Re: [obsnw] Early Morning Activity and Patrols

2016-01-28 Thread Jenny Calder
I'm really sorry to hear about this shocking experience. Hope you and Clare are ok, but please don't hesitate to get trauma counselling if you need it. On 2016/01/29 03:59 AM, Henning Winker wrote: Dear all, we have been at gun point at 1.27am this morning by two armed coloured men at #3

Re: [obsnw] Re: Abandoned broken car

2015-11-24 Thread Jenny Calder
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Re: [obsnw] Abandoned broken car

2015-11-24 Thread Jenny Calder
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[obsnw] Meeting at Abandoned Caltex Site

2015-11-17 Thread Jenny Calder
There will be at meeting at the abandoned Caltex site on the 24th of November 2015 between 6pm and 7pm. Everyone is welcome, this meeting is to sort out the issues with the site and how it is currently being managed (i.e. on any given night there are at least 6 vagrants who set up home there

[obsnw] AGM NOTICE -

2015-11-10 Thread Jenny Calder
*AGM NOTICE* *The Observatory Neighborhood Watch (ONW)* And *Community Policing Forum (CPF)* will hold their Annual General Meetings on Wednesday 25 November 2015 from 6 pm to 7.00 pm and 7.00pm to 7.30pm (*meetings will run consecutively) *at the Observatory Community Center on

Re: [obsnw] Re: House robbery with aggravating circumstances :

2015-10-25 Thread Jenny Calder
Peter the only report we got at ONW was that the 3 males were involved, that the woman was beaten, stabbed and then robbed and that she in hospital. It happened at around 3.30a.m. on Saturday morning. Constables Mark Berry and Chadwick Adams were on the scene shortly afterwards. I believe

Re: [obsnw] Re: House robbery with aggravating circumstances :

2015-10-25 Thread Jenny Calder
Peter the only report we got at ONW was that the 3 males were involved, that the woman was beaten, stabbed and then robbed and that she in hospital. It happened at around 3.30a.m. on Saturday morning. Constables Mark Berry and Chadwick Adams were on the scene shortly afterwards. I believe

Re: [obsnw] Delinquent drivers & suspicious structures

2015-09-21 Thread Jenny Calder
Well done Suzette. Those structures are not behind Rainbow Lodge, they are on the property of 7 and 7a. There are a whole row of structures/houses behind the row that you see from the street. On 9/21/2015 1:05 PM, 'Suzette Swart' via The Observatory Neighbourhood Watch wrote: Attached are

Re: [obsnw] Arrest of Suspect.

2015-09-21 Thread Jenny Calder
Well done Hannes! On 9/21/2015 12:47 PM, Hannes Bronkhorst wrote: Hi all Residents, Good news, Last night an arrest was made by the OBSID Patrol Officers of an Coloured male in Station road. The suspect was picked up on the surveillance cameras. He was seen to be walking up and down the

[obsnw] Burglary and Theft of Power Tools

2015-09-21 Thread Jenny Calder
My neighbour on the corner of Scott and Robins Road was burgled in the early hours of Saturday morning. He and I both heard a loud crash in the road, but neither of us could find the source. He subsequently discovered yesterday morning when entering the garage that a large toolbox with power

Re: [obsnw] Re: Potential Hazardous Situation

2015-09-21 Thread Jenny Calder
Hi Dianne Thank you. I appreciate what you are doing. Is the property still registered with Caltex Oils? We would like to know what they are planning to do with the property, how they intend maintaining it in the interim and what they intend doing about the current state of disrepair,

[obsnw] Attempted theft Robins Road

2015-09-21 Thread Jenny Calder
There was an attempt to steal another neighbour's bike this weekend. The bike is kept on his property behind a locked gate. He woke up with his dog barking and when he looked outside he found to coloured men in his garden trying to get the bike out. As it was quite dark (most of the street

Re: [obsnw] 2 issues

2015-09-17 Thread Jenny Calder
I think Marc Turok is working on something regarding transport. On 9/17/2015 11:56 AM, Rosemary Robins wrote: Our Ward Councillor - Brett - is the Mayco member for Roads & Transport. Can he not assist? An appeal to him from OCA, OBSID, ONW ? On Thu, Sep 17, 2015 at 11:12 AM, 'Suzette

Re: [obsnw] Damage to CCTV Camera

2015-09-15 Thread Jenny Calder
that dealing can resume on the street. The first clip is attached here, the second clip to the following e-mail. On 2015/09/14 04:37 PM, Jenny Calder wrote: I can't be 100% sure, but am pretty certain that it is part of the drug crowd up on Main Road at La Verte. In one of the photographs it even looks

Re: [obsnw] Damage to CCTV Camera

2015-09-15 Thread Jenny Calder
the group online, you will be able to download and view them. Regards Howard On 2015/09/14 04:37 PM, Jenny Calder wrote: I can't be 100% sure, but am pretty certain that it is part of the drug crowd up on Main Road at La Verte. In one of the photographs it even looks

Re: [obsnw] Damage to CCTV Camera

2015-09-14 Thread Jenny Calder
I can't be 100% sure, but am pretty certain that it is part of the drug crowd up on Main Road at La Verte. In one of the photographs it even looks as if they are exchanging. I take it they broke it afterwards - maybe didn't want to be caught? On 9/14/2015 1:42 PM, Howard Richman wrote: Hi

Re: [obsnw] Destruction of shelters built by Homeless Persons.

