Neighbourhood Watch in
Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby
eNewsletter #482 - 05 January 2021
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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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04 January, from NSW Health: If you feel unwell, avoid family gatherings and get tested for COVID-19 immediately.
Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever (37.5° or higher), cough, sore/scratchy throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, loss of smell or loss of taste. Other reported symptoms include fatigue, acute blocked nose (congestion), muscle pain, joint pain, headache, diarrhoea, nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, unexplained chest pain and conjunctivitis.
To find your nearest COVID-19 clinic, visit here.
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02 January, from Crime Stoppers NSW: COVID-19 UPDATE: 2 January 2020
The following measures for Greater Sydney (including Wollongong, Central Coast and Blue Mountains) are effective from midnight tonight;
 Face masks will be mandatory in the following indoor settings: shopping (retail, supermarkets and shopping centres),- public/shared transport,
- indoor entertainment (including cinemas and theatres),
- places of worship,
- hair and beauty premises.
Face masks will also be mandatory for all staff in hospitality venues and casinos and for patrons using gaming services. Compliance will start from Monday, 4 January 2021 with $200 on the spot fines for individuals for non-compliance. Children under 12 are exempt but are encouraged to wear masks where practicable.
 Gym classes reduced to 30 people. Places of worship and religious services limited to 1 person per 4sqm up to a maximum of 100 people per separate area. Weddings and funerals limited to 1 person per 4sqm up to a maximum of 100 people. Outdoor performances and protests reduced to 500 people. Controlled, outdoor gatherings (seated, ticketed, enclosed) reduced to 2,000 people. Night clubs not permitted.
People are still encouraged to limit non-essential gatherings and reduce their mobility where possible to further minimise the risk of transmission in the community. Whilst these measures do not apply to areas outside Greater Sydney (including Wollongong, Central Coast and Blue Mountains), we urge all residents and visitors across the State to practise COVID safe behaviours and get tested even if symptoms are mild.
We thank the community for their patience and understanding. Our priority is always to protect the health and safety of the community.
For more information visit here.
If you have information to pass on to police about a person or business not complying with NSW Government guidelines relating to COVID-19 please report this online here or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 (24/7). Save Triple Zero (000) for emergencies.
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31 December, from Ku-ring-gai command: If you want to make a difference in 2021, consider a career as a NSW Police Force officer.
Find out how you can join here.
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30 December, from Ku-ring-gai command: From the ocean and harbour to rivers and lakes, police will be out in force over the summer period and we'll be reminding boat users about the importance of wearing lifejackets, having correct safety equipment and not speeding.
If you are a skipper, remember you are responsible for the safety of everyone on your boat. If you are a passenger, wear a life jacket; it will save your life.
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The Driveway white line painting stencil is available for borrowing.
Please request via our NHW website Borrow page here.
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05 January, from Neighbourhood Watch in Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby: December 2020 Crime Stats
December 2020 crime stats have arrived for the suburbs within our Ku-ring-gai Police Area Command. Please join our Neighbourhood Watch in Ku-ring-gai & Hornsby Facebook group for all the details, or your suburb's NHW Facebook page, or email us for your suburb's stats here.
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04 January, Shared from Neighbourhood Watch in Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby group:
Berowra’s stoned youth at it again last night. Neighbours, please look out for suspicious activity at Barnett’s Road Lookout and playground. Empty bags of drugs and mosquito coils. The kids are in there at night which is illegal. Will be reported to the police - again. I know the name of 2 of the regulars.
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04 January, Shared with permission from the Thornleigh, Westleigh and Normanhurst Community group yesterday:
Limited details available. 13-15year olds.
A friend of my son just posted that he had a black van pull up beside him in Nomanhurst and try to pull him inside. Apparently the same thing happened to his mate a few weeks back in the Thornleigh area. Has anyone heard similar issues?
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02 January, Shared with permission from the Pymble and West Pymble Community group:
Hi all, sadly I have lost a small gold medallion about the size of $2 coin. It says Edward on one side, and Mummy on the other. Although its a long shot, if anyone comes across it please let me know. I've visited Frogmore Park, West Pymble Shops and South Turra shops in recent days. Thanks in advance, Renee
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02 January, from NSW Police: Police have charged 136 drivers with drink driving offences across the state on the first day of 2021 [edited to remove those not in our area]
Double-demerit points are in force throughout the period for speeding, seatbelt, mobile phone and motorcycle helmet offences. NSW Police officers will also be targeting other high-risk driver behaviour, including the Four Ds; drink, drug, dangerous and distracted driving. So far, 7906 speeding fines and 7196 infringement notices have been issued for other driving offences. Other incidents of note on day nine of the operation include:
Just after 8am yesterday (Friday 1 January 2021), police stopped the driver of a Toyota passenger van at an RBT site on the Pacific Highway at Lindfield. Police observed three adult passengers and two children, aged seven and 16, were not wearing a seat belt. The three adult passengers were each issued a
penalty notice for not wearing a seat belt. The driver, a 42-year-old man, from Baulkham Hills, was issued fines totalling $1821 which attracted 18 demerit points for having three unrestrained passengers, as well as two penalty notices for the unrestrained children.
