Help us put criminals away!
Preserving crime scenes
This last month has seen fewer incidents which has allowed us to apply more focus on preventative crime fighting, such as getting more camera projects up and running, and also given us a chance to reflect on certain processes and incidents.
Following discussions with the Detectives and State Prosecutors, we have realized another point of concern afflicting Camps Bay crime fighting (in addition to people not opening a CAS). When a crime is committed, reporting the crime is the first step as this allows for an investigation to ensue. While an investigation may lead us to ‘know’ or believe who the suspect is, the courts have more demanding standards. The courts need evidence that ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ individual(s) were involved in the crime to achieve an appropriate conviction of the suspect(s). This means that they need solid evidence linking the suspect to the crime. Fingerprints and DNA are some of the best ways to do this and video footage is usually considered supporting evidence.
While we understand that the Criminal Records Centre (which is the department that comes to collect fingerprints) can take quite some time to attend to your incident, please understand that this is likely due to lack of resources with only 1 vehicle tending to more than 5 stations in our area. This means that they end up having to prioritize the more serious crimes. Anything you can do to protect crucial evidence can then be collected and be used to convict the criminal and get them off the streets.
How to protect a crime scene- Don't touch anywhere the suspect(s) may have touched
- Do not to clean up if it is not completely necessary
- If a window/door is damaged and is not closing or locking correctly, check your insurance policy as most provide capacity for a guard to be on site while awaiting repairs and crime scene processing
We understand that it can be an immense inconvenience, but without following these processes, we as the community make it very difficult for SAPS and the prosecutors to get appropriate convictions even if we may ‘know’ who the suspects are.
Please help us put these criminals away!
- Ty | CBCSI Operations Manager |
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The following are all reports made directly to CBCSI and may not include reports made to SAPS.
CBCSI responded to a total 219 incidents in August |
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Street Robbery- Kloof Road (near Roundhouse) - 27 August at 17h20 - A resident reported that a PPA guard on his way to work was robbed of his valuables by three suspects who pulled up in a car as he was walking. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
- Sonnekus Apartments - 31 August at 20h41 - A resident reported that a robbery had taken place on the beach from near Sonnekus Apartments. CBCSI Response went in pursuit of the suspect along with other SSP’s and SAPS. The suspect was caught near the pump station by Bay Response and handed over to SAPS. Unfortunately the victims of the robbery did not open a case with SAPS and so the suspect could not be charged and was allowed to leave.
Residential Burglary- Berkley Rd - 21 August at 18h39 - A resident returned home to discover their property had been broken into and valuable electronic devices had been stolen. SAPS were also notified to assist in tracking some of the devices. No further updates available on the case at present.
- Ronald Rd - 28 August at 20h04 - One male suspect gained entry through an open window and then walked into the daughters bedroom and she raised the alarm. CBCSI Control was alerted and dispatched CBCSI Response and all other SSP's to the scene. Unfortunately the suspect was not found. The suspect stole a small black suitcase with a number of important personal items. It appears that he gained access through the back of the property via Geneva Drive. Should anyone find a black suitcase dumped in the area, please don't touch it and call CBCSI Control immediately - +27214382000
Suspicious vehicle / theft- Victoria Road - 8 August 14h14 - CBCSI received an alert that a vehicle linked to a theft and burglary had entered the area. CBCSI tracked the vehicle and discovered that the occupants were attempting to sell compost. Response officers informed the vehicle occupants that it’s not permitted and the vehicle left the area.
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If you aren't yet contributing and wish to start, please visit our website for SnapScan and Debit Order options.
The amount is R395 per month or R4740 annually. All donations made to the trust are tax deductible and a Section 18A Certificate is provided annually. |
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For EFT donations:
Account Type - Nedbank Current Account
Account Name - The Camps Bay and Clifton Safe Community Trust
Account Number - 1003615899
Branch - Sea Point
Branch Code – 106909
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Kind regards,
Sarah Meder
CBCSI - Admin Manager
www.cbcsi.org
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