Thursday, 21 November 2013 around 10am – A home was broken into in Maud Street, Florida, not far from the Florida Lake. A friend arrived to check on the property when he discovered two black males inside the home. Fortunately no one was home at the time of the incident and the gentleman noticed a police van driving past, he flagged them down but it is suspected that the suspects fled in the short time that the gentleman was flagging the police van down. Florida SAPS conducted a full search but could not find the suspects.
We must thank DUNMAR Security for their assistance in securing the property even though these are not their clients, they kindly sponsored a guard for the days after the robbery and have subsequently installed remote panic buttons for the homeowners who are retired, these panic buttons have been provided at a heavily discounted rate.
Friday, 22 November 2013, early evening – BestSecure reported that a White Toyota Hilux (VSG139GP) 2.7 vvti stolen from Goldman Crossing in Florida. This shopping centre has had a number of vehicle related incidents, please be extra vigilant at this centre.
Sunday, 24 November 2013, early hours of the morning – Two dog poisonings occurred in Thistle Street, Florida.
Monday, 25 November 2013, early evening – A suspect was caught breaking into a house by community members in Bree Street, Hamberg. The suspect was chased and arrested by the community members outside the Hammerkop Bird Sanctuary in Florida Lake, further details are still sketchy.
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, mid-morning – A robbery incident took place on the corner of Cygnet and Pelican Street in Florida Lake. The vehicle used was a dark brown Nissan Almera with 5 male occupants, all heavily armed. It is suspected they may be involved in other incidents.
There is a drastic increase in housebreaking and house robbery cases. The house robbery starts as a house breaking and then the suspects discover that the owners are in the house.
If you hear a loud noise (e.g. a loud bang) please press the panic button of your security company or phone the sector vehicles. If possible lock yourself in a room. Please do not confront these suspects as in most of the cases they are armed and become violent towards the residents.
Please sensitize all domestic workers / gardeners not to open the gate / residence for anybody who pretend to be there to do maintenance/ installation of any sort. If arrangements were made with companies, please inform your employees.
It is requested that everybody must be vigilant and on the lookout for suspicious persons/ vehicles within their suburbs. All the support are appreciated as Fridays are identified as the peak day
(Crime is double on Fridays)
As soon as anything suspicious is noted please contact the following persons, and immediate attention will be given to the information.
Lt-Colonel Chowles 082 461 3325
Captain Keyter 082 411 9922
W/O Jooste 082 557 9423
Details of the sectors as well as contact numbers of the sector managers.
Sector 1 with W/O van der Berg as Sector Manager 071 675 4455
Sector cell phone numbers: 071 675 7148 and 071 675 7149
(North of Ontdekkers Road)
Constantia Kloof, Florida North, Florida Hills, Floracliffe, Quellerina, Florida Glen, Bergbron, Whiteridge,
Northcliff Ext 19 / 25, Kloofendal, Delarey
Sector 2 with W/O Mathopo as Sector Manager 071 675 3777
Sector Cell phone numbers: 071 675 7142, 071 675 7143, 071 675 7145 and 071 675 7146
(South of the Railway Line to Ontdekkers Road)
Randleases, Fleurhof, Fleurhof New Development, Lea Glen, Robertville, Florida Lake, Hamberg,
Wibsey Dip (Highgate), Stormill, Maraisburg, Florida CBD, Florida, Florida Ext, Florida Park,
Ontdekkers Park, Selwyn, Discovery
Should the Sector Vehicles not answer please call Florida SAPS: 011-831-7000 or the SAPS Emergency Centre: 10111