Alert # 70 - 28.08.09 PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 14 October 2009 02:00

BLUE ALERT FOR ALL AREAS FOR THE WEEK ENDING 28 AUGUST 2009

The Criminal Element has been really busy this past week. Let’s take a look at what has been going on. If you are a regular Blue Alert reader you should be noticing the trends by now. Knowledge is power; use it to ensure that you don’t become a statistic.

Winston Park, Clifton Road. Armed Robbery - Business (22 August, 14:28)
3 armed black males entered the premises and held up owner. They took R14 000 cash, a wallet and a laptop and then fled in a white VW Polo.

Westville, Randles Road. Armed Robbery - Business (24 August, 10:49)
Whilst opening up premises, 2 armed suspects approached owner and robbed premises. The suspects fled after being disturbed with approximately 20 cell phones (all different makes), airtime worth R5 000 and R12 000 cash.

Do you recall last week’s alert where we made mention of how vulnerable business owners are at opening and closing times? Please people, be extra cautious at these times.

Morningside, Stamfordhill Road. Armed Robbery - Business (25 August, 20:55)
8 black males entered the service station quick shop (2 were armed with 9mm firearms). They held cashier up and fled with approximately R5 000 and assorted items from the shop.

Assagay, Gevers Road. Armed Robbery - Residential (19 August, 12:25)
Blue Security Reaction Officer reported that upon arrival he made contact with the housekeeper who stated that 3 black males approached the premises with clipboards advising her they were there to check the water meter. She was not sure where it was so she let them into the premises. The suspects then pushed her on the floor and covered her face. They stole jewelry, a computer tower, monitor and cell phones.

This really did not need to happen. Just a little security awareness training and the housekeeper would have known how to react.

Westmead, Westmead, Road. Hijacking (20 August, 15:32)
A black BMW, (Reg: spen4 - zn) was hi-jacked. A wedding ring, hand chain, various pieces of jewelry, 4 cell phones, a laptop and undisclosed amount of money were stolen.

Pinetown, Mitre Road. Housebreaking - Business (19 August, 07:33)
A window in the front might have been left open and entry was most likely gained at that point. 2 computer towers and 2 monitors were stolen. A laptop charger was found outside.

La Lucia, Armstrong Avenue. Housebreaking - Business (19 August, 07:59)
Entry gained via the window on the upper level, which was forced open. An LCD monitor and computer tower were stolen.

Morningside, Florida Road. Housebreaking - Business (20 August, 04:04)
Entry was gained by the main door into the building. 3 plasma screens had been stolen.

Umbilo, Shrewsbury Avenue. Housebreaking - Business (20 August, 19:50)
The security gate and front door were unlocked and entry was gained into premises. A red cash box was stolen.

Westville, Pridley Road. Housebreaking - Business (24 August, 02:08)
Upon arrival Blue Security Reaction Officer found a rear glass door window smashed and security gate lock cut. A large amount of alcohol and cigarettes were stolen.

Durban, Point Road. Housebreaking - Business (24 August, 08:14)
The front window was broken and entry gained into premises. About R50 000 to R100 000 worth of items were stolen.

Westmead, Westgate Place. Housebreaking - Business (24 August, 08:44)
Entry gained via the fence which was damaged, padlock broken and front door was forced open. A bar fridge and lawn mower were stolen.

Durban North, Parthenon Street. Housebreaking - Business (25 August, 06:50)
The entrance door was forced open and entry gained into premises. 2 slot machines were broken and an unknown amt of cash was stolen. A bank ATM cover was removed but the safe is still intact.

Gillitts, Barbett Avenue. Housebreaking - Residential (19 August, 08:54)
Entry gained into the premises via the neighbor’s property. Blue Security Reaction Officer was advised that the gardener had arrived at 08h20 and noticed an extension outside the games room of the premises. Upon further investigation it was noticed that the glass panel had been removed from the frame, the window opened and entry gained. There were no activations received due to no alarm system in this area. The gardener alerted the resident. 2 Playstations, a play station game, a computer tower, monitor, car radio system, sub woofers, 2 amplifiers, a hi-fi system, DVD player, iPod, kettle, travel bag, keyboard and mouse, 4 DVD spindles, various linen items a Marshall guitar and various other items were stolen.

