www.MyPE.co.za: From the Atlas Security Crime Newsletter we have picked out a couple of interesting crime incidents: A business owner in Sixth Avenue, Walmer was attacked by two unknown suspects while he was locking up his business at 19h04 on Wednesday evening. The owner's mother phoned ATLAS reporting that her son contacted her and said that he was attacked and almost hijacked. A Response Team and the Police were dispatched to the business to investigate. They found the owner on site, … [Read more...] about Walmer Business Owner Assaulted
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Kwazakhele Supermarkets Targetted
www.MyPE.co.za: From the ADT Security Crime Newsletter we have picked out a couple of interesting crime incidents: Armed robbery in New Brighton: On Friday, 8 April 2011 three armed men entered a local supermarket in Mtimka Street through the back door, held the shop owner up at gunpoint and robbed him of R3000.00 in cash, cigarettes and a large amount of cell phone airtime. Attempted burglary in Miramar: A resident in Kirkman Road thanked ADT for their rapid response to an alarm … [Read more...] about Kwazakhele Supermarkets Targetted
Another Baakens Valley Incident
This report from Steff Schenk - This afternoon (29 March) around 16h30, a member of the community called me, a young man had come out of the Baakens Valley in Gazania Avenue, Sunridge Park, pleading for help. 3 young men had been riding their mountain bikes in the valley when 2 of them were surprised by 2 Black men, one wielding a panga. They were relieved of their Mountain Bikes, shoes and cell phones but not injured. The victims were able to flee on foot. Thanks to a rapid response by … [Read more...] about Another Baakens Valley Incident
Third Time Lucky
For 18 months now the Longhair and I have been taking the dogs for a walk in Settlers Park. We park in the new improved public parking off Chelmsford Avenue and wander through the park appreciating the bird and wildlife whilst the dogs swim and relax. All through this time we have told people that we have never felt unsafe in the park. Admittedly when you are packing a German Shepard and a Bull Terrier it is easy enough to feel smug and safe. But, life has a crazy way of balancing that … [Read more...] about Third Time Lucky
Humewood Tragedy Averted
www.MyPE.co.za: From the ADT Security Crime Newsletter we have picked out a couple of interesting crime incidents: Humewood Tragedy Averted: The immediate response of an ADT officer saved the life of a Humewood guest house owner when he apprehended a suspect on the premises on Sunday morning, 06 March 2011. The suspect gained access to the guest house in Driftsands Drive and attempted to strangle the client who succeeded in alerting ADT. The officer checked the house but found no sign … [Read more...] about Humewood Tragedy Averted
North End Armed Robbery
www.MyPE.co.za: From the ADT Security Crime Newsletter we have picked out a couple of interesting crime incidents: Ben Kamma: Burglars lifted a sliding door from its railings at house in Wiehahn Avenue, Ben Kamma on 23 February 2011. They stole a computer screen, computer tower, digital camera, SLR camera, a flat screen television, jewellery, a video camera, external hard drive, and DVD player. North End: A client was held up at his business in Charlotte Street on 23 February when three … [Read more...] about North End Armed Robbery
Your Insurer may not Cover you for That Copper Piping
www.MyPE.co.za: From the ADT Security Crime Newsletter we have picked out a couple of interesting crime incidents: Central: A business premises in Terminus Street was broken into on 20 February 2011. Access was gained through the front door. Three sewing machines and clothing to the value of around R196 000 were stolen. ADT Armed Response and the South African Police responded. Walmer: A burglary in Heugh Road saw a front window being broken. A computer and computer monitor valued at R10 … [Read more...] about Your Insurer may not Cover you for That Copper Piping
i-Patrol Volunteers Spend 1 500 Hours Combating Crime
i-Patrol Corsa bakkies have travelled over 30 thousand kilometres, and volunteers have spent over 1 500 hours behind the wheel to help keep Nelson Mandela Bay's neighbourhoods safer. In 2009, General Motors seconded eight Corsa bakkies to community-run Neighbourhood Watches. In December last year, the programme continued with these vehicles being made available to Neighbourhood Watches in Bethelsdorp, Farm Comm (Kabega Park), Fernglen, Richmond Hill, Swartkops and Walmer Sector 2, as well … [Read more...] about i-Patrol Volunteers Spend 1 500 Hours Combating Crime
