[obsnw] Re: ONW AGM of 18 October 2017 - Minutes

​Dear ONW Chairperson/s Congratulations on a successful AGM held on 18 October 2017. Well done to all those who made another ONW AGM possible and who carried it through another year, if not mistaken 'year Nine'​. Thank you to all those who during the past year with unfailing hands, carried the

[obsnw] Re: ONW Monthly Meeting - Thursday, 11 May 2017 - A Touch of Madness

Thanks so much for the excellent format of feedback via the statistics and wishing the ONW monthly meeting and visioning workshop great success. James[?] On 9 May 2017 at 10:32, Obs NW Chairman wrote: > Hello, > > Its hard to believe its May already. Please join us

[obsnw] Re: ONW Monthly Meeting Minutes - 5 May 2016

I commend the ONW Chairman and ONW Committee for the successful meeting held on Thursday 5th May and for a thorough and interesting set of minutes having been promptly circulated. Well done too to the ONW individuals and other role players who, by their unselfish endeavors unto the Observatory

[obsnw] Fwd: [iloveobs] Burglary

-- Forwarded message -- From: Trow Dale Date: 29 January 2016 at 08:14 Subject: [iloveobs] Burglary To: "ilove...@googlegroups.com" HI We had an unwanted visitor at 3.30pm yesterday afternoon (in Low Street). They crowbar'ed our

Re: [obsnw] Mezani Lounge closed thanks to Const Mark Berry

Dear Mark, Chadwick, Barry and others behind the scenes (DPO etc) A great well done thus far!! Bravo Zulu and keep pressure doubled up. Don't get me wrong - the fight is not against the rogue clubs per se, the fight is often with the authorities who makes the rules and then seemingly struggles

[obsnw] Fwd: New submission: Contact Us - Obswatch.org.za

-- Forwarded message -- From: Ronel Botha rbotha1...@gmail.com Date: 13 August 2015 at 09:29 Subject: New submission: Contact Us - Obswatch.org.za To: i...@obswatch.org.za *Question* *Answer* Your Name Ronel Botha Your E-mail Address rbotha1...@gmail.com Your Message Hello, I

Re: [obsnw] Re: Potential Hazardous Situation

I confirm that in May month an African male drug dealer was active along Cook Street. I followed him to the apartment security entrance gates situated at the left top of Polo Road corner to the Main Road. Constable Berry was informed and was to be followed up by him etc. James On 9 August 2015

Re: [obsnw] Re: Request for foot patrols to accompany the Horse box in lower Obs, other subway matters.

My own findings, based on many hours of organised or impromptu patrolling at all night time hours, near recent or further back, was that the guards on duty in the horse boxes, most times, were pretty much ineffective. Strangely, its reported that the boxes are effective deterrents and helped

Re: [obsnw] Lower Obs (other side of the Railways) very concerned

That said and done, thanks Paddy for your watchful eye 'By the River of Observatory'. However, re the suggestions of rallying for funds to remunerate persons to do guarding duties. Off the cuff, I suspect that any such practice of paid guarding/patrolling would not be in line with lawful labor

Re: [obsnw] Break in at 17 Nuttall Road (Blue Zone)

Regarding Crow Bar Burglaries - My neighbor at 1 Lytton was broken into approx 14.30 on Sunday 21st and was clearly using a crowbar. Pity the home alarm was not activated, an IPAD was stolen, and believe that the intruders were disturbed in their activity by the arrival of the home owner at

[obsnw] Fwd: [iloveobs] Attempted Breakin @39 Lower Collingwood Road

-- Forwarded message -- From: mike mike...@gmail.com Date: 17 June 2015 at 08:35 Subject: [iloveobs] Attempted Breakin @39 Lower Collingwood Road To: ilove...@googlegroups.com Sunday between 4.30 and 8 pm burglar/s attempted to breakin, Forced window open and used a log to try

Re: [obsnw] Lower Obs (other side of the Railways) very concerned

Dear Steve I am relieved and happy to have read your informative, positive and good account in a nut shell of Obs' happenings, the ONW's involvement and the welcome changes which the OBSID are busy implementing. Yes the ONW is alive and well and doing what it does best, making the difference in

[obsnw] Fwd: Bedding found

-- Forwarded message -- From: Mark Neville m...@radian.co.za Date: 7 June 2015 at 20:57 Subject: Bedding found To: Obs Neighbourhood Watch o...@obz.org.za Just picked up clean, white single duvet and sheet off the pavement outside my gate @ 20 Nuttall Road. Look like they have

