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DECEMBER 2014
Quarterly Neighbourhood Newsletter of Panorama 1 NHW Area 64
(authorised by Australia Post as Official Mail)
IN THIS ISSUE
Area Coordinator ..... 1
Vehicle Security ....... 2
SCAMS: Protecting
Yourself ..................... 2
Holiday Security ....... 3
Police Incidents ........ 4
PANORAMA 1
NHW AREA 64
ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING
7.30pm Trinity Church Hall,
Pasadena
Monday 1st December
ALL WELCOME
GUEST SPEAKER:
Senior Constable Joy Anderson
TOPIC: Sexual Assault
2015 MEETINGS
2 March, 1 June, 7 September
1 December (AGM)
Area Co-ordinator
Tullio Carboncini Ph: 8277 8380
[email protected]
YOUR ZONE REP
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Ph: ____________________
AREA COORDINATOR’s REPORT 2014
We had another busy year at Panorama
Neighbourhood Watch Area 64.
I would like to thank the Committee, the
Zone & Deputy Leader, and all the
volunteers who helped us throughout.
A decrease of crime in our area shows
the good work of SAPOL working with
the support of our members and the
good people of the Panorama
community.
We would like to remind everybody not
to leave anything visible in the car, it
will decrease the break-ins.
A special thanks to Mark Bird and Trish
Brown, publishers of our quarterly
newsletter, which is essential in
communicating with local Panorama
residents.
We would also like to thank our retired
newsletter distributors. Your efforts are
recognised and much appreciated.
Our Occupational Health, Safety and Risk
Management Plan was re-submitted
earlier this year. It is important to have
all our volunteers covered by insurance
while on Neighbourhood Watch duties.
By reducing our NHW meetings to four
instead of six a year has enabled us to
bring them in line with our newsletter
every March, June, September and
December.
Our AGM speaker this year is Senior
Constable First Class Joy Anderson, who will
talk on sexual assaults (see below).
Your local NWH Committee and myself
wish our Panorama residents and
Pasadena readers, all the very best
for Christmas and the New Year.
KEEP SAFE OVER THE
HOLIDAY SEASON
Tullio Carboncini
Area Coordinator
Panorama 1, Area 64
AGM 1 DECEMBER 2014
Guest Speaker: Senior Constable
Joy Anderson, Special Crimes
Investigation Branch, SAPOL
Topic: Sexual Assaults - What to do
if you or someone you know is sexually
assaulted and what response and
assistance can you expect from SAPOL.
Joy has 34 years experience in SAPOL,
25 of which have been dedicated to
investigating sexual assaults, dealing
with victims of sexual assault and
training Detectives and Patrols.
Reporting Graffiti
Council owned property
City of Mitcham 8372 8888
Stobie poles or ETSA boxes
ETSA Utilities 8404 5673
Payphones
Telstra 1802244
Offence in progress
Police 131 444
Private property
Sturt Police Station 8207 4700
How many people now
know you’re not at home?
Trust a local to look after your place, while you’re
away this summer. RAA Security Systems are
monitored right here in Adelaide.
Call 8202 4695, visit raa.com.au/security,
or your local RAA Shop.
VEHICLE CRIME
Vehicle crime is of concern throughout the
Sturt Local Service Area, with offences
occurring in many suburbs.
Utilise these prevention tips to help reduce
vehicle-related crime:
• Park your vehicle off the road and in a
secure garage or carport
• Always secure your vehicle
• Remove all valuables from your vehicle
• Secure valuables out of sight
• Fit security devices – E.g. steering lock,
immobiliser, kill switch, alarm.
Tip
Consider the use of one way
screws to prevent the theft of your
vehicle’s registration plates. “RegoPlate-Lock” kits can be ordered
from the Watch shop at
www.nhws.com.au
To learn more about crime in your
area and how you can help prevent
it, Police encourage you to attend
your local Neighbourhood Watch
meetings.
SCAMS: How to protect yourself
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Almost everyone will be approached by a
scammer at some stage. Some scams are
easy to spot, while others can appear to be
genuine offers or bargains. Scams can even
take place without you doing anything at all.
Telephone traps
Most scams need you to do something before
they can work. You may send money to
someone based on a promise that turns out to
be false. You may give your personal details to
people who turn out to be scammers. Some
scams rely on you agreeing to deals without
getting advice first or buying a product without
checking it out properly.
Do not give your personal, credit card or
online account details over the phone
unless you made the call and the phone
number came from a trusted source. It
is best not to respond to text messages
or missed calls that come from
numbers you don’t recognise.
The simple tips below will help you protect
yourself and your family from scams. Scams
can cost people a lot of money and cause great
distress.
Golden rules
If it looks too good to be true, it probably is.
Be careful of phone numbers beginning
with 190. These are charged at a
premium rate and can be expensive.
