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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 men knife-wielding men held him up and demanded money. They took his wallet containing around R700 in cash and credit cards and a Nokia cell phone.

Korsten: The Frank Joubert Primary School was robbed on 23 February when burglars jumped over a wall into a courtyard and broke windows in three offices. They stole a computer keyboard, six floor polishers, three computer towers, one printer, one laptops and a number of files.

Kwazakhele: On 23 February five men with firearms held up the owner of a shop when he arrived at the premises with a vehicle loading with stock. The man was held at gunpoint and the bakkie was stolen.

Central Uitenhage: A furniture store in Uitenhage was robbed when criminals broke the display window. They gained access to the display window and snatched five plasma television screens.

Summerstrand: A flat was broken into in Sharwood Road when burglars forced a security gate. After kicking in the bottom of the stable door which gave access to the main house they stole a laptop and a 22 inch computer screen.

Millard Grange: When you are having building work done at your business, sports club, or home consider the security risks you might be facing in the short term. On 24 February 2011, burglars broke a window at a sports club in Millard Grange. The window was in a section of the building that is under construction.

Central: On 26 February 2011, a footwear business was targeted when suspects gained access via a back window after forcing burglar bars. They stole a leather jacket among other items.

Newton Park: A house was broken into on 26 February 2011 in Cape Road and a notebook was stolen. The burglars gained access after they dismantled the burglar bars through an open window.

Mill Park: A business in Mill Park had a lucky escape when an attempted burglary was thwarted after suspects had jumped over a wall. When they broke the window the alarm was triggered and they ran away without getting into the premises.

CRIME FORUM NEWS

Newton Park Sector Crime Forum and Neighbourhood Watch

According to the Newton Park Sector Crime Forum and Neighbourhood Watch there has been an increase in burglaries, especially at business premises. The forum urges everyone in the area to get involved. The next meeting of the forum will be held on 5 April 2011 at Elizabeth Place at 18h30. Contact the forum from 8am to 6pm on 082 788 0320 and after hours on 083 544 1344.

Millard Grange Crime Forum

The Millard Grange Crime Forum has requested residents to report all crimes to the South African Police Services. This, they say, is because the number and types of crimes in an area are determinants in how much staffing police stations in areas receive. It may seem like a hassle to report a crime, but if you don’t you are putting the community at risk.

Get involved in your Neighbourhood Watch

If you are interested to become part of an existing Neighbourhood Watch in your area, or would like to start a Neighbourhood Watch of your own, kindly contact Dave Moorhouse on 078 322 1798 for more information.

Contact ADT Security.

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