[obsnw] Fwd: [iloveobs] Burglary/Breakin at 39 Lower Collingwood Road

-- Forwarded message -- From: mike mike...@gmail.com Date: 7 June 2015 at 11:28 Subject: [iloveobs] Burglary/Breakin at 39 Lower Collingwood Road To: ilove...@googlegroups.com Breakin on Saturday approx 1.15 pm. Forced burglar bars and stole laptops,harddrives etc. It seems that

Re: [obsnw] Your message in The Observatory Neighbourhood Watch was denied

Hi folk Sorry, a glitch and my butterfingers, matter was corrected. James On 5 May 2015 at 14:33, The Observatory Neighbourhood Watch obsnw+nore...@googlegroups.com wrote: The Observatory Neighbourhood Watch https://groups.google.com/d/forum/obsnwGoogle Groups

[obsnw] Fwd: CPF subforum elections

Notice to ONW Members and Friends: James -- Forwarded message -- From: Barrie Terblanche bar...@communitylifemedia.co.za Date: 4 May 2015 at 17:45 Subject: CPF subforum elections Hello All, The Woodstock Police have confirmed this morning that the election meeting to constitute

Re: [obsnw] Attempted Armed Robbery: Main Road - Wednesday Evening - 22 April 2015

a drive by? Please be careful out on the streets tonight. On 26 Apr 2015, at 10:39 PM, Natalie Poultney nat_...@hotmail.com wrote: I Live in st Michaels Road and just heard 2 shots fired. Sounded like the shots came from the area of the Lion Bar Natalie On 26 Apr 2015, at 9:48 PM, James

[obsnw] Spate of Drug Dealer Arrests in Observatory by Woodstock SAPS - 22 to 24 April 2015

A spate of drug dealer arrests were recently reported by Constable Berry, the Woodstock SAPS Sector 1 Manger for Observatory. On Thursday 22 April just before 8 pm a drug dealer, who was operating along the Lower Main Road, was spotted by him and Constable Frank Ontong. The drug dealer tried to

[obsnw] Attempted Armed Robbery: Main Road - Wednesday Evening - 22 April 2015

Constable Berry reported that an attempted armed robbery had taken place at the Barakka Cafe on Wednesday evening 22 April 2015 in the Main Road, Observatory. The general dealer shop is situated between Station Road corner and the Engen garage. The shop owner was apparently shot through the hand

Re: [obsnw] JAMES STREET AND SURROUNDS

*A great well done to OPS SAPS* in what Stan reported on regarding James Street and surrounds. We as residents offer notes of thanks to members, who ensure greater security and safety to us all, far too little. I thus compliment Stan in putting pen to paper in the email of appreciation he had

Re: [obsnw] theft

The SAPS S1 Manager informed last night that two armed criminals were arrested last night, one in Salt River having driven past him re a previous armed robbery and the other arrest was apparently of two criminals caught in the act in Obs CBD. I am not sure if this was related to your report. Last

Re: [obsnw] Intruder at 5am this morning in Strubens Road, Lower Wrench end.

Hi Gill Thanks for letting us know about the incident and very glad you are safe. Kindly note down for any future reference the OPS Safety number as 021 447 1066 and especially the SAPS emergency number as 10111. Consider joining/creating a close local residents alert group via WhatsApp and also

Re: [obsnw] New Rawson Development and Crime

Thanks Natalie You perfectly right! The ONW's argument to Obs Square at the time was that, if the extended 8th floor was to approved, it would facilitate accommodation for approx another 60 to 90 odd students, and that would probably be the 'straw that would break the camel's back' re,

[obsnw] Re: Attempted Armed Robbery - Norfolk Road - 31 March 2014

April 2015 at 12:52, James Cowley jamesobs...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarded FYI from James Just to let you know that there was an attempted armed robbery yesterday afternoon Tuesday 31 March 2014, at about 12,40pm in Norfolk Road. A lady from No:17 was attacked by an African man whilst getting out

[obsnw] Hout Bay Girl Deserted Home - Contact Cnst Berry SAPS

Constable Mark Berry is on the lookout for the Hout Bay young lady as walked away from her parents and was reported to him today by her mother. She's is a heroine user but currently attended a rehab program for detox in trying to get her off the drugs. Sadly she told her mom that she can't go