2015-09-10 Thread Jenny Calder
Is there any truth to this allegation? On 9/10/2015 12:31 PM, Hannes Bronkhorst wrote: Dear Residents, This email just received from the City of Cape Town regarding the Removal / Destruction of shelters built by Homeless Persons. It has come to my attention that some SRAs are taking the

[obsnw] News24 article today "Notorious drug den closes"

2015-09-10 Thread Jenny Calder
*Notorious drug den closed* 2015-09-08 06:00 TIYESE JERANJI [image: Description: Mezani Lounge on the corner of Main and Bowden roads has been closed after its liquor licence was temporarily suspended.] A notorious drug den in Observatory, Mezani Lounge, has been closed following a

[obsnw] Theft of tools and then theft of scooter - could they be linked?

2015-09-09 Thread Jenny Calder
A resident in Lytton Road had some gardening tools stolen from his garage, he thinks possibly a week ago. And then the scooter was stolen from the church's parking lot on the corner of Wesley and Milton Roads sometime in the morning on Tuesday. The reason there might be a link is that the

[obsnw] Drug deal in Main Road outside Reservoir Lounge at lunchtime yesterday.

2015-09-09 Thread Jenny Calder
Two white cars arrived a few minutes apart from each other. The dealer parked at the top of Roman Road. The buyer arrived shortly after the dealer and parked in front of Reservoir Lounge on Main Road. The dealer then left his car and walked slowly to the other car and got in at the

Re: [obsnw] Re: traffic

2015-09-01 Thread Jenny Calder
Well done Hannes! This is good. On 9/1/2015 1:44 PM, Hannes Bronkhorst wrote: Dear Residents, I have just received a reply from the CoCT Traffic Dept. Here is the reply sent by them: Dear Mr Bronkhorst Sir , I wish to inform you that the Public Transport Unit attended to your complaint

Re: [obsnw] traffic

2015-08-28 Thread Jenny Calder
Seems like today is one of those days. I have had a few tearing down my little stretch of Robins. What for, who knows? I mean really going fast. What happens if children or old people are in the street. Also too fast to get numbers. On 8/28/2015 5:10 PM, Rosemary Robins wrote: Approx

Re: [obsnw] Stolen Car

2015-08-27 Thread Jenny Calder
of the 18th August. On 2015/08/19 03:34 PM, Jenny Calder wrote: Have you checked whether Green Elephant has any footage on it? On 19 August 2015 at 13:11, S Olivier freshorga...@gmail.com mailto:freshorga...@gmail.com wrote: A silver Toyota Tazz was stolen last night, corner of Lytton

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

2015-08-25 Thread Jenny Calder
Jeez Gazarow, I hope they're not planning a huge bonfire after they move out. Perhaps we should be careful! On Monday, August 24, 2015 at 2:43:46 PM UTC+2, Gazarow wrote: The attached pick was taken at 9:35 this morning, looked like gas bottles were been delivered. On Friday, 21 August

[obsnw] Re: Taxis in Milton Road and drugs la verte

2015-08-25 Thread Jenny Calder
At least I'm not alone in noticing. Const. Berry will be following this activity a lot more now and will tackle the problem with the same determination as he has the other problem clubs. On Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 4:57:49 PM UTC+2, Jenny Calder wrote: This from a resident: I'd like

[obsnw] Keys found

2015-08-25 Thread Jenny Calder
I found two padlock keys outside Milton Mews in Arnold Road this morning. Jason at OBSID has them if anyone has lost them. -- -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7 control room TEL: 021-447-1066 or 072-063-1653

[obsnw] Taxis in Milton Road and drugs la verte

2015-08-25 Thread Jenny Calder
This from a resident: I'd like to mention that there are increasing numbers of taxis (Quantum 'kombis') down Milton Road, starting sometimes as early as 15h30 in the afternoon. It is now 17h55 and I just heard another one hurtling down. These taxis are (most of the time) off route, which is

