March Newsletter (NHW59)

Home Security, Mark It In March, Police Concert, Community Concern, Hot Phones, Police Crime Statistics.

By Malcolm Lawrence - 7th March 2002 - Back to News

Neighbourhood Watch Inc. No. A0037920V You are in Zone _______

Neighbourhood Watch Area LTB1, Bridle Estate.

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

Next Meeting

When: Monday the 18^th of March 2002.

Time: 7.15pm to 8.30pm,

Where: Salvation Army Hall,

Bridle Road, Morwell.

We are always pleased to see new people at our meetings, which are generally short and informative. Please show your support of our efforts to make our Neighbourhood safe and secure. Matters of concern can be raised at these meetings, and passed on to the Community Consultative Council.

Home Security Tip:

Security is a year round concern, but take particular care during the summer months when windows and doors are frequently left open, not only to the breeze, but also to burglars. Remember, if you can’t hear a knock at the front door, chances are you won’t hear a burglar either. So, whether you’re in the backyard, popping out for a few minutes or having a long shower, lock your doors and windows.

Mark It In March:

March is the month set aside to encourage residents to mark their possessions with their Driver’s Licence number with the letter “V” (for Victoria). This is done by an engraver or an ultra violet pen, both of which are available anytime from Neighbourhood Watch, ring 5134 3071.

Police Band Concert:

The Police Band Concert will be here at Kernot Hall on Wednesday 12^th June, tickets will be six dollars, more on this in the next issue.

Community Concern:

The incidence of “chroming” or sniffing the vapour from a can of spray paint is on the increase, usually by teenage boys. The effect is hallucinations and irrational behaviour. Recently some boys who had been chroming in Victory Park Traralgon, started playing chicken with vehicles on the Princes Highway. Residents are asked to lookout for teenagers carrying spray cans or plastic bags, if you see anyone sniffing from a plastic bag ring the Police on 000 immediately. This practice is carried out by a small minority, the danger is that they may encourage others in their age group to follow their example. Therefore it is in the community’s interest to take steps to eliminate this dangerous pastime. Chroming has taken place in daylight around the Mid Valley home units and along Water Hole creek.

When calling the police, ambulance or fire brigade to report an emergency or report suspicious circumstances dial 000 and tell the operator which service you want. This is the quickest way to contact the required emergency service. Do not feel foolish if the perceived emergency turns out to be minor or a false alarm. Very often a small incident turns out to be part of something bigger that the police would like to know about. Some people ring the Police Station direct or Carmen the Area Coordinator, this is not the thing to do, RING 000.

8/12/01 Gabo Way Property Damage to a house.
4/2/02 Chickerell Street Theft from a shop.
4/2/02 The Boulevard Property damage to a milk bar.
4/2/02 Bridle Road Property damage to a house, (broken window).
6/2/02 Bridle Road Theft from a retail premises.
10/2/02 Chestnut Avenue Damage to the ceiling of a residence by physical force.
11/2/02 The Boulevard Property damage to a house.
11/2/02 Chestnut Avenue Property damage to a house.
11/2/02 Park Avenue Property damage and burglary of a unit.
15/2/02 Bridle Road Theft at a house.
22/2/02 Chestnut Avenue Theft from a motor vehicle parked in the drive.
26/2/02 Chestnut Avenue Property damage to a boarding house.
There have been four offenders processed for some of the reported offences in the area.

Hot Phones

If your mobile phone gets stolen, here is a little bit of “get your own back”. Your mobile phone has a serial number known as an International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number. To check your mobile phones IMEI serial number key in the digits on your phone *#06#, a 15 digit or more code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset, record it and keep it safe.

Should your phone get stolen, you phone your service provider, and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset, so even if the thief changes the sim card, your phone will be totally useless. You probably won’t get your phone back, but whoever stole it can’t use it or sell it.

Source: http://nhw.gippsland.com/

Published by: malcolml@dcsi.net.au

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