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eNewsletter #471 - 20 October 2020

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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19 October, from Hornsby Hospital: Mental health clinicians are now based at Ku-ring-gai police station offering on scene or telephone assessment to assist officers manage people in a mental health crisis as part of a new program.
The clinicians officially joined the ranks at the local area police commands last month and will be embedded in the stations offering support to officers in how to respond to mental health emergencies, as well as attend situations where mental health concerns have been raised. The Police Ambulance and Clinical Early Response (PACER) program is part of the NSW Government’s $73 million COVID-19 mental health package and sees 36 specialist mental health clinicians employed across 10 police area commands and districts in Sydney following the strong results of a pilot program. NSW Police last year attended more than 55,000 mental health incidents.

19 October, from NSW Health: Updates on restrictions for entering NSW if you have been in Victoria or crossing the NSW-Victoria border.

New transit permits
From Friday 16 October you can enter NSW from Victoria if have a permit and you are

  • driving from South Australia via the Sturt Highway
  • transiting by road, rail or air directly from the Spirit of Tasmania
  • transiting only through a Victorian airport without leaving the airport.

The exemption to enter NSW from South Australia after transiting through Victoria on the Sturt Highway expired at 12.01am Monday 19 October and you will need to apply for the new permit.

If you are transiting through NSW to another destination you can travel by road provided you have not been in a restricted area (Melbourne) or an area of concern in the last 14 days. You are no longer required to only transit by air. You will still need a permit to enter.

More info and to apply for a permit click
here.

19 October, from NSW Road Safety: Motorcyclists can sometimes be hard to see.
Just because you can’t see them, doesn’t mean they aren’t there. #MotorcycleAwarenessMonth
Check your blind spots and help motorcyclists ride to live:
http://ridetolive.nsw.gov.au/
15 October, from Ku-ring-gai command: We are still experiencing some break and enters along with steal from motor vehicles incidents within the Command.
To have your 'space' violated by offender/s breaking into your home or vehicle can have negative consequences for you, the victim. You could be left with not only a loss of your possessions, some being irreplaceable, but also a sense of anger and the loss of a sense of safety and security.
Some simple tips for you to consider which can go a fair way to minimising the chances of someone breaking into your property are:
  • Ensure all windows and doors to your home are securely locked, even when at home or pottering in your garden.
  • Ensure your car doors are locked when you park it in the street, in your driveway, under your carport or even in your garage.
  • Consider having sensor lighting installed. Thieves hate being in the spotlight! Darkness is their friend.
  • Consider installing a reliable CCTV system
  • Consider installing a reliable house and or car alarm
  • Consider clearing away foliage in front of your homes, giving a clear view of your home from the street. (This maximises the chance of any potential offender being seen by your neighbour as they enter your property).
If you are a victim of this type of crime, please call triple zero ‘000’ if the offenders are still at or near the scene.
If you discover at a later date and time that you have become a victim of this offence, please call the Police Assistance Line (PAL) on ‘131444’ to report the incident.

And from the comments: Any particular suburbs? No - generally across the command.
15 October, from Transport for NSW: Take the driver's seat on your first trip through NorthConnex to see how you'll be able to drive in and out of the tunnels 🚗 🚌 🚚
Learn more on the NorthConnex driver education page
here.

15 October, from Transport for NSW: Truck and bus access to Pennant Hills Road between the M1 and M2 will change when NorthConnex opens in the coming weeks.
A new regulation will be in place and fines apply. Find out what it means for you on the Pennant Hills Regulation page 
here.

Crime Stats for September 2020:



If you can't read them, please email us
NHWKuringgaiHornsby@gmail.com
20 October: Apologies we missed sharing a post from 4 days ago from Pymble and West Pymble Community group
My family home in West Pymble got robbed last night stealing phones, laptops and expensive handbags. Please make sure your locking your cars and homes every night so this doesn’t happen to you!
19 October: Congratulations to Neighbourhood Watch - Berowra (@NHWBerowra) on their new Neighbourhood Watch Facebook page and the retirement of their old one that was giving technical problems.
Just in time for the Crime Prevention Forum on Tuesday 03 November @ 6pm in the Community Hall. Please would you tell the world about the new Facebook page to follow? It services Berowra, Berowra Heights, Berowra Waters and Cowan. The followers of the old page need to know about this brand new page. Thank you. And good luck, @NHWBerowra!
19 October from Berowra Neighbourhood Watch: Report, report, report.
Please take a minute to read this flyer that outlines the different ways of reporting crime in the Ku-ring-gai NSW Police Area Command. It helps understand the different scenarios and which phone number would be most appropriate. The flyer was developed thanks to Ku-ring-gai Council in response to residents approaching our Neighbourhood Watch volunteers at crime prevention stalls at community events and saying they were confused. Our Crime Prevention Officer at Hornsby police station helped compile its content.
Report, report, report.



