My house backs onto the Milner rd houses and I was working at the back
between noon and 3 and didn't hear an alarm go off. I have also had
intruders in my garden again at night. When I came home at 11.30am along
Strubens rd, the obsid van was parked in the shade near the N2 bridge!?
On Wednesda
I had an intruder (could be more than one) on my property in Strubens
Road, Lower Wrench end on Tuesday night, nothing was taken. Can we not have
the horse cart back on this side again?
On Wednesday, 17 February 2016 20:07:46 UTC+2, Jonah Sack wrote:
>
> There were several attempted break-ins i
Our garage and cottage were broken into last night. The closed cottage
window was wrenched open and a child (?) got in through the burglar bars.
The opening is approx cottage pane size 28 by 24 cm. The intruders came
onto the property from our neighbor's house. I hope this isn't the start of
a
On Sunday night 1st Nov at the Lower Wrench end of Strubens road a bike
was stolen form my garden. The intruder climbed over the high wall and
forced the street door open to get it out. The bike was chained to a
hefty plant which was broken. My house is a stones throw from the horse
cart and
The young Norwegian couple staying in our cottage were confronted by a man
in the street saying he wanted to wash their car, but they said no thanks.
Yesterday morning at 8.30 the man had jumped over the wall and was in the
garden standing outside the cottage. They asked him to leave and he said
Thanks Claire.
On Thursday, 9 April 2015 14:32:34 UTC+2, Rich wrote:
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> Hi Gill
>
> I heard the dogs barking around that time, I wonder if he got on along the
> wall at the back.
>
> There is an active Whatsapp group for urgent security issues in our
> section of Obs,
Thanks Claire.
On Thursday, 9 April 2015 14:32:34 UTC+2, Rich wrote:
>
> Hi Gill
>
> I heard the dogs barking around that time, I wonder if he got on along the
> wall at the back.
>
> There is an active Whatsapp group for urgent security issues in our
> section of Obs,
Thanks James
On Thursday, 9 April 2015 13:12:50 UTC+2, Gill wrote:
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> Strubens road Lower Wrench end. I found an intruder looking into my
> bathroom window at 5am this morning. A young black man dressed rather
> conspicuously in a red polo shirt and red beret! I screamed a
Strubens road Lower Wrench end. I found an intruder looking into my
bathroom window at 5am this morning. A young black man dressed rather
conspicuously in a red polo shirt and red beret! I screamed and he ran. I
pressed the panic button and ADT took twenty munites to arrive by which
time he was
Thanks for removing the mattress so quickly, much. appreciated
On Friday, 6 February 2015 12:49:38 UTC+2, Ursula van Stavel wrote:
>
> We will be picking it up this afternoon. Remember we do remove building
> rubble at a fee!
>
> On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 12:46 PM,
At 12.30 today Friday 6th Some one has driven past my house and dumped a
half burned filthy double mattress in the street outside my drive way.!
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On Tuesday, 2 December 2014 13:47:20 UTC+2, Ursula van Stavel wrote:
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> Please be on the look out for this vehicle.The second pic is of one of the
> occupants .They abducted a couple,robbed them and luckily did not hurt them
>
I agree which vehicle and what is the point of a vague picture?
Dear Barry
So very sorry to hear this news. My condolence
Gill
On Tuesday, 28 October 2014 09:46:52 UTC, Barrie Terblanche wrote:
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> After battling for almost two weeks, my mom passed away in ICU yesterday.
> Although she was making progress, she was still very vulnerable, and in t
I agree. It was better with foot foot-patrollers?
On Monday, 20 October 2014 13:47:03 UTC+1, Bronwyn wrote:
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> I agree. My subjective view is that things have taken a turn for the worse
> since teh advent of the CCTV cameras.
>
> On Monday, 20 October 2014 13:55:47 UTC+2, Taki wrote:
>>
>> O
I am so sorry to hear of the awful attack on Barrie's mother, I hope she
recovers soon. Also the highjacking in Alfred st at gunpoint . The endless
mindless car window smashing. house break ins. Is there no longer any
security operating in Observatory?? And the area around Alfred,Crown
On Saturday evening at 7pm four young white women had parked their hired car
near the corner of Strubens & Lower Wrench roads to drop off one them. The
driver switched of the ignition and got out to say good bye.
Three young black men, one very noticeable in a trilby hat, came around the
co
Does any one know what the shouting in the Lower Wrench end of Strubens
road was at around the same time 3.30 and 4 am Friday morning?
On Saturday, 26 January 2013 06:58:35 UTC+2, Rich wrote:
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> We had a break in - early hours of Thursday morning - probably between 3
> and 4am. One of our nei
I sent in an objection too. Living in Eden Road, with Mike's panel beaters
on the corner I know very well what it's like to have industry in your
street ... neighbourhood ... suburb. Obs has enough problems with the
existing (legal) businesses operating in the suburb. The fewer the merr
ed to pay the fine.