Brave Gardener Battles Burglar
Shortly before 9:00 am on Tuesday morning 15 February a Nigerian national broke into a house in Scanlen Street, Mount Croix. No one was at home and the alarm was not set as the domestic and gardener had not yet arrived for work when the owners left for work and kids for school. The gardener noticed that one bedroom window was broken and intercepted the Nigerian suspect climbing out the window with his employers goods (Computer and jewellery, etc). A huge fight erupted between the two as the … [Read more...] about Brave Gardener Battles Burglar
Trucks stoned in Markman
Trucks trying to do deliveries were stoned outside Truckers Inn, Markman Industrial Estate this morning in the midst of a drivers strike by the South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Union. A truck from Rest Assured was pelted with half bricks causing a enormous amount of damage. The drivers did a hasty retreat back to their warehouse. No report on whether the drivers were injured in the incident is forthcoming as of yet. This is another example of the barbaric nature of these … [Read more...] about Trucks stoned in Markman
Take Back Baakens Valley
www.MyPE.co.za: From the ADT Security Crime Newsletter we have picked out a couple of interesting crime incidents: ADT Security is supporting the Save Our Valley Fun - Ride - Walk on 13 February at Dodd's Farm. The event consists of a 16km Mountain Bike Ride starting at 9am, a 6km Trail Run starting at 11am a 6km Kiddies/Novices ride that begins at 9.15am and a Valley Walk at 11.15am. Mike Byers Managing Director of ADT Security Eastern Cape said, "ADT is happy to be supporting this event … [Read more...] about Take Back Baakens Valley
Homeowner Safety and Security
The Newton Park Sector Crime Forum (NPSCF) and Neighbourhood Watch, which covers the Newton Park, Glenhurd and Adcockvale Ext areas will be presenting a talk by Business Against Crime MD, Bryan Howard, titled "Homeowners Safety and Security". The meeting will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, 1 February 2011 from 18h30 at Elizabeth Place, Pickering Street. A security guard will be on duty in this otherwise safe venue. Business Against Crime (Eastern Cape) is a registered NPO, established in … [Read more...] about Homeowner Safety and Security
Fun, Games and Success in Mount Croix
The Neighbourhood Watch guys in Port Elizabeth more often than not have a boring old time walking the beat whilst their neighbours snuggle under warm duvets smelling their own emmissions. Every once in a while a Neighbourhood Watch member will have a day when everything just keeps going right and Thursday 27 January was one of those days for Gordon Smart from the Mount Croix CPF: I received a call from an elderly couple at Bayview Avenue this evening (27 January) at about 18h35 regarding a … [Read more...] about Fun, Games and Success in Mount Croix
Homeowner’s son at home during break-in
www.MyPE.co.za: From the Atlas Security Crime Newsletter we have picked out a couple of interesting crime incidents: On Wednesday night last week, just before 23h30, ATLAS received a call from a distressed homeowner in Gomery Avenue, Summerstrand whose home had been broken into. ATLAS Armed Response Officers were dispatched to the scene and the Police were notified. Meeting with the homeowner on arrival, the Officers found that the brazen burglars had bent back the burglar bars of an open … [Read more...] about Homeowner’s son at home during break-in
The Path to Professional Thievery is a Shocking One
www.MyPE.co.za: From the ADT Security Crime Newsletter we have picked out a couple of interesting crime incidents: Three men who were apparently planning on stealing from a complex in Richardson Road, Summerstrand got a little more than they bargained for when they tried to jump the perimeter wall during Wednesday evening, January 5th. The thieves landed on the electric fence, getting a major shock in the process, before running away. The fence had to be repaired but served its purpose as a … [Read more...] about The Path to Professional Thievery is a Shocking One
