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Neighbourhood Watch Area LTB1 Bridle Estate September Newsletter (NHW87)

Our NHW Area, Incidence of Crime on Bridle Estate, Child Safety, Police Crime Report.

By Malcolm Lawrence - 9th September 2004 - Back to News

Neighbourhood Watch Area LTB1, Bridle Estate.

Area Manager, Carmen Cook 5134 1920.

Next Meeting

When: Monday 20th of September 2004.

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

Where: Salvation Army Hall,

Bridle Road, Morwell.

Guest Speaker:

Will be a Sergeant from the Morwell Police who will address the meeting.

Our Neighbourhood Watch Area LTB1 covers 1266 residences and takes in the whole of the Bridle Estate. We are part of Region 5 Division 3, which comprises the shires of Baw Baw, LaTrobe, Wellington and South Gippsland. There are thirty-five NHW areas, covering 58,328 people in these four shires. Victoria has 1,312 Neighbourhood Watch Areas covering 962,535 houses and 2,911,668 people. (from NHW Sentinel)

Incidence Of Crime On Bridle Estate:

The crime report for July and August shows that the incidence of crime on the Bridle Estate is excessive and much greater than anywhere else in Morwell. The crimes range from burglary, to criminal damage to homes and cars.

In July two cars were stolen. Eight cars were broken into by smashing a window and items stolen. These acts occurred during the night. Some of these cars were parked in the street. DO NOT park your car in the street, or on the nature strip, it is an invitation to vandals and criminals. Cars should be parked in a locked garage, if this cannot be done, park as far off the street as possible in the driveway. Leaving a light on to illuminate the area will deter criminals.

Residents are reminded to keep a lookout for any suspicious behaviour, or something unusual. Report anything immediately to the Police by dialling 000 (Triple Zero). The Police do not reveal the name of the person reporting an incident

Child Safe Blinds and Curtains:

A plastic bag can turn into a death trap for a baby or young child, but a blind or curtain cord could be just as dangerous.

A long looped cord dangling close to a cot or play area where a youngster can get hold of it, can act like a noose and strangle the child. Never leave looped cords hanging within reach of children. Tie them up out of reach, or attach a cleat to the wall or window frame near the curtains or blinds and wrap the cord around it, or use a tension device to pull the cord tight and attach it to the wall or window frame.

PartySafe:

Recently in Melbourne a teenager’s birthday party was gatecrashed by several people and a fight broke out. A youth was severely injured as a result. The chances of this happening can be minimised by registering your party with the Police.

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.

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 registration form can be downloaded by clicking on the PartySafe Form link.

Always Remember, If you are unable to handle the situation at a party, call Victoria police on 000

Police Crime Report For NHW Area LTB1 Bridle Estate August 2004

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

• 30/7/2004 Garden Street Theft from a Warehouse.
• 2/8/2004 Oak Court Theft from a motor vehicles in the driveway. (1)
• 2/8/2004 Oak Court Forced entry and theft from a motor vehicle in the driveway. (2)
• 2/8/2004 Oak Court Forced entry and theft from a motor vehicle in the driveway. (3)
• 2/8/2004 The Avenue Burglary at a House.
• 6/8/2004 The Boulevard Property damage to a House.
• 7/8/2004 Bridle Road Theft from a motor vehicle.
• 8/8/2004 Wyung Drive Property damage to a House.
• 8/8/2004 Chestnut Avenue Two incidents of property damage to a residence.
• 8/8/2004 Chestnut Avenue Property damage to a Unit.
• 8/8/2004 Chestnut Avenue Property damage to the front garden of a residence.
• 11/8/2004 Park Avenue Property damage to a house.
• 12/8/2004 The Avenue Forced entry and theft from a motor vehicle in the driveway.
• 17/8/2004 The Avenue Arson in the backyard of a residence.
• 17/8/2004 The Boulevard Theft from a House.
• 19/8/2004 Spring Court Property damage to a Unit.
• 20/8/2004 Airlie Bank Road Theft from a House.
• 21/8/2004 Olive Drive Forced entry and burglary at a Unit.
• 27/8/2004 Chestnut Avenue Property damage to a residence.
• 30/8/2004 Noonga Place Arson at a House.

Summary Of Stolen Items For The Above Offences

1 TV/VCR, 2 Car Accessories, 2 Cash, 24 Cigarettes/ Liquor, 1 Garden Item

9 Personal Property, 1 Tools, 1 Other.

5 Motor Vehicles were forcibly entered and items stolen.

8 Offenders were 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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