Please email us NHWKuringgaiHornsby@gmail.com for your own copy.

Dates for the Diary

Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 October: Ku-ring-gai Council Chemical Cleanout St Ives Showground 9am -3:30pm. Info. 
Saturday 31 October:
Self Defence Workshop for Women by Personal Strength. 1:30-3:30pm @ 1/786 Pac Hwy, Gordon.
Info.
Saturday 31 October: PCYC Driver Education programs 11-2pm
Info
Sunday 25 October: NHW NSW Inc AGM @ Ryde/Eastwood Leagues Club 1-5pm. tbc whether face-to-face or via Zoom.
Tuesday 03 November: Crime Prevention Forum 6-8pm @ Berowra Community Centre. Speaker: Snr Cst Colin Mitchell, NHW volunteer(s). Info from Nathan Tilbury at
ntilbury@hornsby.nsw.gov.au or call 0403 227 560.

Thursday 12 November: PCYC Driver Education programs 4:30-7:30pm Info
Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 November: Garage Sale Trail Info
Tuesday 24 November: Gordon/Killara/East Killara/some St Ives Neighbourhood Watch AGM 7-9pm via Zoom. Email NHWGordon@gmail.com for Meeting ID and password.
Saturday 28 November: PCYC Driver Education programs 3-6pm
Info
18 October, Shared with permission from the Pymble and West Pymble Community group:
Saw this note about “flower thief” on Beechworth Road this morning. I hope this will never happen again in our neighbourhood.


18 October, Shared with permission from the Berowra Community group:
We had our car stolen from out the front of our home on Goodwyn Road overnight. Have called police but if anyone sees a white Nissan Quasqai rego CU90GN please let us know. It was parked on the street locked with the keys inside the house.
17 October, Shared with permission from the Thornleigh, Westleigh and Normanhurst Community group:
Did anyone witness a traffic accident (involving a black car & a silver car) at the intersection of Duffy Ave and The Esplanade at about 6.10pm this evening, Saturday? If you did, I’d be grateful if you could PM me please.
17 October, Shared with permission from the St Ives Community group:
These racist posters are popping up in the Chase. The police have been informed and the posters I’ve observed taken down. If you or a friend is involved please know that this is right wing nazi type behavior and completely unacceptable. There are laws against hate crimes in this country.

17 October, from Northern Beaches command: Yesterday we reported on the arrest of a man at Collaroy by police investigating reports of a break-in and assault at a home at neighbouring Collaroy Plateau.
The 31-year old was charged with aggravated break and enter and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Police responding to calls of screams coming from the home last Friday afternoon were told three men had forced their way in; that a 37-year old man had been assaulted. This morning police from the Ku-ring-gai Proactive Crime Team arrested a man in a street at Hornsby. The 25-year old has also been charged with aggravated break and enter and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He was refused bail pending an appearance at court. The search continues for a third man.
Information about JUNK MAIL from Auspost 

Unaddressed mail
Place a 'No Junk Mail' or 'Addressed Mail Only' sign or sticker on your letterbox if you don't wish to receive catalogues and other unaddressed mail items. Our postal delivery officers are instructed not to deliver unaddressed mail to letterboxes with this signage.
Please note: Material deemed to be political, educational, religious and charitable is exempt from "No Junk Mail" signed letterboxes according to standards developed by the Australian Catalogue Association.

Addressed promotional mail
Register on the Association for Data-driven Marketing & Advertising's (ADMA) '
Do Not Mail' register to stop receiving mail from any businesses you don't currently deal with.
Please note: Registrations only relate to ADMA member companies so may not stop all unwanted promotional mail. If you want to stop receiving mail from a specific business or businesses, then you will need to contact the business directly and advise them to take your name off their mailing list. Australia Post only delivers about 10 per cent of unaddressed mail delivered to Australian households. We cannot guarantee that other unaddressed mail delivery companies will do the same.