It seems to me that as long as these are the 'steps' taken to control the
undesirable elements of society (and I'm not referring to the prostitutes
themselves here), nothing will change for the better.
Gill
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Aw cute. And thanks James. I'm also one of these cat-huggers who thinks that
all avenues need to be used to find lost pets - including bantams.
gg
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I have had a 20m black extention cord and 15m orange lawnmower lead
stolen from my garage in Strubens road. The culprit would have had to
climb over the fence to get them. They were in the garage that dosn't
lock and had been there for four years! Today I was sweeping outside
my house and two colo
You can also count me in if you need a 'lynch mobster' :).
Gill
On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 8:46 AM, Colleen Bester (CI)
wrote:
> I’m in…I finish work at 4pm…could join you at 4:30pm…..
>
>
>
> Colleen 021 414 1130
>
>
>
> *From:* obsnw@googlegroups.com [mail
Rob and I support Teun too. Wholeheartedly.
Gill
On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 9:55 AM, Justin Ashley
wrote:
> I fully support Teun’s letter. I don’t think he is over stating his
> position at all.
>
>
>
> Pubs and clubs have their place in any community as places of entertainmen
ently overseas which is why the cell number didn't work. I
doubt whether they will report the theft, so it will just fade away.
The number I dialled for VS was 447 1066 - it seems to have redirected to
447 6052 - I spoke to them at 16:56.
Regards,
Gill
On Mon, Jan 3, 2011 at 10:58 PM, James Cow
es my mind that this could be an inside job - they went to
a lot of trouble scaling that high wall with a heavy piece of car - and they
needed a specific axle.
Unfortunately I doubt they'll be caught but you never know. Almost certainly
the car they were driving is stolen too, but it's also
Vetus Schola but unfortunately
they were very quick.
We suspect that the theft was from Mike's Panel Shop, but we can't get
hold of them as the cell number in the phone book is incorrect. I have
reported it to the police.
Gill Gimberg
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Thanks so much for all the suggestions.
On Nov 22, 3:28 pm, Adéle - Proud2B wrote:
> Dear Gill
>
> We are forever looking for good old clothes for the families we support in
> many communities and we are in Obs. See my contact detail below.
>
> Yours in PROUD2B
> where every
Can anyone suggest what organisation I can donate good old clothes to? Thanks
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On Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 10:48 AM, Twigg, Anton wrote:
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> I don’t think you should apologise – you certainly galvanized a lot of us
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they'll keep rather
than lose their clients.
Gill
On Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 12:08 PM, David Raphael wrote:
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>
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> Annual Radio Network Fee:
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>
>
> ADT has recently billed its annual rad
or standard level of service), plus the extra cost for the various
additional services offered. And – here is my main point, so I'll shout –
MAKE THE PRICE LIST AVAILABLE TO SUBSCRIBERS.
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the OCA parking lot is
>> 246.34 pm we also get charged 133.95 for patrols..
>>
>> Helen
>>
>> - Original Message -
>> *From:* Gill Gimberg
>> *To:* obsnw@googlegroups.com
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Good idea Trevor.
I'm paying R297.26 incl. VAT and have been a subscriber for - I think - 5
years plus. It is unacceptable that the longer one has been a subscriber,
the more one pays! What about loyalty? Ridiculous policy.
Gill
On Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 1:27 PM, Trevor Hughes wrote:
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keep
clients, but in the long term the non-complaining clients will end up paying
for the reduced-fee clients, not to mention new contracts at special prices,
etc.
Gill
On Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 8:54 AM, Rosemary Robins wrote:
> I cancelled my contract with ADT as from the end of this month.
Good idea.
Gill
On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 12:08 PM, Rosemary Robins wrote:
> Some flowers, wine or fruit/food hamper for her when she returns home? Can
> we drop off donations at your office Brian? Any other suggestions?
>
> On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 11:46 AM, Michael Kempen
> wrote
Rob and I would also attend.
Gill
On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 10:00 AM, Julia Teale wrote:
> I would definately attend and do as much as I can to get others to as well.
> Julia
>
> - Original Message -
> From: Trevor Hughes
> To: obsnw@googlegroups.com
> Sent: Thursday
The power surge we had last month caused a huge amount of damage for
so many people. I personally spent over R1000 replacing daylight
sensors,light bulbs etc. My Standard insurance said they don't cover
any damage caused by power surges! Has anyone else had any luck with
insurance? I walked pas
n the door was broken to gain entry. I believe they
did report it to SAPS.
Earlier this week I saw car window glass in the parking area behind
Wunders, but I don't know the details. However, it was most like a
car break-in.
Gill
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w their rubbish on the sidewalks, refuse to recycle, have
> > noisy parties, drive badly... . So, the consensus is PICK UP THE SHIT. Good
> > luck. Inconsiderate people seldom change...
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> > Julia
> > - Original Message - From: "Gill"
> > To: "Th
Well said Markus! I agree, many dog owners in Obs seem too lazy to
walk their dogs any further than the nearest neighbour's entrance! I
spend my life picking up peoples dog shit in front of my gatage.