[obsnw] Woodstock SAPS: Housebreaker Arrested in Donne Street - 9.30 am Tuesday 31 March 2015

A suspect, Junaid Solomons, photo attached, was just reported and arrested by Constable Mark Berry for housebreaking in Donne Street this morning at around 9.30 on Tuesday 31 March 2015. Unfortunately, the complainant who stays at the Lodge, did not want to open a case. In situations like these,

[obsnw] Arrested by Woodstock SAPS: Housebreaker Stabber of Robins Road Janaury Incident

The SAPS Sector One Manager of Observatory Constable Mark Berry conveyed the following: The suspect who was involved with the housebreaking in Robins Road on 17/18 January 2015, in which the resident came across the intruder on his property but then got stabbed five times in the back by the

Re: FW: [obsnw] Woodstock SAPS: Housebreaker Arrested in Donne Street - 9.30am Tuesday 31 March 2015

The Riverview Lodge is on Blake Street by the Observatory bridge, Rainbow lodge is in Donne Street as well as a further house in James Street. James On 31 March 2015 at 16:41, Annemarie du Bois adub...@telkomsa.net wrote: Sorry , my mistake for not making sure it was more clear.Yes

[obsnw] Re: Fantastic news

wrote: Yep that's the same guy from last night Very smooth talker On 28 March 2015 at 15:23, James Cowley jamesobs...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarded by James On Thursday a man conned his way into my home and stole a laptop and other items from my home. Just past midnight on Friday morning

[obsnw] Re: Drug Exchange in Grove Road: 12.36 - Monday 23 March 2013

Another resident noted the following details as well:White Hyundai Gets - *CA 570 161 followed by** BMW Motorbike GS1100 - CA 98 0468* James On 23 March 2015 at 13:06, James Cowley jamesobs...@gmail.com wrote: A suspected drug exchange just happened at *12.36 on Monday 23 March 2013 in Grove

Re: [obsnw] corner Main and Rochester Roads

Hi yes, I have heard about it from a reliable source, but trust to hear from the 'horses mouth' via your enquiry. James On 23 March 2015 at 16:34, Rosemary Robins mandrcr...@gmail.com wrote: I am told ( cannot guarantee) that Rawson are putting feelers out to put up a huge block on the corner

[obsnw] Requesting You to Join as ONW 2015 MEMBER

for your ease of joining. If you can, please attend the *ONW Special General Meeting on Wed 25 March 2015 from 6 to 7 pm* and help set the ONW squarely back on the Observatory map. Kindly peruse the attached ONW flyer for your further consideration . James Cowley ONW Interim Steering Chair -- OPS

[obsnw] Armed Robbery at St Peters Square Arrested - Tuesday 17 March 2015

An armed robbery had taken place at St Peter's Square this afternoon at around 15.45 Tuesday 17 March 2015. Apparently the robbers stole a person's I'pad, jumped into an 'Audi' and drove away along the Main Road towards Cape Town. It is assumed that the SAPS was alerted, who then gave chase in

[obsnw] House Burglary: Lytton Street - Daytime on Tuesday 17 March 2015

Fanie, an abutting neighbor or mine, reported at 17.30 his home once again burgled on Lytton Street and uncertain to the time of the crime on Tuesday 17 March 2015. Entry was made via forcing the front gate seemingly with a crowbar, the front security gate and the front door. The burglars made

[obsnw] Purse Snatched at Midnight This Morning - 16 March 2015

A pub manager mentioned in passing, that a young lady's purse was snatched this morning by an 'African male' at the corner of Lower Main and Milton Roads. The thief ran away up Milton Road to the Main Road where he turned right towards Salt River. The Manager pursued by car and a patron pursued

[obsnw] Trespasser on Polo Road Property - Monday 16 March 2015

It was reported from a Polo Road resident via a Whats App Alert that at 03.02 on Monday 16 March 2015, a perpetrator was seen on their property. The guy dressed in a red or orange track suite top and wearing a black peak cap, jumped over their fence very easily, then ran down Polo and turned left

[obsnw] Attempt Stealing Petrol - Scott Road - 16 March 2015

A neighbor Whats App'ed at 05.50 this morning Monday 16 March 2015, to note that someone tried to steal petrol from his vehicle which was parked behind burglar bars. The resident heard some noise, and peeping from his window noted the person, a Colored bald male, reaching through the bars of the