More info on the Auspost website click
here.
17 October, Shared with permission from the Wahroonga Community group:
Hi guys, I parked my car on Stuart Street (church side) on Wednesday 14/10 at 8:50am and returned around 5:20pm to see my car was side swiped and side mirror broken off. No note left and had to pay excess for the damage... did anyone notice the damage / see my car? Trying to nail down what time this could have happened. Police are going to investigate for any residential security cameras but there’s no witnesses at this stage. Let me know if you know of or saw anything at all 🙏🏼 Thank you!!



14 October, from Hornsby Hospital: TRICK OR TREAT
If your children are planning on trick or treating this Halloween, there are a few important guidelines to follow to keep the event COVID-19 safe.
Providing levels of community transmission remain low, NSW Health is supportive of Halloween celebrations going ahead – with some caveats:

• It should be a front-yard event, not a front-door event (keep event outdoors)
• Instead of communal lolly bowls, consider other ways of distributing treats (eg strewn along the front fence, have hand sanitiser at the front gate)
• Trick or treat on a household basis (eg a supervising adult and children from the same household), rather than groups of young people together
• Maintain physical distancing between trick or treating households – don’t all crowd together in a pack
• Keep it local – put effort into decorating the front yard rather than focusing on well-known “treat streets”
• Don’t share costume face masks.
Ku-ring-gai Council's road safety calendar is now available.
Every year, Council releases a very popular Road Safety Calendar to its residents. The new calendar is now available from customer service, libraries and can be ordered online while stock lasts! (Limits apply) 
The information about where to get it from etc is all
here.
16 October, from Crime Stoppers NSW: Did you know that if your business has been a victim of Fraud you can now report this online to the NSW Police Force Community Portal?
You can report Fraud online when:
You are a business and person(s) have failed to pay for goods or services that you have already provided eg:
  • ➡️ Fuel theft
  • ➡️ Taxi fare
  • ➡️ Accommodation
  • ➡️ Restaurant meal
  • ➡️ Medical or dental services, or
  • ➡️ Personal services
You can also report online:
  • ✅ Lost Property
  • ✅ Theft
  • ✅ Intentional Damage or Graffiti
  • ✅ Minor Traffic Crash
  • ✅ Crime Information direct to Crime Stoppers
Visit the NSWPF Community Portal here.

16 October, Shared with permission from the Wahroonga Community group:
Just a heads up. My husband surprised some dodgy looking people early this morning on our street (Hampden Ave) They ran back to their 1990s blue hatchback and took off when the dogs barked and he appeared ( around 5.30am). Just remember to lock houses and cars (and be grateful sometimes for barking dogs!)
16 October, Shared with permission from the Wahroonga Community group yesterday:
I was sitting on the bench near the Wahroonga carpark when I witnessed the grey car crash into and damage the side of the blue car. The women in the grey car was just about to drive away without leaving her details when another person in the carpark commented to the women that she had just crashed into the blue car. She then got out of her car and had a look. I hope she left her details but I did not witness her do so . This accident happened at approximately 11.30 this morning. DM me if you would like me to be a witness.



15 October, UPDATED to include road. Shared with permission from the Pymble and West Pymble Community group:
Damn Pymble bandits have stuck again and raided my car. Can’t say they broke in cause silly me didn’t lock it. They didn’t think my husband’s sunnies were cool enough but have taken mine. So much for living in the worst looking house on the worst street in west Pymble. They don’t discriminate. Yanko rd. Near Kendall St.
And in the comments; They went through mine too. Mine was unlocked too. Good thing or bad thing 🤷‍♀️ Didn't take the sunglasses either. 🤦‍♀️
15 October, from Northern Beaches command: We all know the popularity of shopping online...
How easy it is to browse, select and pay for that purchase in the comfort of home...
How good it is to find that parcel waiting just a day or so later at your front door.
Trouble is, a good many of us will be out when that parcel arrives meaning it can be left, often for hours, in the open and on its own.
Increasingly, crooks are prowling our streets, doing their best to get to our parcels before we do.
The months leading up to Christmas are likely to see them as active in our suburbs as the delivery drivers on their runs.
So, we're urging people to think of alternatives to the doorstep drop-off:
  • perhaps pick up your parcels from the post office...
  • use increasingly convenient click-and-collect facilities...
  • have parcels delivered to where someone is at home or waiting.
It's all about thwarting the thieves and ensuring it's you and not them who gets to open and enjoy that purchase from online.