About 7.15pm, officers from Kuring Gai Traffic and Highway Patrol detected a Ford sedan exceeding the speed limit by more than 45km/h on the Pacific Highway at Somersby. Police stopped and spoke with the driver, a 22-year-old man from Killarney Vale. Inquiries revealed the driver was a learner driver who was driving unaccompanied and was not displaying L plates. The man was issued infringement notices totalling $3682 for all offences, attracting 16 demerit points (double demerit provisions) and his licence was suspended.
Key statistics (progressive total):
Speed infringements: 7906
Breath tests: 170,753
PCA charges: 476
Major crashes: 601
Fatalities: 4
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01 January, A reminder from one of our residents: LONG-TERM PARKING
Some people left their car in the long-term parking at Mascot while away, and someone broke into the car. Using the information on the car's registration in the glove compartment, they drove the car to the people's home and robbed it. So I guess if we are going to leave the car in long-term parking, we should NOT leave our registration/insurance cards in it, nor the remote garage door opener. This gives us something to think about with all our new electronic technology.
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31 December, Shared with permission from the Wahroonga Community group:
Posting for a friend: Serial number of the stolen bike WSBC001101899P
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31 December, Shared with permission from the Pymble and West Pymble Community group: Very disappointed!
My 16 year old son worked hard to earn money to buy a decent first car instead of a  box, and over the “festive season” someone has hit it and not left details  Parked on Dunoon Ave. Someone must know something!!! Black/dark car, damaged over the last week.
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31 December, Shared with permission from the Thornleigh, Westleigh and Normanhurst Community group:
Did anyone hear kids vandalising properties or cars outside last night around 11pm?? We are on Pomona street and has always been safe from all this. Last night husband heard something outside, we checked but couldn't see anything. But this morning our car that was parked on the street had a broken mirror on the passenger side.(away from the road,so can't be a hit and run). Looks like they kicked it or something. He also noticed other cars on the street with their mirrors turns and scratched.
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31 December, from NSW Police: Two men have been injured during a home invasion in the Hills District overnight.
About 1am (Thursday 31 December 2020), emergency services were called to a home on Purser Avenue, Castle Hill, follow reports a group of nine males – armed with an axe, knife, hammer and firearm – entered the home and threatened the occupants. Police have been told the group demanded property from the six people inside, before stabbing an 18-year-old man in the stomach several times. A seventh occupant, a 17-year-old boy, was in the backyard at the time and was hit on the head with a hammer. The group stole six mobile phones, before further damaging the home and leaving in a vehicle, not further described. The injured men were treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Westmead Hospital.
Officers from The Hills Police District established a crime scene, before searching the area with assistance from the Dog Unit and PolAir. Detectives would like to speak to seven males who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or here. Information is treated in strict confidence.
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30 December, from 9News: Man's body found in bin room near Sydney shopping centre
A man's body has been discovered in an exterior bin room near a shopping centre on Sydney's Upper North Shore.
Around 12.30pm today emergency services were called to a small shopping centre on Edgeworth David Avenue in Hornsby.
Article here.
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29 December, Shared by a resident this evening: Hello
We had an attempted break in at our home in Normanhurst two weeks ago. There have been other similar attempts in Wahroonga, Thornleigh, Normanhurst and surrounding areas. Thanks
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29 December, from The Hills command: Hills Police are investigating the theft of alcohol from a bottle shop in Glenorie on the 22 December 2020.
Police would like to speak to the male depicted the photo below, who may be able to assist with enquiries. E 77234736
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or here. Information is treated in strict confidence.
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Taken from 'Our 20 Favourite Crime Prevention Tips to Protect your Identity:
Tip #6: Be aware of wi-fi security, especially items such as baby monitors. Ensure you set a new secure password on all items, especially wi-fi devices, internet router, computer, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, telephone answering-machine, smart TV – look around your home – also known as the ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT).
Tip #8: Shred any unneeded document (statements, accounts) that has your personal details (eg signature, birth date), as well as credit cards and loyalty cards. Your local Neighbourhood Watch group may have a shredder to borrow – ask your CPO. For generic letters, simply tear out your name/address, before recycling. Keep receipts & always check statements.
Tip #12: Never give out personal details (eg date of birth, maiden name, signature) to unknown people, whether by phone, for surveys, at the door, by email or on the internet. Remove all personal documents from your vehicle.
Did you know our website has a Tips page with "Our 20 Favourite Crime Prevention Tips to Protect your Identity" along with many others to download FREE? nhwkuringgaihornsby.org.au/tips/
Did you know that Neighbourhood Watch has a shredder you may borrow for FREE? Request via our Borrow page: nhwkuringgaihornsby.org.au/borrow/
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Thanks to Cop Humour Australia
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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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