[obsnw] Request ONW Members to Join the OBSID Facebook Page,

The OBSID requested the ONW members to join the OBSID Facebook page, that it would be appreciated. Incidentally, it was discussed at last nights ONW Steering meeting that the ONW should engage into the realm of Facebook, to which the meeting agreed, it was also suggested by Barrie Terblanche the

[obsnw] ONW Special General Meeting - Wednesday 25 March 2015 - 6 pm to 7 pm

The ONW will hold a Special General Meeting on Wednesday 25 March 2015 from 6 pm to 7 pm at the Observatory Community Center on corner of Collingwood and Rawson Roads, Observatory. (Pardon if email was sent more than once) The formalities will be - feedback from ONW Steering Group, an election

[obsnw] ONW Has Its Own Facebook Page!

7513 082%20885%207513* On 12 March 2015 at 10:47, James Cowley jamesobs...@gmail.com wrote: The OBSID requested the ONW members to join the OBSID Facebook page, that it would be appreciated. Incidentally, it was discussed at last nights ONW Steering meeting that the ONW should engage

Re: [obsnw] Re: Cozy Bar: Owner Arrested for Stolen Goods and Possesion

Greetings Obs Constable Berry will reply soonest to the emailed queries. Inquiries re stolen property recovered by SAPS can be made during office hours (I presume) to Sergeant Everts re Exhibits at Woodstock Police Station via 021 442 3121. James On 6 March 2015 at 16:00, Marlin Forbes

Re: [obsnw] Re: informal car guards

Thanks Frank Eish James On 25 February 2015 at 15:11, Frank Schuitemaker fschuitema...@gmail.com wrote: Jonathan E Cahill https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.e.cahill?fref=nf‎ on Woodstock SAPS Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Woodstock-SAPS/1542375869354802?fref=nf 14 February at

[obsnw] Fwd: Monday 23 Feb Cook Str.

AS was sent to SAPS and OPS - FYI. James Ahoy All, more dodgyness in Cook str this morning, i was locking up my place to start a brief patrol at 0600am when two fellows quietly walked past. I spied on them through my gate, and as they got towards the end of Cook at the Rochester side the one

[obsnw] Fwd: BKM Watch Event: Drug awareness workshop - 3rd March 6:30pm

Forwarded FYI, Event: Drug awareness workshop - 3rd March 6:30pm Date/Time: 3 Mar 2015 18:30 Place: Constantiaberg Medi Clinic Auditorium Address: Burnam/Boundary Roads [image: logo] Want to know more about drugs? What are the different types of drugs available in our area? What do they look

[obsnw] Burglary 23 Cook - Saturday 21 February 2015 at 02.30

The Scott, Cook Grove *Whats App alerted* me at 02.38 Saturday 21 February 2015 of a burglary just taken place at 23 Cook Street. A burglar climbed over the wall in Grove Road, removed a small glass pane from the burglar barred bathroom window, opened the window and in moving a table knocked a

[obsnw] Direct 'Whats App' Contact with the Observatory SAPS Sector Manager (Sector 1)

*Constable Mark Berry,* the *SAPS Sector 1 Manager* for Observatory has been helpful in letting me know when he is on duty in Observatory. He is also very keen to have the Obs crime reduced and conveyed that his *Private* cell number can be used concerning incidents of alarm, alert or help needed

Re: [obsnw] Car window broken, suspects questioned on Trill

I queried the incident with the SAPS Sector 1 Manager (for Obs) Constable Mark Berry and was conveyed that the two persons referred to were not arrested. James On 15 February 2015 at 12:00, Jonah Sack jonah.s...@gmail.com wrote: On Friday afternoon at 2, on the corner of Trill and Oxford I saw

Re: [obsnw] Re: Obs parks

There was a period of some rough handling of vagrants and strollers by the previous security service provider when the OBSID commenced in Obs but was discontinued at the onset of the current service provider as was explained earlier. This may not quite suite Obs per se but another solution must

Re: [obsnw] ONW - TO BE or NOT TO BE: Your Input Requested

of the bad elements. I have switched of the radio as it has become very quiet . please keep me informed as to what you want me to do .Also I have a training centre with 40 students Kind Regards John *From:* obsnw@googlegroups.com [mailto:obsnw@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *James Cowley *Sent

