6 arrests for drugs
106 Stoppe dagga
1 zol dagga
57 tik packets
2 bags of dagga and 50litre of drum
3 tik lollies

ARRESTS AT THE ATM:
On Tuesday, 16 April at approx 15:00 Warrant Officer Christopher Fortuin and Cst Lindile Mqoqi from the Detective Branch, Hout Bay SAPS went to Standard Bank to obtain video footage. Warrant Officer Fortuin was waiting outside the bank when he noticed an African Lady assisting a man at the ATM. He then noticed that she placed something, that looked like a bank card, in her back side pocket. The man was still struggling to get his ATM card from the machine. Warrant Officer Fortuin then approached the African lady and asked her to accompany him to the bank. Where he arranged someone to search her. He then heard a noise and when he checked, she placed the card under a keyboard at the kiosk where the search was done. When he checked with the complainant at the ATM the card that was in her possession, belonged to him. The female was then followed to her car, where she and an accomplice were arrested for theft. The complainant is from England. The suspects are from Nyanga. The two suspects will appear in the Wynberg Magistrate Court on Thursday, 18 April 2013 on charges of Theft. SAPS urges the community to be more vigilant at the ATM’s and not accept assistance from strangers, to assure they do not fall victims of crime.

ARRESTS FOR HOUSE ROBBERY:
On Tuesday, 16 April 2013 at approx 17:35 the complainant of Madiba Square, Mandela Park was inside his dwelling when two male suspects armed with firearms pushed the door open and entered his house and demanded cash. The suspects took R400-00 cash, laptop, camera, two cellular phones all to the value of R10 200-00. Sergeant Asanda Poswa and other members followed up the information, the complainant pointed out the two suspects, which led to their arrests. The 25 and 23 year old suspects will appear in the Wynberg Magistrate court on Thursday, 18 April 2013 on charges of House Robbery.

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Media Report - 17 April 2013:

House Robbery
On Saturday, 13 April 2013 at approx 02:30 the complainant from King Fisher Lane, Hangberg went to the kitchen after he heard noises.  He was attacked and stabbed by an intruder while entering the kitchen.  The suspect then escaped through the same window where he had entered earlier.  A computer monitor to the value of R800-00 was stolen.  The complainant received medical attention at Victoria Hospital.  A case of house robbery was opened.  No arrests have been made as yet.
 
Business Robbery and Attempted Murder
On Saturday, 13 April 2013 at approx.  18:00 a Somalian shop owner  in Imizamo Yethu was attacked inside his shop by four unknown males. One suspect was armed with a knife and another suspect with a  firearm.  The suspects assaulted and stabbed the complainant and left the scene.  They took cash and cigarettes to the value of R2000-00. The complainant sustained injuries to his head, neck, stomach and both arms. The complainant was transported to Victoria Hospital where he received medical attention, but has been released.  No arrests have been made as yet.
 
House Robbery
On Tuesday, 16 April 2013 at approx. 05:00 the complainant from Kronenzicht, Hout Bay was sleeping when she and her sister felt a draft through the house.  When the complainant checked she saw an intruder inside her kitchen.  There was another suspect at the door and a third suspect armed with a panga.  The suspects were chased off the premises by the manager .  The suspects were dressed in hoodies and balaclavas.  Three cellular phones to the value of R3000-00 were taken by the suspects.  No arrests have been made as yet.
 
Anyone with information to please contact Hout Bay SAPS on 021-7918660.

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Media Report - 2 April 2013:

CRIME AND ARRESTS FOR THE LAST WEEK : HOUT BAY SAPS

Arrests from 26 MARCH until to-day
1 FRAUD
1 THEFT
3 ASSAULT
1 REC AND NEG
2 HOUSE BREAKING
1 ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT
2 WARRANT OF ARRESTS (DVA)
1 INTIMIDATION
2 LIQUOR RELATED ACT (SHEBEENS)
1 MURDER
3 ROBBERY
 
MURDER:
On Friday, 29 March 2013 at approx 21:00 a 26 year old male victim was stabbed in Imizamo Yethu and died on his way to hospital.  Two witnesses fetched the suspect from Samora Marchell and brought the suspect to Hout Bay SAPS.  The 24 year old suspect was then arrested and charged with the murder.  The suspect will appear today in the Wynberg Magistrate on charges of murder.
 
BUSINESS ROBBERY:
On 30 March 2013 at approx 15:15 a Somalian in Imizamo Yethu shop were robbed by three armed suspects. Airtime, cash and cigarettes were taken.  The two employees of the shop were stabbed by one of the suspects.  The suspects left a  toygun inside the shop.  The suspects were pointed out by two witnesses.  Three  arrests were made.  Two of the three suspects will appear in the Wynberg Magistrate court tomorrow and the other suspect today on charges of Busniness robbery.   

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Media Report - 14 March 2013:

ARRESTS AFTER HOUSE ROBBERIES : HOUT BAY SAPS
After the increase of house robberies, Hout Bay SAPS and the Muizenberg Cluster planned extra operations during the last week to assist with combating and reducing of crime in Hout Bay.  Members were deployed and extra patrols were conducted during

the nights and days.  Three arrests were made during Thursday morning.  The suspects had the following items in their possession , woollen gloves, balaclavas and other clothing items including sneakers. These items were confiscated and will be sent to forensics to be analysed.  The suspects were in possession of suspected stolen goods, including ipod box, I pod shuffle, two bicycles.  The suspects will also be linked to other House Robbery and business robbery cases.  SAPS has also noted that it is more than one group operating in Hout Bay.  The suspects will appear in the Wynberg Magistrate on Monday.