Look out for SMS and MMS numbers
starting with 19. These are charged at a
premium rate - sometimes even for
receiving a message) and can be
expensive.
ALWAYS get independent advice if an offer
involves significant money, time or commitment.
Protect your identity
Remember there are no get-rich-quick
schemes: the only people who make money
are the scammers.
Only give out your personal details and
information where it is necessary and
where you have initiated the contact and
trust the other party.
Do not agree to offers or deals straight away: tell
the person that you are not interested or that you
want to get some independent advice before
making a decision.
NEVER send money or give credit card or
online account details to anyone you do not
know and trust.
Check your bank account and credit card
statements when you get them. If you see a
transaction you cannot explain, report it to your
bank or credit union.
Keep your credit and ATM cards safe. Do not
share your personal identity number with anyone.
Do not keep any written copy of your PIN with
the card.
2 DECEMBER 2014
If you receive a phone call out of the blue,
always ask for the name of the person
you are speaking to and whom they
represent.
Destroy personal information. Don’t just
throw it out. You should cut up, burn or
shred old bills, statements or cards so
that scammers cannot get your personal
details.
Treat your personal details as you would
treat money: don’t leave them lying
around for others to take.
Order a free copy of your credit report
every year to ensure no-one is using your
name to borrow money or run up debts.
Source:
http://
www.scamwatch.gov.au/content/
index.phtml/tag/howtoprotectyourself
Holiday security
It’s hard to believe 2015 is just around the
corner – and before the New Year many
of us will be going away for the festive
season.
RAA recommends homeowners follow a
simple checklist before leaving their
homes locked up and heading into holiday
mode.
RAA’s holiday security checklist
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Don’t advertise your trip on public forums like Facebook and be
careful who you share details of your trip with – and that goes for the
kids too.
Put regular deliveries, like newspapers, on hold and organise your
mail to be collected.
Relocate precious items and important paperwork to an office or
relatives home.
Consider putting radios and lights on timers.
Leave a spare key and a contact phone number with a trusted
neighbour and ask them to check on things.
Trim the lawns before you go to and if necessary, arrange for them
to be cut while you’re away.
Make sure you’ve accurately valued and insured the contents in your
home.
Don’t leave your car keys in plain sight – hide them away.
Turn down the ringer on your phone and switch off your answering
machine – don’t leave a message saying you are away!
Ensure valuables and appliances aren’t visible from the exterior of
your house.
Check that all doors and windows are closed and fitted with highquality locks, including on your shed and garage.
If you have an alarm, advise your monitoring company of your holiday
dates, make sure contact numbers are correct and your security
stickers are clearly visible.
1300 303 871
magicrentals.com.au
Every home is different as are each homeowner’s security needs - but it is
important to remember that burglary can happen to anyone and that your
home may be particularly vulnerable over the holidays.
Call RAA on 8202 4695 to find out about our security systems –
and remember to ask about RAA member savings.
Beware of Scams - visit
www.scamwatch.gov.au
to report or research a scam
Remember: See Something, Say something, Call Crime Stoppers
DECEMBER 2014
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Police Incidents 5 November - 20 August
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PROPERTY DAMAGE
1. 29-30/8/14
2. 10/10/14
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THEFT
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21-22/8/14
Moriane Ave
29-30/08/14 Moriane Ave
8-9/10/14 Columbia Ave
09/10/14 Vancouver Ave
11/10/14
O’Neil St
12/10/14
Items stolen from carport. Bikes and tools. Value $1910
Attempt to gain entry to trailer parked on street.
Tools from rear of work vehicle. $250 value
Wheelie bin lid stolen on rubbish day.
Foxtel dish removed from roof. Left on driveway.
Items removed from uncompleted shed. Drop saw,
golf clubs and drill bits stolen. Value $2000
TRESPASS / BREAK IN
9. 12/9/14
10. 13/9/14
11. 14/09/14
12. 1/10/14
13. 13/10/14
14. 31/10/14
local action
local results
determination
Moriane Ave Attempt to remove security device from parked trailer
Toronto Ave Mirror torn from side of parked vehicle.
15. 29/10/14
Lyall Avenue House entered via rear window. TV stolen. Value $1699
Goodwood Road Unknown person seen hitting rear security door
causing damage. Value $150.
Springbank Road Known associate broke into and damaged premises.
Property stolen. Police continuing enquiries.
Beta Crescent Attempt to enter premises by forcing rear door/windows.
Windermere Ave Entry forced to house and items stolen. Computers
and electronic valued at $2500. $10,000 damage.
Alberta Ave Entry forced to house and items stolen including
cash, computer goods, jewellery. Value unknown.
Entry gained to home by forcing rear window.
Cash, jewellery and liquor stolen. Value $800
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Email: [email protected]
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DECEMBER 2014
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