[obsnw] Two French Students Attacked at Gunpoint - Nuttall Road - Monday 16 February 2015 at 16.00

On Monday 16 February 2015 at 16.00 'apparently a man on a motorbike robbed two french students at gunpoint along Nuttall Road'. The two students were apparently later treated by Dr Roberts. James The following email was sent to me this morning: Just wanted to tell you know that yesterday, 2

Re: [obsnw] 79 Strubens road break in

Hi Bruno Ouch, it seems rough down there in Strubens. What does one do or say about our crime levels?. Well. sorry to read about your troubles, but glad that you folk are safe. James On 16 February 2015 at 18:23, Bruno Migliorini migliorini.br...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, This Monday 16 February

Re: [obsnw] Noise from house parties

Hi Jonah OPS can be called but suspect they too can only ask the revelers to pipe down 021 447 1066. Woodstoclk SAPS can be requested and should be able to get the party to cool down - 10111 or 442 3121 or vehicle Sector 1: 082 302 5525. Metro Police is effeminately able to attend to the call but

[obsnw] Suspected Wiper Blades Stolen? - Arnold Street? - Friday 13 February at 14.05

Constable Berry caught a perpetrator on Arnold Street at 14.05 suspected of having stolen a motorcar's wiper blades from a vehicle somewhere near Arnold Street as he had a pair of new looking wiper blades on him. The presumed perpetrator was walking towards Station Road direction from Scott. If

Re: [obsnw] Suspected Wiper Blades Stolen? - Arnold Street? - Friday 13 February at 14.05

for scrap metal. Who steals wiper blades?!?! Cheers Roger On 13 February 2015 at 15:02, James Cowley jamesobs...@gmail.com wrote: Constable Berry caught a perpetrator on Arnold Street at 14.05 suspected of having stolen a motorcar's wiper blades from a vehicle somewhere near Arnold Street

[obsnw] Fwd: Two suspects arrested for Dealing in drug charges in Woodstock

Forwarded for your information. James -- Forwarded message -- From: Woodstock Communication woodstock@saps.gov.za Date: 10 February 2015 at 07:12 Subject: Two suspects arrested for Dealing in drug charges in Woodstock To: James Cowley (jamesobs...@gmail.com) jamesobs

[obsnw] Re: Resident Apprehended Burglar - Lower Wrench - Thursday 5 February 2015 16.45

: +27 21 593 1620 %2B27%2021%20593%201620F: +27 21 593 1714 %2B27%2021%C2%A0593%201714* *OLLIEGIMBERG * On 06 Feb 2015, at 9:48 AM, James Cowley wrote: Ansar Bassier was arrested yesterday afternoon Thursday 5 February 2015 at 16.45 by our Woodstock SAPS Observatory Sector 1 Area Manager

[obsnw] Re: 23 Cook St

Thanks George I will add you both to the group Regards James PS: Reminder re obsnw@googlegroups.com On 7 February 2015 at 18:22, George Capetanakis george.capetanakis...@gmail.com wrote: Hi James Here are our details: George 072 784 6264 Kirby 071 636 0236 Thanks George -- OPS

Re: [obsnw] Break In 27 Lower Collingwood 2015-02-05

I was told just last night that a crowbar gang was active in the Bellvillle Northern suburbs for some time but life was made difficult for them there, so they are looking elsewhere to go - eish! James On 6 February 2015 at 13:48, Treevor treev...@gmail.com wrote: My neighbours were broken into

[obsnw] Re: FW: Observatory Neighbourhood Watch: TO BE or NOT TO BE - Your Input Requested

Please can you let me know how ONW works and what is needed from me? Is it a monthly payment that goes to you? In a nut shell - The ONW was established around 2008 and operated with its own radio network which was sponsored by different business companies and individuals, patrol bibs were

[obsnw] Resident Apprehended Burglar - Lower Wrench - Thursday 5 February 2015 16.45

Ansar Bassier was arrested yesterday afternoon Thursday 5 February 2015 at 16.45 by our Woodstock SAPS Observatory Sector 1 Area Manager, Constable Mark Berry on Lower Wrench Road. A male resident passing by a home in his vehicle noticed a suspect coming out from a premises and recognized him as

[obsnw] 'Gracious' Assistant becomes a 'Rogue' - Monday 2 February 2015 at 07.30

I was told yesterday, that on Monday 2 February 2015, at 7 30 am a 94 year old resident of Scott Road meandered to the Main Road and asked a young African male to assist her to cross the busy road to the other side in order for her to get to town by bus or taxi. However, the 'gentleman'