Wow, what a haul! When installing and alarm system it is important to ensure that the alarm coverage extends to all areas of the property that contain high value property. While the alarm system may not have prevented the burglary, it most certainly would have detected the intrusion, alerted the owner or the security company and limited the loss.

Morningside, Hawthorne Lane. Housebreaking - Residential (19 August, 14:42)
The gate and door had been forced open. A laptop was stolen.

Westville, Grace Avenue. Housebreaking - Residential (20 August, 02:11)
Entry gained via the back lounge window, which the suspects forced open with a wooden pole. An LG TV was stolen.

Seaview, Railway Road. Housebreaking - Residential (20 August, 10:53)
Entry was gained via the front door. The verandah burglar gate and wooden door was forced open. A 42" plasma screen TV and clothing were stolen.

Amanzimtoti, Maple Road. Housebreaking - Residential (20 August, 20:34)
The suspects forced open the bedroom window and entry was gained into premises. The firearm safe was broken into and 5 firearms were stolen.

Kloof / Forest Hills, Lester Avenue. Housebreaking - Residential (21 August, 07:18)
Suspects gained entry via a fence and open a glass door to the house which was unlocked. Jewellery and cash to the value of R90 000 was stolen.

Summerveld, Castle Road. Housebreaking - Residential (21 August, 07:34)
The rear fence gate was forced open and entry gained into garden shed. Suspects took 2 lawnmowers,1 weed eater and power tools.

Amanzimtoti, Marysmith Road. Housebreaking - Residential (22 August, 09:17)
Upon arrival, Blue Security Reaction Officer found the front sliding door was slightly open – with indications that it had been tampered with. Resident stated that her husband's Nokia n710 company cellphone was stolen. The suspects also took the keys to the premises but they were later found under a bakkie.

Pinetown, Lombard Street. Housebreaking - Residential (21 August, 19:57)
Upon arrival, Blue Security Reaction Officer noticed that the main gate had been pushed down - the suspects had possibly rammed the gate. The front door gate was forced open and door kicked in. A video machine, DVD player, TV and safe that was bolted into the wall in the main bedroom were stolen. The safe contained jewellery, cash and title deeds.

Bluff / Jacobs, Sherwood Drive. Housebreaking - Residential (22 August, 13:42)
Front gate and door forced open and entry gained. 2 flat screen TV’s and a laptop were stolen.

Umhlanga / La Lucia, Herwood Drive. Housebreaking - Residential (22 August, 19:45)
The front door was forced open and entry gained. Suspects went through the lounge and main bedroom. A plasma TV, speakers and laptop was stolen from the lounge. A crowbar was left at the premises that was possibly used to gain entry and taken away by SAP.

Durban North, David Avenue. Housebreaking - Residential (22 August, 20:49)
Entry was gained at the rear window that was left open. The burglar bars were forced in. The main bedroom was ransacked. A Sony LCD TV and a Samsung LCD TV were stolen.

Cowies Hill, Churston Road. Housebreaking - Residential (23 August, 13:04)
Suspects derailed the gate and entered the unlocked office. 2 computers towers and screens were stolen, along with plumbing material worth R5 000.

Cowies Hill, Old Main Road. Housebreaking - Residential (24 August, 00:08)
Upon arrival Blue Security Reaction Officer found the dining room window smashed (no burglar bars). An Asus laptop and a handbag containing important documents were stolen.

Westville, Spencer Road. Housebreaking - Residential (24 August, 03:04)
Upon arrival, Blue Security Reaction Officer found a bathroom window forced open. 2 cellphones (Nokia e62 and a Samsung j750), a handbag, 2 wallets, undisclosed amount of cash, bank and credit cards were stolen.

Durban North, Conyngham Avenue. Housebreaking - Residential (24 August, 12:07)
Entry was gained via the rear door. Gate lock was cut, window pane removed and burglar bars pushed in. A DVD worth R1 500 and an undisclosed amount of clothing were stolen.

Bellair /Seaview, Seaglen Drive. Housebreaking - Residential (24 August, 12:31)
Entry gained via the prayer room window and burglar bars pushed in. An LG DVD recorder, Samsung camera and an undisclosed amount of jewellery was stolen.

Pinetown, Brent Road. Housebreaking - Residential (24 August, 16:43)
Suspects jumped over the fence and forced open the garage door. A keyboard player worth about R10 000 was stolen.

