www.MyPE.co.za: From the ADT Security Crime Newsletter we have picked out a couple of interesting crime incidents:
Central: A business premises in Terminus Street was broken into on 20 February 2011. Access was gained through the front door. Three sewing machines and clothing to the value of around R196 000 were stolen. ADT Armed Response and the South African Police responded.
Walmer: A burglary in Heugh Road saw a front window being broken. A computer and computer monitor valued at R10 000 were stolen. Mike Byers Managing Director of ADT Security Eastern Cape said that there appeared to have been an increase in the theft of computer equipment and flat screen televisions recently.
On 6 February suspects broke into a property in Main Road and stole copper piping. ADT Security on scene two suspects apprehended. Mike Byers Managing Director of ADT Security Eastern Cape reminds people that copper theft piping is rife.
* Many insurers now require that you specify copper piping around your home. Check your property insurance and update your profile if necessary
Summerstrand: On 8 February in Admiralty Way a laptop was stolen through an open window. ADT warns clients not to leave valuable possession within easy reach of open windows.
Korsten: The Frank Joubert Primary School was burgled on 20 February. Access was gained through a window and a laminator was stolen. ADT responded.
Sydenham: An engineering company on Old Grahamstown Road was the scene of a burglary on 20 February when burglars smashed a front window. Items stolen included a five ton block and tackle and signage from the company. ADT was on the scene.
Charlo: On 8 February suspects gained access to a property in Adam Road by climbing over a wall. ADT Armed Response Officer apprehended the suspects who were arrested by the police.
Sidwell: On 14 February suspects gained access to a business in Sutton Road by cutting electric fencing and a padlock to gain entry. Computer equipment was stolen but the burglars left most of it behind and fled with a laptop computer.
Newton Park: On February 19 burglars broke into a property in Fowler Street. A computer tower and two monitors were stolen. ADT responded.
Uitenhage: A cell phone shop was targeted by burglars on 20 February in Caledon Street, Uitenhage. Access was gained via a toilet window and the burglar bars forced. Stolen goods were valued at R49 674. ADT and police on scene.
A business property was broken into via the entrance door. A home theatre, plasma television screen, and microwave were stolen.
Newton Park Crime Forum and Neighbourhood Watch
The Newton Park Crime Forum and Neighbourhood Watch have warned that crime has reached an unacceptable level with many crimes taking place on business premises. The watch has called on all business owners/managers to join with the crime forum and neighbourhood watch in order to try to turn the situation around. The next meeting will be held on 1 March at 18h30 at Elizabeth Place and Newton Park/Glenhurd and Adcockvale Extension residents are urged to attend. For more information and to get involved please contact forum chairman Basil Mclean on basil@pe.co.za or Lynda.m@absamail.co.za.
Mount Croix SCF and Community Watch
The forum will hold its next general meeting on 23 February at the Erica School Hall, Bayview Avenue, Mount Croix at 18h00. This is also the AGM and nominations are being called for various portfolios. Please contact the forum on 073 257 7565 for more information or e-mail jacquieb@lantic.net or 083 740 9734.
Millard Grange Crime Forum
The Millard Grange Crime Forum has reported a number of incidents.They have issued a warning that an attractive young woman in her early 20’s has been approaching people asking for money in order to buy medication for her mother. It has been established that she lives in the area and may have a drug problem. If you are approached by anyone asking for money, report it to the forum and do not give money to strangers telling you hard luck stories.
On Tuesday 15 February 2011 a wall was scaled at a house in the area. The domestic worker was at home and noticed a man on the property passing something under a gate. She ran over the road to the neighbours who alerted ADT Security and the police who arrived within minutes. A laptop computer was taken out of an open window.
The next meeting of the forum will take place on 24 February 2011 at Lawson Brown School Hall at 18h00.
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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