Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Crime Busting




Community or self-policing is an extremely effective force to beat criminal activity in the neighbourhood. Standing together in a community, being vigilant, and sharing experiences and reporting of suspicious behaviour is a great weapon against crime.







We are lucky to have an association such as LaMarg and I encourage those residents to attend the upcoming CPF meeting on Teusday. (It is held at the Sea Tides Library on the first Tuesday of every month. It starts promptly at 5 and ends and 6.00 pm.)

Reports this week:

It seems that crime is on the rise in La Mercy again, I have just heard of two incidents today and one about a week ago.

Incidents today were on Candle Glow Drive, « suspected vehicle » is a WHITE AUDI – ND 391, interesting that we observed a suspicious WHITE AUDI in the area previously with NUR plates.

Suggest we all keep a high alert again, incidents have all occured during the day, even whilst people were at home.

Thank you Sharveen.

Yesterday morning at about 4.45am a white station wagon vehicle ( not certain of model ) was outside my home ( Eden Rose Walk), as soon as I went out onto the balcony the vehicle sped off.

Thank you Mala

And I suggest that perhaps at other non-security meetings, example temple, church, or general society meetings that an announcement calling for more volunteers for our neighbourhood watch be made.

That would take some load of us and also then it may be possible to schedule more patrols.

Thank you Kiran


Please don't forget to report any incidences to Tongaat police: 032-944 9901

Opportunist’s and criminals are utilising “Spotters” during the day and night to identify easy break-in targets and/or to pick up their loot that they have hidden in bushes. Report suspicious people hanging around for no reason in residential areas, car parks or businesses and Please be on the look out for these signs and phone the Police and Armed Response.



More break ins occur during the day when people are at work OR when “spotters” ID weak points ie: open windows, for easy and quick access at houses and businesses.. Opportunist’s prey on our mistakes.
CRIME TIPS
• Ensure that your valuables are secured, your house is properly locked, windows closed and alarm set before going to work/ town or visit friends.
• Easy to grab and run items like iPod’s, laptops, tablets or any other electronics equipment must be secured or locked away when not in use.
• Report loitering in your area or people roaming around for no reason OR stop and ask what they are looking for.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Emergency Numbers



Police

10111 – National Flying Squad
086 001 0111 –  Report a Crime
031 361 0000 – Emergency: Metro Police & Metro Fire
Get contact details for your local police station here
Get contact details for Metro Police here

Ambulance

10177 – Ambulance
031 309 1404 / 1778 – City Med
031 337 6522 – S A Red Cross
031 305 6588 – St Johns Ambulance
082 911 or 0800 333 444 – Netcare

Fire & Disaster Management

031 361 0000

Mountain Rescue

080 000 5133

Sea Rescue

031 361 8567

Stormwater, Burst Mains, Water Pollution and Sewer Faults

080 131 3013 – 24 hour Faults, replace manhole covers & water pollution complaints
083 707 3013 – 24 hour Faults (SMS only)

Electricity

080 131 3111 – 24 hour Contact Centre

Health

031 765 5886 – AIDS Counselling
031 202 9520 – AIDS Enquiries
Get contact details for your local clinic here
Get contact details for hospitals here

Vehicle Breakdown

083 843 22 – Automobile Association (AA) Member Call Centre

Helplines

0861 435 722 – Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
084 409 2679 – The Open Door Crisis Care Centre
080 005 5555 – Childline KZN
086 132 2322 or 031 312 2323 – LifeLine
080 001 2322 – AIDS helpline
083 900 6962 – Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
031 201 5471 or 073 266 2148 – Birthright (unwanted pregnancy)

Animal Welfare

031 462 1127 – CROW (Wildlife Rehabilitation)

031 579 6500 or 083 212 6103 – SPCA Durban
031 764 1212/3 or 073 335 9322 – SPCA Kloof
031 764 3845 – Kitten Action
NB – we have checked and confirmed these numbers, but please do let us know if you have any problems with access to these services.