[obsnw] ONW - TO BE or NOT TO BE: Your Input Requested

The Observatory crimes trends as were reported in the January 2015 Obslife and on the obsnw@googlegroups.com reporting site, have reference. I kindly inquire your interest regarding the reactivation of the Observatory Neighbourhood Watch (ONW) per the following volunteer activities: -

Re: [obsnw] informal car guards

Yes, the self appointed car guards have been frequenting the Obs roads again for a good number of months, whether to be trusted and accepted, is another story. Though they are trying to make a buck or two they also make a nuisance of themselves, in my view. A few things irks me, i.e.: -

[obsnw] Re: Two Burglaries at 49 Scott Road in Two Weeks in January 2015

2015 at 12:48, James Cowley jamesobs...@gmail.com wrote: I have just received sms from Monty with photos, that three suspects were apprehended by OBSID on the fields at Kipling Street Salt River and that SAPS had arrested them and taken to the Woodstock Police Station. Apparently one of them

[obsnw] Re: Two Burglaries at 49 Scott Road in Two Weeks in January 2015

for the photo of the assailant. Take care James On 21 January 2015 at 15:39, James Cowley jamesobs...@gmail.com wrote: This morning at 06.15, *Thursday 22 January 2015*, I came upon a burglar in our living room busy stealing a flat screen monitor. Upon my shouts, he sluggishly grabbed two laptops

Re: [obsnw] Praise for Woodstock police...

Thanks Andrew for posting the article to us. Yes, praise should be given, which mostly we often neglect to do, whether to SAPS Woodstock, or to our own OPS patrollers in Observatory. I assume the two Constables were Ontong and Berry and not Barry? I recall there were two Constables Ontong,

Re: [obsnw] Mugging at Herman Road Tunnel

://groups.google.com/forum/#%21forum/obsnw iloveobs Google group https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21forum/iloveobs *Safer, Cleaner, Smarter * On 4 December 2014 at 16:10, James Cowley jamesobs...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Claudine Much thanks for the reply and the attention given

Re: [obsnw] Mugging at Herman Road Tunnel

://groups.google.com/forum/#%21forum/obsnw iloveobs Google group https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21forum/iloveobs *Safer, Cleaner, Smarter * On 3 December 2014 at 20:39, James Cowley jamesobs...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings Mr Manual - OPS Supervisor Matter indirectly related, can you confirm

Re: [obsnw] Mugging at Herman Road Tunnel

Greetings Mr Manual - OPS Supervisor Matter indirectly related, can you confirm whether the Herman/Wrench Road subway lights are working and lit up correctly? Confirmation kindly awaited. Regards. James On 2 December 2014 at 21:01, George george.wolfaa...@gmail.com wrote: Two ladies were

[obsnw] Re: Car Radio Stolen - Approx 4 am on Wed 20 Nov 2014 Other Incidents

. On 22 November 2014 at 16:48, James Cowley jamesobs...@gmail.com wrote: The amount of reported crime in Obs, my belated note, has reference. Taking a *casual* walk through Obs with a friend at 4 am on Thursday morning 20 November, we came across at 04.29 in Norfolk Road, a white Bantam LDV which

[obsnw] Car Radio Stolen - Approx 4 am on Wed 20 Nov 2014 Other Incidents

The amount of reported crime in Obs, my belated note, has reference. Taking a *casual* walk through Obs with a friend at 4 am on Thursday morning 20 November, we came across at 04.29 in Norfolk Road, a white Bantam LDV which had the passenger door window busted and the Obs confetti telling the

[obsnw] Fwd: [iloveobs] Be aware

Please note the *incident of a break in *which was placed on the I love Obs site a few minutes ago. James PS: Incidents of crime best be placed on the ONW: obsnw@googlegroups.com - crime alert and chat site. PS: The OBSID Security Control Room is: 021 447 1066 and email: *o...@obsid.org.za

Re: [obsnw] Re: battery, spare wheel and tools stolen

I like [?] it! But maybe [?] we should open another pub or club [?] in Observatory - especially for our lovely roaming [?] criminals, to come and enjoy a well deserved hot drink [?] or last beer [?] for free after their criminal act - and encourage them to brag [?]and show off [?]as much as they

