Neighbourhood Watch in
Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby
eNewsletter #547 - 05 April 2022
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This weekly eNewsletter is compiled by Neighbourhood Watch volunteers as a service for residents in Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby council areas. The eNewsletter is a new type of Neighbourhood Watch; utilising the available technology to keep people more connected and up-to-date with local crime and safety issues.
The eNewsletter includes a selection of posts from our local police at the Ku-ring-gai PAC Facebook page (also known as 'eyewatch'), primarily for those not familiar with Facebook. We add anything interesting from a Neighbourhood Watch point-of-view - this could be a local newspaper article, a roadwork warning, crime prevention tip(s), an upcoming Neighbourhood Watch meeting, Q&As from residents, or an item from another Police command ("Crooks know no boundaries!").
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5 April, from Ku-ring-gai Police Command: Do you recognise this male?
Police believe he may be able to assist with enquiries into an assault on a public bus in Thornleigh on Saturday the 19th February 2022 at 6.30pm.
If you know who this male is, please contact Hornsby Police on 9476 9799 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Event number E86041406 relates
Police remind the public not to report crime on the Police Eyewatch page.
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5 April, from Ku-ring-gai Police Command
 Galston Road through Galston Gorge will be closed for at least 4 weeks due to the risk of further landslides and could stay shut for up to 12 weeks depending on the extent of the damage.
  Investigations by engineers found that a large portion of slope, 70 metres by 40 metres, is unstable and needs to be monitored closely.
We know this will be an inconvenience for the local community, but safety is NSW Roads priority. Thanks for your patience. Continue to check www.livetraffic.com for the latest.
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4 April, from Ku-ring-gai Police Command
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4 April, from Ku-ring-gai Police Command
Man and woman injured following cliff fall - Westleigh
Sunday, 03 April 2022.
A man and woman were injured after falling from a cliff in Sydney’s north west overnight.
Police have been told the man and woman – both believed to be in their early 20s – were with a group of people walking in bushland near Quarter Sessions Road, Westleigh, about 11.30pm (Saturday 2 April 2022), when they fell approximately 20 metres.
Emergency services were notified, and a multi-agency response commenced, including officers from Ku-ring-gai Police Area Command, Police Rescue, NSW Ambulance and Fire and Rescue NSW.
The man was treated at the scene for head and body injuries.
The woman was treated at the scene for a leg injury.
Both were winched from the location before being taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a serious, but stable condition.
Police have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or visit site here. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages.
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1 April, from Ku-ring-gai Police Command: KUPAC Week in Review
This last week shows that break and enters, stealing from motor vehicles and letter box theft are still present in the community
BREAK AND ENTERS:
Throughout the Command, unit complex garages and storage cages have been broken in to with tools and power tools and other property stolen
HINT: - ENSURE YOUR PROPERTY IS COVERED AND OUT OF SIGHT
HINT: ENSURE YOU USE GOOD QUALITY LOCKS
HINT: SPEAK TO YOUR COMPLEX MANAGER REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF A CCTV SECURITY SYSTEM
STEAL FROM MOTOR VEHICLES:
Quote of the week: “I never lock my car and I leave my handbag in the car all the time”
HINT: ALWAYS LOCK YOUR VEHICLE WHEN PARKING ON THE STREET OR IN YOUR DRIVEWAY
HINT: PARK IN A WELL-LIT AREA
HINT: ENSURE YOUR CCTV IS WORKING CORRECTLY
LETTER BOX THEFT:
Continues to occur throughout the Command
HINT: ALWAYS ENSURED YOUR LETTERBOX IS CLOSED AND LOCKED
HINT: CLEAR YOUR LETTER BOX REGULARLY
HINT: IF GOING AWAY ON HOLIDAYS ASK A FRIENDLY NEIGHBOUR TO CLEAR YOUR LETTER BOX
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28 March, from NSW Road Safety - NSW GOV: Mobile Phone Use
Watch our video to brush up on the road rules for mobile phones. There are different rules for using your phone depending on your licence.
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25 March, from NSW Road Safety - NSW GOV: Child Seats
All children must be safely fastened in the correct child car seat for their age and size.
A child who is properly secured in an approved child car seat is less likely to be injured or killed in a crash than one who is not. For more information, visit site here.
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3 April, from Australian Department of Home Affairs
The National Security Hotline (NSC) has recorded its 400,000th contact, a major milestone for one of the critical tools keeping Australians safe from terrorism, foreign interference and other serious threats.
Every day our hotline operators receive information which can then be shared with intelligence and law enforcement agencies for further investigation.
Since it was established in 2002, a simple call, email, or text to the NSC has often been enough to trigger further action and make a difference.
If it doesn’t add up, speak up – Call 1800 123 400. For more information about what you can do to keep Australia safe visit site here.
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1 April, from the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
Lots of blood donors go away during the Easter long weekend, leaving Lifeblood short of donors. And with 1 in 2 donations being cancelled right now too, we need your help. Take the bloody oath and give life this Easter.
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31 March, from NSW Police Force
A nursing assistant has been charged following an investigation into the alleged assaults of residents at an aged care facility in Sydney’s North West.
On 26 March 2022, police received a report that two residents, aged 92 and 87, had allegedly been assaulted at a facility in Epping earlier in the month.
The 87-year-old woman received facial injuries during the alleged incident.
Officers from Ryde Police Area Command commenced an investigation and were made aware of alleged assaults on two further residents earlier in the year.
The residents – two 95-year-old women – were allegedly slapped by a nursing assistant.