14 October, from Crime Stoppers NSW: Did you know?
If a firearm is lost or stolen the registered owner of the firearm must notify Police immediately and notify the Firearms Registry in writing within 7 days and provide particulars of the loss or theft as per the requirements of clause 119(2) of the Firearms Regulation 2017.
If you have information about someone who has stolen firearms please report to Crime Stoppers online
here.
14 October, from Hornsby Council: PENNANT HILLS TOWN CENTRE 
Council, in partnership with Transport for NSW, have introduced 40km/h speed limits throughout the Pennant Hills town centre. 40km/h signs have been installed and the maximum speed limit for those areas will be 40km/h at all times. Driving at lower speeds improves a driver’s ability to stop quickly and react to the unexpected. This creates a safer road environment for all road users, particularly vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, pedestrians and cyclists.
Find out more
here.
14 October, from Northern Beaches command: It's all about the safety of humans and their pets.
In this case, of the driver having full control of their vehicle and ensuring they're not distracted.
Having a dog, or person for that matter, sitting on your lap will both distract and increase the risk of losing control and crashing.
With the dog or person unrestrained, the chances are high they will be hurt or worse as they're flung into the windscreen or hit by a deploying air bag.
Under the NSW Road Rules, the penalty for driving a motor vehicle with person or animal in lap is $464 and three demerit points.
In a school zone, that increases to $581 and four points.
On the subject of safety, animals:
  • can't be led by anyone driving or sitting in a moving vehicle or on a motorcycle or pushbike.
  • should not be on a motorcycle in front of the rider.
14 October, Shared with permission from the Mt Colah/Kuring-gai Families group:
More graffiti at the top of Donlea Way ffs. I’m convinced to get security cameras at this point 🤬🤬

14 October, from 9Now: LINDFIELD Tracked down again: Plumcorp tradie boss allegedly rips off 82-year-old with dementia

Full story
here.
13 October, from the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation: Knowing where to report is important.
  • If a child is being contacted or groomed by a potential offender, make a report at www.accce.gov.au/report.
    Try and collect evidence first, then block the user.
  • If you see child abuse material online, make a report to www.eSafety.gov.au/report
    who can help get it removed.
  • If you believe a child is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000) or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 to report in confidence.
Taken from "Our 20 Favourite Crime Prevention Tips for Letterboxes"
  1. DO KEEP YOUR LETTERBOX LOCKED. Remember, a lock is not a lock unless you use it. Consider using a ‘Tubular Pin Tumbler Lock’ which cannot be copied.
  2. DO EMPTY YOUR LETTERBOX EACH DAY.
  3. DO CONSIDER A POST OFFICE BOX (P.O. BOX) FOR SECURE ITEMS. For example, credit cards, cheque books.


More tips and translations can be found on our website 'Tips' page
here.
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

 
Neighbourhood Watch within Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby:
Website
NHWKuringgaiHornsby.org.au
Facebook @NHWKuringgaiHornsby
Facebook Group NHWKuringgaiHornsby
Twitter @NHWKRGHornsby
Email NHWKuringgaiHornsby@gmail.com


 
WatchOut! - our own one-stop-shop for crime prevention links:
Website  WatchOut.org.au
Facebook @NHWWatchOut

 
Local Facebook pages/groups:
Neighbourhood Watch - Berowra 
Brooklyn Neighbourhood Watch
Neighbourhood Watch - East Killara
Neighbourhood Watch - Galston, Glenorie, Arcadia, Dural (Rural Areas)
NHW Galston, Glenorie, Arcadia & Dural (Rural Areas) Facebook Group
Neighbourhood Watch - Gordon
Gordon (NSW) Community (incl NHW) Facebook Group
Neighbourhood Watch - Hornsby
Neighbourhood Watch - Killara
Neighbourhood Watch - Mt Colah
Neighbourhood Watch - Mt Kuring-gai
Neighbourhood Watch - Normanhurst
Neighbourhood Watch - Pennant Hills
Neighbourhood Watch - St Ives
Neighbourhood Watch - Turramurra
Neighbourhood Watch - Wahroonga
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