[obsnw] Fwd: [iloveobs] Car breakin's in Scott Road

Hi Mike Such a pity and so annoying. Thanks for letting us know and placed it on our ONW crime reporting site. I placed a chain and lock around my Nissan LDV battery three months ago just to irritate these 'so and so's' should they try my vehicle too, eish! James Scott Rd --

Re: [obsnw] Re: OBSID AGM 1 November 2014

I am glad to read of the successes Obsid have had re the camera installation. It may be lying through his teeth, but recently a club owner told me that since the cameras were installed opposite his club, the frequenting by Nigerian drug dealers have reduced significantly, in his view, and that a

Re: [obsnw] Monica Terblanche

Dear Barrie and Family So sad to read of your Mom's passing Cowley Cox Family James On 28 October 2014 11:46, Barrie Terblanche bar...@b2binsight.co.za wrote: After battling for almost two weeks, my mom passed away in ICU yesterday. Although she was making progress, she was still very

Re: [obsnw] MISSING PERSON: MEGAN KUTER

I just contacted Megan's mother and confirmed she is back home safely and that a SAPS case is ongoing, presumably abduction. It was emotional for me to have read this as it happened in Obs, to a young female person, also that as I was born and raised in the very vicinity that the purported

Re: [obsnw] I think my mom is going to be allright

Relieved to read your note. Thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at the VP and those loving folk around her. James On 22 October 2014 13:26, Iain Watermeyer iain.waterme...@gmail.com wrote: Excellent news Barrie. On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 1:13 PM, Rosemary Robins mandrcr...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [obsnw] Obsid and cameras

I am reminded of one of our Obs activists who once said of a hardened criminal of Mowbray/Observatory, who's teen son was all over Obs streets at night begging, drugging, stealing, sleeping, pimping, the list goes on, that when his father told you something that he was lying through his teeth.

Re: [obsnw] Re: Attack in Trill Road

Greetings Nontando This reply is just to confirm to ONW that you have managed to make contact with Barrie. Kind regards James On 19 October 2014 09:14, Nontando Mposo nontando.mp...@gmail.com wrote: Hi This is Nontando Mposo, a reporter from the Cape Argus. I am trying to get hold of Barrie

Re: [obsnw] Trill Road attack

Hi Barrie Very glad your Mom is improving, we looking forward to a full recovery. As you noted, Obs is tops because we have so many beautiful people, children, infrastructure, businesses and history here. Pitty that it is so utterly sad of the crime which pains us all, and then the often shoddy

[obsnw] Re: Station Road ATM Robbery: Friday 17th October at 17.50.

objected. Under the circumstances, that's what SAPS must do and sure hope they will keep it up for a good while still as too much crime is happening around the Obs woods. James On 17 October 2014 22:19, James Cowley jamesobs...@gmail.com wrote: At approx, 17.50 Friday 17th October 2014, a young

[obsnw] Station Road ATM Robbery: Friday 17th October at 17.50.

At approx, 17.50 Friday 17th October 2014, a young Italian female became the 2nd victim of the day to be defrauded at the ATM in Station Road. Whilst drawing money and placing her cash into her purse, apparently 4 or 5 persons standing behind her loudly urged her to place her card back into the

Re: [obsnw] Attack in Trill Road

Hi Barrie Thanks for sharing the tragic situation with us. I too wish you well and trust for a sure and speedy improvement and recovery of your Mother. James On 15 October 2014 22:06, Doug Price dpjas...@telkomsa.net wrote: Hi Barrie, Very sorry to hear this, but as I look around Obs

Re: [obsnw] canopy alarm

Hi Rosemary In support of the comments above and any other company you may choose, and apologize for using this site May I suggest a local company - Mowbray Auto Electrical - Dane Street Observatory, speak to Charles the owner - 021 448 7034 - I found him to be polite, honorable, able and

Re: [obsnw] Heritage Society

Hi Rob Unfortunately not. Though I am very keen concerning an Observatory Historical Society as I am busy with gathering photographs, interviews and chats, artifacts etc concerning Observatory and eventually for it to produce a quarterly booklet, as well as to have the History of Observatory

Re: [obsnw] Re: NOISE - The Izithe Beni Braii Lounge, 77 Lower Main rd

Our pleasure, wishing you great success. Thanks Frank for updating those numbers I could not recall. James On 21 August 2013 21:11, Frank Schuitemaker fschuitema...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, Metro Police Tel 021 596-1999 or 086 0765-423 On 21 August 2013 20:59, z boogief...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [obsnw] NOISE - The Izithe Beni Braii Lounge, 77 Lower Main rd

