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Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter for Area LTB1 Bridle Estate April 2005 (NHW94)

April Meeting, Increased Police Presence, Safety Assessment, NHW Police Concert, Police Crime Report.

By Malcolm Lawrence - 7th May 2005 - Back to News

Neighbourhood Watch Area LTB1, Bridle Estate.

Area Manager, Carmen Cook 5134 1920.

Next Meeting

When: Monday 16th May 2005

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

Where: Salvation Army Hall,

Bridle Road, Morwell.

April Meeting:

Present at the April meeting were Jenny Cummings of the Berry Street Organization; Rod Forrer who is Regional housing Manager, Office of Housing, Dept. of Human Services; and Christine Leth, Manager ,Placement and Support, D.H.S.

Many questions concerning the behaviour of some of the tenants in government and Berry St. housing were raised. Residents are now advised to report any issues to the appropriate authority.

For complaints regarding tenants at the Berry Street unit, ring the unit staff on 5134 5872. If you do not receive a satisfactory response, ring Jenny Cummings or Andres Pineta at the Berry St. office during office hours on 5134 5971. Failing that ring Christine Leth at D.H.S. on 5136 2400.

For Public Housing issues, contact Rod Forrer, at Department of Human Services on 5136 2400, Email: morwell@ dhs.vic.gov.au or write PO box 306, Morwell 3840.

To help sort out problems of concern, residents are advised to make a note of the nature of incident stating the location, time and date, and the people involved.

Increased Police Presence:

Senior Sergeant, Ricky Ross of the Victoria Police, informed the meeting that there had been a number of police officers appointed to the Bridle Estate to enhance Community Safety and reduce the incidence of crime. The officers appointed are:

Sergeants Madin and Passalaqua.

Leading Senior Constables Blakely and Jobson.

Senior Constable Moore.

Constables Barter, Barcon, Muir, Winters and Caple

Safety Assessment:

Henk Harberts from Latrobe City Community Safety Promotion, spoke at the meeting on the Neighbourhood Safety Assessment, that he plans to conduct on the Bridle Estate. This will be discussed further at the May meeting. Interested residents can accompany Henk to areas in our neighbourhood where there is a perceived danger. This Safety Walk will take place on Friday 20th of May starting at 7.30pm from the Salvation Army Hall, Bridle Road.

Police Concert: The Neighbourhood Watch Concert featuring the Victoria Police Showband and the Victoria Police Pipe Band will be held in Kernot Hall at 7.30pm on 15th June 2005. The tickets are $6.00 each and can be obtained from Carmen on 5134 1920. There are less tickets available this year so get in early. These concerts are always entertaining. Last years concert was considered one of the best!

Police Crime Report for April 2005 N.H.W. Area LTB1 Bridle Estate

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

• 12/3/2005 Waratah Drive Theft from a house.
• 31/3/2005 Bridle Road Forced entry and burglary and burglary at a house.
• 31/3/2005 The Boulevard Forced entry and theft from a motor vehicle in the driveway.
• 1/4/2005 Waratah Drive Forced entry and burglary at a unit.
• 1/4/2005 Nindoo Drive Forced entry and theft from a motor vehicle in the driveway.
• 1/4/2005 Gillie Crescent Theft from a house.
• 1/4/2005 Chickerell Street Property damage.
• 2/4/2005 Waratah Drive Burglary at a house.
• 2/4/2005 The Avenue Burglary at a unit.
• 2/4/2005 Chestnut Avenue Property damage to a house.
• 4/4/2005 Bridle Road Property damage to a unit.
• 4/4/2005 Chestnut Avenue Property damage.
• 4/4/2005 Chickerell Street Theft from a motor vehicle.
• 5/4/2005 The Avenue Theft from a garage.
• 7/4/2005 Bridle Road Forced entry, burglary and property damage at a house.
• 7/4/2005 The Avenue Forced entry and theft from a motor vehicle.
• 7/4/2005 Birch Court Burglary at a house.
• 8/4/2005 The Boulevard Burglary at a unit.
• 9/4/2005 The Avenue Property damage to a unit.
• 10/5/2005 Wattle Tree Cres. Forced entry and burglary at a house.
• 10/4/2005 Chestnut Avenue Burglary at a house.
• 10/4/2005 Susan Court Burglary at a house.
• 10/4/2005 The Avenue Theft from a motor vehicle in driveway.
• 15/4/2005 Bridle Road Forced entry and burglary of a retail premises.
• 15/4/2005 The Boulevard Forced entry and burglary at a garage.
• 15/4/2005 The Avenue Burglary at a garage.
• 16/4/2005 The Boulevard Forced to a garage and theft from a motor vehicle.
• 18/4/2005 Gabo Way Theft from a motor vehicle.
• 18/4/2005 Cherry Crescent Forced entry and burglary at a unit.
• 19/4/2005 Park Avenue Forced entry and burglary at a unit.
• 22/4/2005 Cherry Crescent Handling stolen goods at a house.
• 23/4/2005 Giffard Court Forced entry and burglary at a shed.
• 23/4/2005 Chestnut Avenue Forced entry and theft from a motor vehicle in the backyard.
• 25/4/2005 Ensay Court Burglary at a house.
• 25/4/2005 The Avenue Forced entry and theft from a motor vehicle in the driveway.
• 25/4/2005 Nindoo Drive Forced entry and theft from a motor vehicle in the driveway.

SUMMARY OF STOLEN ITEMS FOR THE ABOVE OFFENCES

25 Electrical appliances.

1 TV. 1331 Cash/Document.

92 Cigarettes.

1 Clothing.

2 Food.

1 Furniture.

1 Household Items.

15 Personal Property.

44 Other.

8 OFFENDERS WERE PROCESSED FOR ANY REPORTED OFFENCE IN THE AREA.

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: malcolml@dcsi.net.au

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