The St Francis crime snapshot for July brought some encouraging news for St Francis, with reported security incidents dropping from 19 in June to 15 in July. Calibre Security also recorded five arrests, while several stolen items were successfully recovered.

No Incidents Reported in Rebelsrus and Kromme Road Areas

There were no reported incidents during July in:

• Rebelsrus
• Kromme / Oyster Bay Road areas

Calibre Security thanked residents for their continued support, vigilance and cooperation.

Village Area Records Seven Incidents

Seven incidents were reported in the Village area during July.

Five were theft-related and involved items including a bicycle, copper pipes, cables and a gate-motor battery.

There were also two attempted housebreakings. Cables were stolen during one incident, while nothing was taken during the second.

One Incident Reported in the Canals

Paddles were stolen from a boat in the Canals area. However, the paddles were recovered and the suspects were apprehended.

Two Incidents in the Industrial Area

Two incidents were reported in the Industrial area.

The first involved an attempted theft. Response officers recovered stolen speakers after the suspects fled.

In a separate incident, thieves cut an electric fence before stealing steel pipes and an air cooler.

Two Incidents Reported in Santareme

A stolen pool pump was recovered in Santareme, and the suspect was apprehended.

In another incident, a suspect attempted to steal solar lights. Calibre response officers subsequently located the suspect.

Cape St Francis Housebreaking

One housebreaking was reported in Cape St Francis. Entry was gained through a bathroom window, although no items were stolen.

Two Housebreakings in Oyster Bay

Oyster Bay recorded two housebreakings during July. A television and vacuum cleaner were stolen during one of the incidents.

Five Arrests and Several Recoveries

Calibre recorded five arrests during July.

Recovered property included:

• Copper
• A bicycle
• Paddles
• A pool pump

Overall, reported incidents decreased from 19 in June to 15 in July. In addition, response teams apprehended several suspects and recovered stolen property.

Residents should remain vigilant, secure all access points and report suspicious activity immediately.

Property Security Continues to Improve

Calibre recorded another improvement in property security during July. The number of unsecured properties decreased from nine in June to eight in July.

Residents are encouraged to continue making home and property security a priority.

False Alarms Decrease

False alarms caused by service providers also decreased, falling from 14 in June to 12 in July.

Property owners should ensure that all service providers notify the Calibre office before accessing a property.

In addition, alarm systems should be serviced regularly. An unserviced alarm can fail when it matters most, so residents are encouraged to book a system check.

Calibre Patrols Almost 30,000 km

Calibre Security patrol vehicles covered 29,486 km during July. Together with continued collaboration with SAPS and its dedicated response team, Calibre remains ready when it matters most.

Keep Calm and Call Calibre: 042 294 0038

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