Hi Not great news about your situation and to read of your accounts re Ezethebeni Braai Lounge, and even further afield in Obs. I share your frustration and anxiety, if I may call it that, in that a few of us as activists against these type of disturbances, had made hundreds to near a thousand of

[obsnw] Re: The Mill Noise cmplaint

If you have been affected by a fairly regular drone type noise, which can be heard by day or night mainly during Northern wind conditions and suspect it is emanating from the Premier Mill down at the Malta Park bridge, kindly peruse the email below and for your consideration. James --

[obsnw] Re: Noise Premier Mills

Leedo bettie.le...@capetown.gov.za Date: 27 June 2013 08:28 Subject: RE: Noise Premier Mills To: James Cowley jamesobs...@gmail.com, Frank Schuitemaker fschuitema...@gmail.com Dear All Please see extract of the Noise Control Regulations wherein it is specified that all complainants must provide

Re: [obsnw] Re: Noise Pollution from the Mill

Dear Lain Noise from the Mill have been identified some time ago by community members and the City Health. One source was recently remedied and evident that there is another source by virtue of the complaints and/or observations received via this forum. I have notified the City Health this

Re: [obsnw] Re: Noise Pollution from the Mill

Hi Trevor Thanks for your response to Samuel's email chain re Mill noise. Yep, too many of us have grown accustomed to it and only realises it in the winter Northerly wind conditions, but is there 24/7. Your observations are right, but not necessarily louder as nothing get's turned up or extra's

Re: [obsnw] Re: Noise Pollution from the Mill

my BlackBerry® -- *From: * James Cowley james...@gmail.com *Sender: * ob...@googlegroups.com *Date: *Sat, 8 Jun 2013 11:46:33 +0200 *To: *ob...@googlegroups.comob...@**googlegroups.com *ReplyTo: * ob...@googlegroups.com *Subject: *Re: [obsnw] Re: Noise Pollution

Re: [obsnw] Noise Pollution from the Mill

Dear Samuel I therefore confirm your notice and concern regarding noise pollution As you may know, I have squarely been involved with the Premier Mill noise issues from the onset of things and even re other noises before that time, and have engaged with City Health departments etc. The Mill

Re: [obsnw] Re: open streets

Hi Jodi and other organisers I echo the same as those before, and even prior via individual emails, Fantastic, Well done, Great. Let's do it again, Exiting, When? James On 27 May 2013 14:45, Jodi jodialleme...@gmail.com wrote: Am still on a buzz from all the smiling happy faces, really good

Re: [obsnw] stolen : howe street - stainless steel filter and copper pipes

Eish Trev! I sincerely understand your dilemma and situation. I once had it four times, the last in the yard in the middle of winter, in wet and cold had to fix my damaged pipes. James On 24 May 2013 23:08, Trevor Hughes tghug...@gmail.com wrote: This morning when I strolled into my back yard

Fwd: [obsnw] Possible motorbike theft

*Attention:* OPS SAPS Hi George To add to the woes, pity no prompt response to your email from any of us on the ONW site. I have no input regarding your noted incident and suspicion. The situation described by you most certainly requires the OPS/OBSID to enquire re the tardy/non support or

[obsnw] Re: SAPS Woodstock - Drug Awareness Postal Drop

of and will post that on as well. I hope the safety tips etc from SAPS were appreciated though. Take care James On 6 February 2013 11:52, James Cowley jamesobs...@gmail.com wrote: The SAPS was caught red-handed while dropping off drug awareness pamphlets in Scott Road. A team of five police members

[obsnw] Flower Box Suspects - White Toyota - CA442850

Hi Robi Your flower-box thief is still on the look-out for more of your flower boxes. Yesterday morning *18 January 2013 at around 00.15 my wife *heard the sound of a vehicle stop outside my and you properties. When I checked there was no vehicle to be seen. A few minutes later she again heard

Re: [obsnw] Police do nothing about loud brawl in the street at 2:30am

Dear Inge The situation witnessed is indeed a much unwanted scenario in Observatory and happens at many of our Observatory night clubs, to which only the nearby residents are subjected to, but at the tale end of it, also affects the whole of Observatory negatively. That the police were on the

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