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Media Report - 12 March 2013:

HOUSE ROBBERIES IN HOUT BAY:
During the last week a few house robberies were reported to Hout Bay SAPS , where the complainants were threatened with knives or firearms, even one incident with a hammer.  The suspects were wearing balaclavas and gloves in some incidents and demanded cash and cellular phones from the complainants. Other items including laptops, jewellery, cash and cameras  were also taken.  SAPS would like to emphasize that the community need to activate alarms and lock doors and safety gates, because of the increase in the number of incidents of this type of crime.
 
THEFT OF BICYCLES:
On Saturday, 9th of March 2013 during the night the complainant left three bicycles tied on the roof of his vehicle on his arrival in Hout Bay. The next morning he discovered that they were stolen. The value of the bicycles is estimated at R17 000.00.
In another incident on Sunday, 10th of March 2013 between 07:00 and 12:45 a bicycle was left inside a vehicle. The canopy of the bakkie was forced open and a mountain bike was stolen. The value is estimated at R34 000.00

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Media Report - 4 March 2013:

On Saturday, 2nd of March 2013 at approx. 07:45 Hout Bay SAPS were alerted to a shooting incident in Salamander Rd, Hangberg.  On the arrival of the members the public pointed out Arnold Thomas, 33 years old with a gunshot wound to his right leg and stomach. The victim provided the names of three suspects, which led to their arrests. The three suspects are also from Hangberg area. No firearms were recovered. The victim was transported to Groote Schuur hospital. The three suspects appeared in the Wynberg Magistrate court today on charges of Attempted Murder.  It is alleged that the fight was between two gangs, the 26’s and 28’s about disrespecting the other group.

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Media Reports - 1 March 2013:

HOUSE ROBBERY
On Wednesday, 2013-02-27 at approx 00:00 the complainant and his wife were in the sitting room in Tarragona area, when three unknown males entered the house and instructed the complainant not to move. They tried to remove jewellery off the woman’s hand.  One of the suspects was armed with a knife and they were all wearing balaclavas.  The suspects then went through the house and demanded that the complainant open the safe.  The following items were taken, cash, foreign exchange, camera and an ipad. No one sustained any injuries. Value estimated at R122 000-00.
HOUSE ROBERRY
On Wednesday, 2013-02-27 at approx 12:00 the owner of the house in Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay was busy watching television when someone knocked on his door.  After opening the door he saw two males outside. They asked him a few questions and one of the suspects suspect pulled a knife out of his pocket,.The other suspect then pulled out a screwdriver and threatened the complainant and took his wallet, cellular phone and an amplifier that was inside the house. No injuries were sustained. No arrests were made as yet. Value unknown.

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Media Reports - 19 February 2013:

MURDER
On Sunday, 17 February 2013 at approx 22:35 two males were fighting in Molokwane St, Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay, after the suspect grabbed his ex-girlfriend and tried to drag her out of the house. A friend tried to assist her, but the suspect stabbed him in the chest with a knife. The 26 year old victim was declared dead by paramedics on the scene. A case of Murder was opened. The suspect is still at large.
 SAPS would like to add, that there are daily searches for dangerous weapons in Hout Bay area, to prevent these kind of incidents.
HOUT BAY SAPS SUCCESSES
On Thursday, 14 February 2013 at 22:45 shift members did a random search  on a VW Golf in Victoria Rd  Hout Bay and arrested a foreigner for Possession of drugs.During the search the members confiscated 6 packets of tik and 30 packets of cocaine, street value estimated at R15 000-00.  The accused was released on a R1 000-00 bail, issued by Wynberg Court on Sunday, 17 February 2013.

 

On Thursday, 14 February 2013 three arrests were made for Theft out of Motor vehicle.  Mainstream Shopping Centre recognised the three suspects after an incident that took place the previous week.   A Silver Toyota Conquest was confiscated and the suspects will appear in the Wynberg Magistrate court on Tuesday,  26 February 2013.
 
On Monday, 18 February 2013 Hout Bay SAPS and two Narcotic dogs with their handlers executed a school search at Hout Bay High School. The students had the opportunity to hand in any weapons or drugs. This initiative is to prevent any incidents on school premises and to keep the school drug free and safe.  Two knives and other small items were handed in.  This exercise will be conducted on a regular basis to assist the schools in the area.
 
On Monday, 18 February 2013 members of Crime Prevention followed up information and searched a house in Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay.  One television and one laptop was confiscated. This could lead to arrests.
 
WARNING:
SAPS would like to send out a warning to the community regarding Criminals that knock on doors of residents and inform them, that they are Gardeners and that the (so called) neighbour requests that they go into the premises to cut down or trim a tree or branches. This could lead to criminal activities. It is not safe for a stranger to enter your premises.  Please phone your neighbour to confirm.  Do not let any stranger enter your house, or do not even open the gate for strangers.
 
ATTEMPTED MURDER: OCEAN VIEW SAPS
On Monday, 18 February 2013 at approx  17:00 Cst Myaleni, 32 years old  from Ocean View Police station was shot by her 30 year old boyfriend. She visited her boyfriend in Masiphumelele, Ocean View where they  had an argument at the bungalow in the back of the yard. She then ran to the front house and locked the front door.  The suspect shot at the door handle of the house. The sister of the suspect and Cst Myaleni ran outside, both were injured. Cst Myaleni was shot in the left shoulder and the sister of the suspect was shot in the hand.  Both were taken to False Bay Hospital, but Cst Myaleni was transferred to Groote Schuur hospital. A vehicle that was parked on the other side of the road, was also damaged during the shooting. The suspect went to Ocean View Police Station and handed himself over to SAPS.  The suspect used his private firearm. A case of attempted murder was opened.