Hillcrest, Sutton Place. Housebreaking - Residential (25 August, 06:02)
Entry gained via the rear, suspects forced the burglar gate and door and gained entry. A video machine, clothing and CD's were stolen.

Bellair /Seaview, Durslade Road. Mugging / Assault (22 August, 13:01)
As she was walking towards the premises resident was approached by 3 black males in silver VW Polo Classic (Registration unknown). They held her up and robbed her of her bag containing a cellphone, credit cards and R20 000 in cash.

AN ALERT FROM ONE OF OUR READERS:
Some feedback to alert local residents. My wife was returning home from the airport and took the N3 Westville turnoff near the Pavillion at 20:30 on the 25th. Six males approached the vehicle at the traffic lights with two throwing a rock and brick simultaneously and the other four going for the back doors. Fortunately she had the presence of mind to accelerate through the red robot with the rock hitting the doorframe and the brick smashing the window and hitting her in the face. She managed to get away from the scene and was then assisted by a family home. When I took her to Westville hospital we heard of a similar incident that had taken place shortly before hers near the entrance to the hospital in Spine road. When I returned home with her later I noticed the street lights at that specific set of traffic lights only off the N3 were all out.

SUCCESS

Durban, Florida Road. Housebreaking - Business (19 August, 04:19)
Entry was gained at the rear above the generator. A computer tower and 2 flat screen monitors were stolen, but all were recovered. 2 suspects were arrested.

Umbilo, Gale Street. Attempted Hijacking (20 August, 10:02)
3 black males in a gray VW Polo tried to hijack a staff member’s white bakkie but fled when another staff member came out and screamed.

Durban, Anton Lembede Street. Housebreaking - Business (25 August, 08:42)
3 suspects entered the premises and stole a plasma TV. One of the suspects was apprehended by the manager and handed over to SAP.

Kloof / Forest Hills, Faraway. Housebreaking - Residential (21 August, 14:42)
Upon arrival, Blue Security Reaction Officer found the rear door forced open and then noticed 3 suspects carrying a computer in the bushes. The Reaction Officer then gave chase, discharging a shot in the process causing suspects to drop the stolen goods and flee. SAP dog unit was called in to locate them and arrest the suspects.

Bluff /Jacobs, Marine Drive. Theft of Motor Vehicle (24 August, 00:22)
While patrolling Marine Drive Blue Security Reaction Officer observed a white Nissan 1400 bakkie (Reg: ND 72383) parked on the side of the road and sidewalk. The Reaction Officer stopped to investigate and found the vehicles steering locks were cut and ignition broken. The owner was located down the road and the vehicle was pushed it back into his yard.

Attempted housebreaking / housebreaking where nothing was stolen:

Morningside, Florida Road. (19 August, 05:02)
Isipingo, Wattle Place. (19 August, 06:22)
Pinetown, Fairview Crescent. (20 August, 01:33)
Westville, Grace Avenue. (20 August, 04:03)
Bellair, Sarnia Road. (20 August, 08:13)
Pinetown, Morgan Road. (20 August, 08:41)
Manor Gardens, Manors Drive. (20 August, 14:40)
Parkhill, Eastview Road. (20 August, 14:49)
Pinetown, Crompton Street. (20 August, 17:29)
Westmead, Celtis Road. (21 August, 00:31)
Bluff /Jacobs, Alwar Road. (21 August, 02:52)
Kloof / Forest Hills, Inkonka Road. (21 August, 02:53)
New Germany, Henwood Road. (22 August, 03:18)
New Germany, Keith Place. (22 August, 15:27)
Durban, Gale Street. (23 August, 07:08)
Morningside, Adrian Road. (24 August, 08:41)
Westville, Kennedy Road. (24 August, 15:37)
New Germany, Henwood Road. (25 August, 05:06)
Pinetown, Suffret Road. (25 August, 05:14)
New Germany, Henred Road. (25 August, 05:17)
Glenwood / Glenmore, Frere Road. (25 August, 08:25)
Durban, Stanger Street. (25 August, 13:31)
Durban North, Margaret Mayton (26 August, 02:34)
Umbilo, Rotterdam Road (26 August, 03:15)
Durban, Fisher Street. (26 August, 04:22)
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