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Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter Area LTB1 Bridle Estate August 2003 (NHW75)

Paper Donation To Neighbourhood Watch, PartySafe Program, Chroming Problem, Police Crime Report.

By Malcolm Lawrence - 8th August 2003 - Back to News

Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter

Neighbourhood Watch Area LTB1, Bridle Estate.

Neighbourhood Watch Inc. No. A0037920V

Area Coordinators Carmen Cook 5134 1920, Val. Bartholomeusz 5133 9685.

Next Meeting

When: Monday 18th of August 2003.

Time: 7.15pm to 8.30pm,

Where: Salvation Army Hall,

Bridle Road, Morwell.

Neighbourhood Watch Donation:

Recently Senior Constable Brendan Clifford our NHW co-ordinator received a donation of 300 reams of A4 paper by Yallourn Energy. The paper will be used to print our monthly newsletters for a year. This gift has lifted a heavy financial burden from our NHW division, for which we are grateful.

Internet Banking Scam:

Criminals are targeting internet banking customers, to try to trick them into providing their client numbers and passwords.

Recently a Sydney resident received the following email. "Dear valued customer, our new security system will help you to avoid frequently fraud transactions and keep your investments in safety." The email asked the resident to reactivate his account by logging in using the link provided. The email came from admins@commonwealthbank.com and looked genuine. This link went to a bogus website set up to steal client numbers and passwords.

The resident was suspicious because of the poor grammar and unfamiliar web address, he knew that the real address for the Commonwealth Bank is commbank.com.au He notified the bank to warn other people.

PartySafe Program:

Hosting a party or at home or at a local venue can be heaps of fun, and you’ll want to have a night to remember. However, you’ll want your party to be remembered for all the right reasons, not because one of your guests got intoxicated or because your party was gatecrashed!

The PartySafe Program has been developed by the Victoria Police in collaboration with the Victorian Department of Justice. The PartySafe initiative is a key crime prevention tool in your area, and will minimise the risk of intoxicated guests or gatecrashers ruining your party.

To register with PartySafe, all you need to do is fill in the registration form available from your police station, also a PartySafe information kit is available. Then submit the form to the police station to register your party at least two weeks before it is to be held. The form will provide the police with the information they need to know, if they are called to your party to deal with a disturbance.

Always Remember, If you are unable to handle the situation, call Victoria Police on 000

More information on PartySafe can be obtained from the Neighbourhood Watch web site. Go to www.neighbourhoodwatch.com.au click on Latest News scroll down to PartySafe. The PartySafe form can be downloaded by clicking on the PartySafe Form link.

Chroming:

It has been reported by concerned residents that "Chroming" (That is the breathing in of paint vapour from a plastic bag) is being practiced by some young people in our area.

A popular spot for this is along Water Hole Creek reserve. The effect produces a feeling of euphoria which leads to irrational or violent behaviour. Residents are asked to report any incidents of "Chroming" to the police, by phoning 000.

Police Crime Report For July 2003, N.H.W. area LTB1 Bridle Estate

• Due To Privacy Considerations NOT ALL Offences For This Area Are Listed
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• 25/6/2002 The Avenue Two incidents of deception at a retail premises.
• 21/8/2002 Garden Street Deception and theft at a retail premises.
• 28/4/2002 Spring Court Property damage to a house and the front garden.
• 29/6/2003 Bridle Road Burglary at a garage.
• 30/6/2003 Bridle Road Property damage to the school.
• 1/7/2003 The Boulevard Aggravated burglary at a house.
• 5/7/2003 Yanakie Court Property damage to a house.
• 6/7/2003 The Avenue Aggravated burglary at a house.
• 9/7/2003 Ash Street Theft from a motor vehicle parked in the driveway.
• 11/7/2003 Bridle Road Property damage to a house.
• 14/7/2003 Talbot Court Theft of a motor vehicle.
• 17/7/2003 Chestnut Avenue Property damage.
• 20/7/2003 Chestnut Avenue Burglary at a house.
• 25/7/2003 Bridle Road Property damage to a flat.
• 26/7/2003 Bridle Road Burglary at the school.
• 26/7/2003 Gabo Way Theft at a house.
• 27/7/2003 Chestnut Avenue Property damage to the door of a house.
• 29/7/2003 Waratah Drive Theft from a motor vehicle in the driveway of a house
• 31/7/2003 Willow Court Forced entry and burglary at a house.

Summary Of Stolen Items

1 TV 1 Car accessories 1 Cash

1 Cigarettes 3 Jewellery 5 Personal property

3 Tools 1 Other items 1 Motor vehicle

Nine Offenders were processed for any reported offence in the area

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: malcolml@dcsi.net.au