POLICE UPDATE
2 • Week ending 18 June 2010 • ROSEBANK KILLARNEY GAZETTE
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Caught in the act GAZETTE REPORTER Last week Parkview police made 39 arrests for: illegal immigrants (2), accomplice to rape (1), violation of protection order (1), drunkenness (1), possession of suspected stolen property (1), driving under the influence of alcohol (3), loitering (9), common assault
(4), theft (8), drinking in public (1), theft of a motor vehicle (1), fraud (1), armed robbery (2), assault – grievous bodily harm (1), domestic violence (2) attempted murder (1). Rosebank, Norwood and Parkview arrests were not available at the time of going to print.
Use common sense
Specialised police units like this will handle the World Cup and its affairs while regular policing will continue in suburbs.
Beware hoax email ABED AHMED Yet another hoax e-mail has made its way into millions of South African inboxes. This time, it reads that police will focus on the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ activities and leave suburbs vulnerable to crimes such as hijacking and armed robbery. But the e-mail has been investigated and declared a hoax, according to provincial police spokesman Colonel
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Eugene Opperman. “Unfortunately, South Africans love causing a stir and the majority of people are gullible when it comes to hoax e-mails.” He said that policing would continue as normal, before, during and after the tournament. “Policing will continue in all suburbs and police stations as normal.” Opperman said that during the World Cup about 44 000 police officers from specific units would be 011-728-1347 - Life Line 0800-055-555 - Child Line 0800-150-150 - Stop Gender Violence 082-486-2997 - Rape Crisis 011-642-4345 - People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) 011-262-6396 - SA Depression & Anxiety Group 0800-12-13-14 - Substance Abuse 083-900-69-62 - Narcotics Anonymous 0861-435-722 - Alcoholics
deployed throughout the country at stadiums, hotels, fan parks etc. “This is a very small number in comparison to the hundreds of thousands of police officers and private security companies that will be carrying out their normal duties during the tournament.” He warned that the public should be as alert and not fall victim to hoax emails. - abed@caxton.co.za
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GAZETTE REPORTER Hundreds of people are killed or maimed in domestic fires across the country each year. To help people prepare for winter, Chubb has put together a 12-point guide to fire safety: z Fit a fire or smoke alarm. Test your alarm and change the batteries at least once a year. z Never leave fires, candles or any form of naked flame unattended in the home unattended and ensure candles are secure before lighting. z Never leave children unsupervised around fires, candles or matches unsupervised. z Keep a fire blanket and suitable extinguisher handy in the kitchen. A fire blanket is able to smother flames either on a person or on a stove. z Avoid wearing baggy
clothes while cooking and around heaters, candles and open fires. z Never smoke in bed and ensure all cigarettes and candles are extinguished before retiring for the night. zIn case of fire, have a plan. Make sure you have more than one escape route should your route become blocked. z If you have gas, oil or coalburning appliances be aware of carbon monoxide. Ensure your home is properly ventilated and equipment is regularly serviced and maintained. z Turn off portable heaters, as well as gas and electric fires before going to bed. z If you have an open fire make sure the fire guard is secure and in place. zKeep heaters away from furniture and curtains.
BEARING GIFTS: Reservist constable Warren Saitowitz and Captain Maidi Mfopa donate 80 yo-yos, 200 diaries, 300 colouring books and 100 lunch boxes to the Nokuthula special school on behalf of the Bramley police and reservist unit.
Fly the flag with caution GAZETTE REPORTER Vehicles bearing a South African flag as well as one or more from another country are being followed home by thieves. The properties where vehicle owners reside are being targeted for house robberies in the belief that they are
hosting visitors from other countries and thus contain valuables and large amounts of cash. Captain Cynthia Magoai of Parkview police advised residents, particularly bed and breakfast owners, to be on high alert when driving home.