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Neighbourhood Watch October 2004 Newsletter Area LTB1 Bridle Estate (NHW89)

Smoke Detectors, Area Crime, Party Safe, Towing a Van Or Trailer, Reducing Car Theft, Crime Report.

By Malcolm Lawrence - 4th November 2004 - Back to News

Neighbourhood Watch Area LTB1, Bridle Estate.

Area Manager, Carmen Cook 5134 1920.

Next Meeting

When: Monday 15th of November 2004

Time: 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Salvation Army Hall,

Bridle Road, Morwell.

Did you remember to check your Smoke Detector batteries when you changed your clocks? Mark the new battery with the date you installed it.

Our October NHW meeting was very well attended. A number of residents raised their concerns regarding the increasing crime rate in our area. Part of the problem appears to be caused by insufficient police to maintain adequate surveillance of the area. A number of unfilled vacancies exist at the Morwell Police Station at the moment.

Party Safe This Summer:

There’s nothing more Australian than a summer party, be it a birthday, anniversary, end of the year celebration, farewell party, graduation or BBQ. The first rule to hosting the perfect party is being prepared.

People can help make their social occasion run smoothly by registering their event with the local police on the Party Safe register. The register is aimed at reducing the incidence of gate crashing and anti social behaviour at parties and social functions.

All you need to do is fill in the PartySafe registration form available from your local police station, and return it at least one week before your party is being held.

The registration form and poster and other material can also be downloaded and printed from the Neighbourhood Watch website. Go to www.neighbourhoodwatch.com.au click on the Latest News, scroll down to Party Safe.

Towing a Van or Trailer:

With the Christmas holidays not far away, you may be intending to tow a caravan, boat or just the humble 6 by 4 trailer. If so, now is the time to start planning for the trip.

• · Make sure your towing vehicle has a towing kit that complies with vehicle manufacturers recommendations, and suits the van or trailer’s requirements.
• · Don’t load the towing vehicle beyond its towing weight.
• · Fit recommended exterior rear view mirrors.
• · .Check the van or trailer’s tyres for correct inflation, and brakes (if fitted) for operation.
• · Increase the air pressure in the towing vehicle’s front and rear tyres to the recommendation of the tyre manufacturer.
• · Carry a fire extinguisher in the van.
• · Make sure you have a correct spare wheel and jack for the van or trailer.
• · Check and lubricate the van or trailer’s wheel bearings and condition of tyres.
• · Fill water tanks and gas bottles and lock and secure the van’s interior.
• · When towing a van or trailer leave at least 60m between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.
• · Perhaps the most important, pull over if you are holding up traffic.

Reducing Car Theft:

The best way to avoid your car being stolen, is to invest in a car alarm or a kill switch that immobilises the car. Do not leave items in cars exposed. Hide handbags, mobile phones, CDs and loose change. Always lock your car, even just to dart into the shop or to pay for petrol. In the blink of an eye, a thief can open an unlocked door or reach through an open window to steal whatever it is that has taken his or her fancy. Never leave your car unattended with the engine running.

Police Crime Report For October, NHW Area LTB1 Bridle Estate

Due To Privacy Considerations NOT ALL Offences For This Area Are Listed

• 13/10/2004 Wattle Tree Cres. Burglary at a garage.
• 1/10/2004 Kurt Street Theft from a motor vehicle in the driveway.
• 3/10/2004 Bridle Road Forced entry and theft from a house.
• 4/10/2004 Airlie Bank Road Forced entry and burglary at a house.
• 3/10/2004 Park Avenue Forced entry and theft from a motor vehicle in a garage.
• 3/10/2004 Park Avenue Forced entry and theft from a motor vehicle.
• 6/10/2004 The Avenue Theft from the front garden of a house.
• 7/10/2004 Kurt Street Theft from a motor vehicle in the driveway.
• 8/10/2004 Kurt Street Forced entry and theft from a motor vehicle parked at a house.
• 9/10/2004 The Avenue Theft from a motor vehicle in the driveway.
• 9/10/2004 Nindoo Drive Theft of a motor vehicle.
• 12/10/2004 Bridle Road Property damage.
• 21/10/2004 Bridle Road Property damage to a garage.
• 22/10/2004 Park Avenue Forced entry to and theft from a motor vehicle.
• 25/10/2004 Wattle Tree Cres. Burglary at a garage.
• 26/10/2004 Gabo Way Theft from a motor vehicle parked at a house.
• 30/10/2004 Airlie Bank Road Forced entry and burglary at a house.

Summary Of Stolen Items For The Above Offences

1 Car Accessories, 3 Cash/Documents, 1 Cigarettes/Liquor, 1 Furniture, 1 Garden Item,

3 Household Items, 4 Personal Property, 3 Other, 1 Motor Vehicle Stolen.

6 Offenders Processed For Any Reported Offence In The Area.

Remember report any suspicious incidents to the Police

by dialling 000 (triple zero)

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: malcolml@dcsi.net.au

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