atlas
client. - 00:30 A business in Grahamstown Road, North End was
burgled. The suspects entered through the back door second floor. Entry
was gained. The response officers managed to retrieve some of the
stolen goods. - 01:30 The response officers attended to a medical emergency
in Stuurboord Avenue, Beachview. The client’s husband had a heart
attack. - 02:16 A business in Stanford Road, Korsten had an attempted
burglary. The suspects removed the rubbers the window. The client is
not sure whether entry was gained. - 03:08 A suspect was trespassing at a residence in Eagle
Crescent, Greenshields Park. The clients ex boyfriend arrived at the
house and were removed from the premises. - 06:26 Thieves stole scrap metal from the yard of a business
in Kwaford Road, Struandale. - 10:44 A residence in Bulbring Road, Summerstrand was
burgled. The suspects forced open the sliding door and gained entry.
The client is missing a tv and jewelry. - 14:52 A business in 5th Avenue, Newton Park was burgled.
The suspects smashed the front door and gained entry. - 17:02 A business in Govan Mbeki, Central was burgled. The
suspects broke a window a window and cut the burglar bars and entry was
gained. - 17:46 A business in Rundle Street, Sidwell was burgled. The
suspects entered through the back by cutting the ply wood casings.
Entry was gained. - 18:37 A business owner in Commercial Road, Sidwell reported
that there were people at his shop with false R200 notes. - 21:40 A suspects entered a clients yard in Water Road,
Walmer and stole garden tools. The response officers retrieved stolen
goods but they do not belong to this client.
MONDAY 15 MARCH 2010:
- 01:21 A business in Parliament Square, Central was burgled.
The suspects removed the boards in front of the window and smashed the
window. Entry was gained. - 01:41 A suspect bought petrol at a garage in Cape Road and
drove off without paying. - 07:06 A business in Mangold Street, Newton Park had an
attempted burglary. The suspects broke a window at the back but no
entry was gained. - 08:22 A business in Bennet Street, Neave Township was
burgled. The suspects cut the fence at the back but no entry was gained
into the main building. - 08:23 A business in Sidwell Avenue, Sidwell was burgled.
The suspects cut the steel plate at the back and gained entry. - 09:08 The response officers attended to a medical emergency
at a premises in van der Heever Road, Overbaakens. The client confirmed
that he found his neighbour lying the bathroom floor. This is not an
Atlas client. The ambulance arrived and confirmed that the gentleman
passed away. - 10:18 A residence in Corinth Street, Kamma Park was
burgled. The suspects forced open the front door and gained entry.
TUESDAY 16 MARCH 2010:
- 02:27 A business in Moffat Street, Central was burgled. The
suspects removed a window and gained entry. - 02:40 A residence in Kragga Kamma Road, Framesby had an
attempted burglary. The suspects tried to break into the premises but
they ran away when the clients ssaw them. - 05:41 Thieves stole goods from a business in Ranger Street,
Markman Industrial. The client recovered the stolen goods. - 10:16 The response officer attended to a medical emergency
at a business in Kragga Kamma Road, Kamma Park. The client confirmed
that a man was having a fit the side of the road. - 15:05 A residence in Balsam Street, Westering was burgled.
The suspects broke the front door and took the security gate off the
hinges. Entry was gained. - 20:48 Suspects assaulted the security guard at a business
in Little Chelsea. The security guard confirmed that previous employees
attacked him.
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