What's worng with a walk at the river for those with out cars and
Newlands forest for those with
Right on! Julia. And a wonderful New Year to everyone. Gill
On Jan 2, 1:02 pm, "Julia Teale" wrote:
> Dear H Schultz
>
> the internet has proved to be a quick, cheap and environmentally friendly
> way to distribute information, gather opinion and form groups. The reason
Hi Brian I am anxious enough just dealing with the goings on in Obs.
Do we really need added horror stories (even if they turn out ok) from
further a field that we can do nothing about and have already seen in
the local paper? I am sure you mean well.
On Dec 17, 5:45 pm, Brian Gray wrote:
> Dear
I think it should be closed. Although having recently got a bike it
will mean I would have to go over the bridge to get to the other side
of the line! What is going to happen to the ramps leading down to
the subway? They would also need to be closed off or filled in. And
the small bits of land o
Hi Natalie sounds like a awful experience your mother had. When I am
out riding my bike around lower Obs, a couple of times I have noticed
groups of young black men walking toward the swimming pool. They did
feel a bit threatening and I went out of my way to avoid ,them easier
on a bike than on fo
ge is at 7. They come up to the office. It is the time they
> > > > tend to fill out reports, swap radio batteries and so forth. I know it
> > > > is a weakness -SAPS suffers the same problem at 6 - but VS remain
> > > > alert with their radios and phones on and are
I have a walk most mornings for about half and hour around 7-8am in
lower Obs and I have not yet seen Vetus Schola! Can someone tell me
where they are at this time of day? I know they are around later 11ish!
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I have a walk most mornings around 7-8 am in lower Obs and I have yet
to encounter Vetus Schola! Where are they at this time of morning? I
know there are around later 11ish!
On Dec 2, 9:39 am, Reinmar wrote:
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> thread
I can understand your fears Marina and can imagine how shocking it
must have been. I have lived in Obs (Milner and now Strubens rd)
since 2002 and it seems to go through bad patches. (Like now) But
crime in the area seened much worse then! I know this is really not
much help if your mind is mad
I am so sorry Johann, wishing you a peacefull weekend.
On Nov 27, 9:16 am, Johann du Plooy wrote:
> At approx 8:45pm as we were sitting down to dinner, we heard a noise from
> our bedroom, barely 3m away. Immediately, I tried the door but it was locked
> from the inside, a room we had excited bar
I feel it must be the same group of people who have checked out the
area. so the more photographs the better,I will get snapping!And
yes they have the advantage of an easy escape via the railway line or
the underpass. Possibly they live in the area,on the upper side of the
railwayline! Does
Does anyone have details of the tall black man? Is it the same man I
described walking down Strubens road checking out all the cars the
previous week?
On Nov 22, 11:31 am, Johann du Plooy wrote:
> There was a burglary last night 21 Nov at a house on the corner of Lower
> Wrensch & Milner in Lowe
Saturday 14th Nov At 7.30 am. This morning I saw walking down
Strubens Road from the Mowbray side. Two men one very tall and dark
skinned dressed in black with stud earrings a straw hat and cut off
gloves. (an Obz type!) The other walking ten paces behind him was
short paler skinned with a p
Can anyone tell me if there have been any other breakins further down
Milner road between Lower Wrench and the station? Thanks Gill
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Hi Helen,
Eden Road between Trill and Bowden:
At least two missing gutters on the residential side of the street, and one
missing drain cover outside Wunders, just next to their double gates. (Rob
put wooden slats over this to make it less unsafe.)
Thanks,
Gill
On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 3:39
Hi,
Winders was burgled on Friday night - same MO. We heard from a lady who
works there - we were out at the time. The window the burglar broke into was
opposite our house in Eden Road - somebody climbed up the downpipe, opened
the window without breaking it and stole a laptop.
Gill & Rob
Hi Rob,
Didn't receive the questionnaire.
Rob Gimberg
On Sat, May 16, 2009 at 6:21 PM, Rob Gaylard wrote:
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> I have sent an email message and short questionnaire to ONW members
> whose email addresses I have. If you are a member but did not receive
> the email, or if you would like to beco
I was privileged to be invited to attend a police operation consisting of
four separate road blocks spread out over the suburbs of CapeTown.
Regrettably I was the only person present from any of the Neighborhood Watch
areas, and this disappointment was expressed by Comm. van der Riel.
SAPS officer
s garden? In a park?
Why don't the festival people clean up ALL the streets in Obs after
the festival? Better still, keep the drunken revellers out of the
streets. It is, after all, a residential neighbourhood.
Gill
On Mon, Dec 8, 2008 at 2:04 PM, Darth Brink <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrot
sign - the better.
Once I've had a discussion with Standard Bank I'll let the ONW know the outcome.
Gill G
On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 8:31 AM, Helen Swart <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> I said this before and I say it again. If Standard Bank is not concerned
> about the s
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