Following inquiries, detectives attended a home on Powell Street, Homebush, about 4.30pm yesterday (Wednesday 30 March 2022).
A 25-year-old woman, a nursing assistant, was arrested at the home and taken to Ryde Police Station where she was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm (DV); and three counts of common assault (DV).
The woman was refused bail and appeared at Hornsby Local Court today (Thursday 31 March 2022), where she was given bail to reappear on Tuesday 10 May 2022.
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30 March, from NSW Rural Fire Service
You ‘herd’ it correctly! The NSW RFS has recruited a team of goats  to perform several hazard reductions across the state.
The honorary four-legged firefighters have been sourced from local farmers and in a controlled environment are grazing on grass to reduce the fuel loads in fire-prone areas.
No kidding – these goats provide an alternative to burning, which is heavily reliant on favourable weather. Rain hail or shine, these goats are here to help!
Read the full update in the latest edition of the Bush Fire Bulletin here.
Watch video here.
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30 March, from NSW Police Force: Can you help us locate Hira?
Hira Williams, aged 39, is wanted by virtue of an outstanding arrest warrant for domestic violence offences.
Hira is described as being of Pacific Islander appearance, between 180cm to 185cm tall, of medium build with brown hair and brown eyes.
Police have reason to believe that he may be utilising public transport to travel around the Sydney metropolitan area as well as areas in southwest and northwest Sydney.
Anyone who may have information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Triple Zero (000) or Crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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30 March,from Brooklyn, Neighbourhood Watch: Shared with permission from the Berowra Community group:
LOST FRIEND. Reward Offered!
Hi all, to the many Berowra friends who visit Brooklyn on occasion…. If you happen to have picked up this little creature last Tuesday evening / Wednesday at the Waterside playground, please get in touch! . He’s very much missed. Thanks!
Please see attached pics / poster.
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Dates for the Diary
Monday 04 - Thursday 14 April: Youth Week. Info.
Sunday 29 May: Ku-ring-gai Chase & Barry Ease Walk through Wahroonga
Sunday 18 September: Bobbin Head Classic charity bike ride
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30 March, from the Australian Federal Police
UPDATE: The AFP has been advised this matter has been re-scheduled, and the 61-year-old man is expected to appear in Port Macquarie Local Court on Wednesday, 6 April 2022.
A 61-year-old Port Macquarie man who allegedly purchased online items to make 3D printed firearm parts will face court today following a multi-agency investigation.
The investigation began following the establishment of Project Adestria, a joint venture between the Australian Federal Police, Australian Border Force (ABF) and Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre to identify and disrupt illicit firearm activities.
The project allegedly identified the man through online purchases and a parcel which was examined by the ABF.
AFP officers, with assistance from ABF, executed a search warrant at the man’s home earlier this month and seized a 3D printer, two spools of 3D filament and multiple electronic devices, including mobile phones, USBs, SD cards and laptops.
Further examination of these devices by AFP Digital Forensics allegedly found information about using a 3D printer to print firearms including a semi-automatic firearm and an assault rifle.
The man was charged with one count of possessing digital blueprints for the manufacture of a firearm.
 Read more here.
UPDATE: The AFP has been advised this matter has been re-scheduled, and the 61-year-old man is expected to appear in Port Macquarie Local Court on Wednesday, 6 April 2022.
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From NHW in Ku-ring-gai & Hornsby: 'Our 20 Favourite Crime Prevention Tips for Festive Season '
Tip #10. If you have a party, lock the front door. Consider allocating someone to monitor guests coming in/out. Thieves aren’t deterred by a house full of
people!
Tip #11. Hide any spare house keys very carefully. Thieves know the typical places: under door mats, plant pots, fake rocks, or just inside the garage door.
Tip #15. Beware allowing parcels to be delivered to your empty house doorstep. Thieves follow delivery vans. Consider requesting a FREE 24/7 parcel locker, or have mail held at the local post office. Maybe ask family or neighbours to help out?
Tip #16. Consider the deterrent of a dog. Put a dog bowl, warning sign, lead, tennis ball etc. at the front of your property. Consider a plug-in that attaches to sensor lighting and emulates a dog barking. See other 20 Tips for your home on our nhwkuringgaihornsby.org.au/tips/ website.
For more tips and translations, look at our website 'Tips' page here. Or try our WatchOut! website here, for links to some great information available on the internet. Or request a copy in your inbox here.
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2 April, From NZ Police
Did you see some good April Fools yesterday? Here's one of our favourites. We like the AFP comment, "How much? Asking for a friend."
Police have today issued new footwear to all staff. These shoes will not be appropriate for any aspects of frontline policing but 
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IMPORTANT CONTACTS & LINKS
Emergency (Police/Fire/Ambulance): 000
TTY: 106
NSW Police - Ku-ring-gai Police Area Command (PAC): 9476 9799
Hornsby Police Station, 292 Peats Ferry Road, Hornsby 2077
Local Police Facebook page: @Kuring Gai PAC
Non-emergency two-way communication
Police Assistance Line (PAL): 131 444
For non-urgent minor crime (Only victims may report.)
NSW Police Community Portal
Online reporting of non-emergency minor crime: lost property, intentional damage, graffiti or theft.
Interpreting & Translating Services: 131 450
NSW Police - website for crime prevention advice
Never be afraid or embarrassed to report a crime, concern or fear you have to the Police. The Police are here to help you.
Crime Stoppers NSW: 1800 333 000
Report crime anonymously
Report suspicious activity ASAP
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