A private security officer and community members assisted in the arrest of a 29-year-old suspect. The arrest came after a group of young girls were on their way home Wednesday afternoon at approximately after 17:00 after sport training. While walking they were followed by an unknown man and at the corners of Bognor Street and 9th Ave Summerstrand close to a hotel. The suspect confronted the group of 7 girls and threatened them with a knife and grab a cell phone from a 17- year-old girl. The … [Read more...] about Arrest after young Summerstrand girls threated at knife point
Crime
Ways of reducing crime at shopping malls
Port Elizabeth: Successful community policing requires intelligible communities that are motivated to reduce crime, as well as a police service that will be able to implement innovative methods.These two elements can only be effective if both the communities and their local police work together towards their common goal of creating a safe and secure environment for all. Today, 14 March 2018, SAPS Kabega Park management met with the business sector and private security companies to discuss ways … [Read more...] about Ways of reducing crime at shopping malls
Beverley Grove hydroponic laboratory bust
Port Elizabeth: The cooperation and joint action between policing units and other government departments resulted in the arrest of a man (37) and a woman (39) at a house in Beverly Grove. On Monday, 12 March 2018 during a routine inspection at the PE Airport, the K9 unit and customs officials intercepted a parcel after the narcotic dog responded positively to it. On further investigation, the parcel was tracked to the courier company and CCTV footage revealed a registration number of the … [Read more...] about Beverley Grove hydroponic laboratory bust
Do you know someone who rides a white Suzuki 600CC Motorbike?
Port Elizabeth: SAPS Mount Road detectives are urgently trying to trace the family of a person who was involved in an accident during the early hours of this morning, 09 March 2018. According to police information, at about 01:00, a white Suzuki 600CC motorbike with a Cape Town registration allegedly collided into a lamp post on the Cotswold bridge in Port Elizabeth. The unknown rider was taken to Livingstone hospital. He is a white male, age unknown and was wearing a pair of black pants … [Read more...] about Do you know someone who rides a white Suzuki 600CC Motorbike?
Bethelsdorp Police seize detonator wires
Port Elizabeth: The SAPS back-to-basic approach on enhanced and intensive police visibility continues to yield positive results in the Bethelsdorp area. During the early hours of this morning, 09 March 2018, members from Bethelsdorp were patrolling Greenfields area when they noticed three suspicious males walking in the direction of their approaching vehicle. One of them was carrying a plastic bag with him. As soon as the patrol van approached them, they dropped the bag and started running … [Read more...] about Bethelsdorp Police seize detonator wires
Six Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested
Atlas Security armed response officers were on patrol in Admiralty Drive, in the early hours of 1 March, when they were signalled by members of the public who had been robbed of their possessions. Back-up and the SAPS were called to the area where the suspects were last seen. Atlas Security armed response officers found the vehicle containing the suspects and arrested all 6 occupants. The stolen possessions were recovered. The vehicle they were driving and the suspects have been handed over … [Read more...] about Six Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested
Body of tortured female victim found
It is alleged that on Saturday, 10 February 2018 between 13:00- 14:00, the body of an unknown female (aged between 20-25 years) was found lying in a storm water drain in an open field in Zunga and Xabana Streets, NU5 in Motherwell. According to police information, a passer-by reported to police, who on arrival found the female, semi naked. Her head and face was covered with a plastic bag. It is further alleged that she may have been suffocated. A post mortem will be conducted to establish the … [Read more...] about Body of tortured female victim found
Body of Infant Found on PE Beach
Police in Humewood are baffled as to how the body of an infant (aged between 1-2 months old) was found buried in the sand on the beach in Summerstrand. It is alleged that on Sunday morning, 11 February 2018 at about 09:00 a resident was walking her dog on the beach when the dog ran off. The dog found the partially buried infant in the sand. At this stage, the race and sex of the child cannot be determined due to the advanced state of decomposition. Police have opened an inquest pending the … [Read more...] about Body of Infant Found on PE Beach
PE Police urge businesses to step up on security
Having launched operation Fiela Reclaim II, in Kwazakele Port Elizabeth on Friday, 9 February 2018, the Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Liziwe Ntshinga indicated that: “We, the SAPS will be stamping the authority of the State and that we will be re-claiming the space. Criminals who think that they have dominion over the SAPS must start running backwards as we are hot on your heels.” Police are urging business in the Nelson Mandela Metro to take heed in ensuring the safety and security of … [Read more...] about PE Police urge businesses to step up on security
50 Children in Taxi
Overloading school children in taxis is one of the major factors leading to tragedy and serious accidents. Authorities in the Nelson Mandela Metro are clamping down on drivers in order to prevent overloading. This morning, 6 February 2018 at about 07:00, SAPS Kwadwesi members stopped a Quantum taxi in the area and found that instead of the normal 15 seater passenger requirement, 50 children were squashed into the taxi. The driver (33) was arrested on the spot and detained for violating the … [Read more...] about 50 Children in Taxi
Attacks on Elderly Concerning
Port Elizabeth: Criminal attacks perpetrated against the elderly is a concern and police will be embarking on social crime prevention initiatives to educate and empower the elderly/senior citizens against crime. In the last two days, in separate incidents two elderly couples were attacked and robbed in their homes in the Seaview /Colleen Glen area in Kabega Park. In the latest incident, the elderly couple were accosted by two men, one with a panga and the iron rod. According to police … [Read more...] about Attacks on Elderly Concerning
Suspect on bail for attempted murder arrested for attempted murder in Shauderville
Port Elizabeth: The unrelenting efforts and incessant patrols by our members to arrest criminals alleged to be involved in gang related shootings resulted in the swift arrest of a gang affiliate. It is alleged that on Saturday, 3 February 2018 at about 07:00, the 19 year old victim and friends were drinking in Ferreira Street in Shauderville when a Nissan bakkie stopped near them. One person got out of the vehicle and walked towards the group. As the suspect got nearer, he pulled out a … [Read more...] about Suspect on bail for attempted murder arrested for attempted murder in Shauderville
Police Officers Attacked and Injured in Helenvale
Port Elizabeth: The Cluster Commander for Mount Road, Major General Thembisile Patekile has strongly condemned the attack on police officers in Helenvale, Port Elizabeth today, 3 February 2018. “Anyone who attacks or kills a police officer will face the full might of the law. We will not be deterred by these attacks on our members and we will continue to maintain increased presence in these crime hotspot areas. We will not tolerate any provocation of police officers when they are performing … [Read more...] about Police Officers Attacked and Injured in Helenvale
Dagga worth over R2 Million Seized
Port Elizabeth: Drug cartels in Port Elizabeth was once again dealt a major blow when Kinklebos police seized 42 bales of compressed dagga worth millions of rands. According to police information, on Thursday, 1 February 2018 at about 22:50, Kinklebos visible policing members were patrolling on the N2 when they spotted a suspicious minibus passing them. The members followed the vehicle and stopped it on the N2 Bridge near Swartskops. The driver was questioned and admitted to transporting the … [Read more...] about Dagga worth over R2 Million Seized
Gang Affiliate Arrested
The continued recovery and seizure of firearms is a direct result of intensified crime prevention operations, intelligence collection, police visibility and the efforts of the members who work daily to ensure that illegal and unlicensed firearms are taken out of circulation and out of the hands of criminal elements. On Thursday, 1 February at about 19:50 PE Flying Squad members received information that a shooting may possibly take place in Marikana in Bethelsdorp. While patrolling the area … [Read more...] about Gang Affiliate Arrested