Re: [obsnw] Robbery foiled by residents of Bowden road

2015-08-23 Thread Jenny Calder
are not well experienced or well watched! *From:* Jenny Calder jennycald...@gmail.com *Sent:* Saturday, August 22, 2015 1:08 PM *To:* The Observatory Neighbourhood Watch obsnw@googlegroups.com *Subject:* [obsnw] Robbery foiled by residents of Bowden road As reported of our facebook page

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

2015-08-22 Thread Jenny Calder
closed thanks to Const Mark Berry We can't thank you enough for all the hard work guys! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android https://overview.mail.yahoo.com/mobile/?.src=Android -- *From*:Jenny Calder jennyc...@gmail.com javascript: *Date*:Fri, 21 Aug, 2015 at 18:38

[obsnw] Robbery foiled by residents of Bowden road

2015-08-22 Thread Jenny Calder
As reported of our facebook page: A woman was robbed of her handbag and laptop in Bowden Road by 4 well dressed black people in a white mercedes. She had parked her car and was going to visit a friend when they attacked her and beat her up. Her screaming alerted the neighbours who through

[obsnw] Lost pets

2015-08-22 Thread Jenny Calder
The City of Cape Town has a webpage specifically for lost pets and has access to all the Registered Animal Organisations through a single database. This is the link goog_1314755418 http://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/LostPetsOnline/Pages/Home.aspx. Something I was unaware of is that pets are

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

2015-08-22 Thread Jenny Calder
Thanks Carolyn, if possible when you see it open again please take a photograph. But only if you can, don't put yourself at risk. Const. Berry has informed the shift captain. And as far as I know he has also informed the shift staff. They (Mezani) are probably going to make it as difficult

Re: [obsnw] Well done, Obs!

2015-08-21 Thread Jenny Calder
Thank you Brian! On 8/21/2015 12:45 PM, Big Brian wrote: It is really great to see the ONW is intact and growing in members. Keep up the good work. Encourage your friends and neighbours to join the Neighbourhood Watch. Regards, Brian. --

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

2015-08-21 Thread Jenny Calder
Excellent! Well done to all concerned. Wow! On 8/21/2015 6:31 PM, Barrie Terblanche wrote: Hats off to constable Mark Berry, our redoubtable sector commander, for his massive contribution to the closure of the drug club Mezani Lounge. We have received the good news from the Liquor

Re: [obsnw] Stolen Car

2015-08-19 Thread Jenny Calder
...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Kind regards Jenny Calder 062258045 -- -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7 control room TEL: 021-447-1066 or 072-063-1653

Re: [obsnw] House Break- in and theft at 9 Fairfield Road.

2015-08-14 Thread Jenny Calder
Thanks Hannes for your swift action and yes, it was remarkable how quickly both OBSID and SAPS reacted. Thumbs up for that. On 8/14/2015 3:52 PM, Hannes Bronkhorst wrote: Hi All, It is with concern that i have to inform the Residents that during the morning a House Break-In has occurred

Re: [obsnw] Re: Armed Robbery Obs Mini Cafe Station Road Tonight

2015-08-14 Thread Jenny Calder
. On 8/14/2015 9:36 PM, Rosemary Robins wrote: Jenny - I think there is still a little confusion. Can people really think ONW volunteers are paid? On Fri, Aug 14, 2015 at 8:29 PM, Jenny Calder jennycald...@gmail.com mailto:jennycald...@gmail.com wrote: Annemarie, ONW is not part of OBSID

Re: [obsnw] Re: Armed Robbery Obs Mini Cafe Station Road Tonight

2015-08-14 Thread Jenny Calder
Annemarie, ONW is not part of OBSID but we all work together for the safety of all. ONW is made up of volunteers who freely give their time to help to ensure the safety of all. On 8/14/2015 5:35 PM, Annemarie du Bois wrote: Ok thanks Marc for explaining the structure . What you say

[obsnw] Second armed robbery last night

2015-08-13 Thread Jenny Calder
I went into the cafe this morning to find out if the guys were ok and to drop off some numbers for them to keep handy in case of further events. Firstly, they were very pleased with the service they got from SAPS. They then informed me that another Bangladeshi shop owner on Main Road was also

[obsnw] Abduction of a young woman this morning

2015-08-13 Thread Jenny Calder
A young woman was allegedly abducted in Observatory early this morning and taken to Wynberg, beaten up and dumped. The details are sketchy at this moment, as she was still busy with SAPS at the time of reporting. I will update as the details become available. Please be vigilant. No-one is

Re: [obsnw] Re: Armed Robbery Obs Mini Cafe Station Road Tonight

2015-08-13 Thread Jenny Calder
Has anyone here ever attended one of OBSID's meetings? Or been into the office to inquire as to what they do? Or look at their incident's book? I think before we take long shots at what we as the residents perceive to be the truth, that we first find out what actually happens there. On

[obsnw] Re: Armed Robbery Obs Mini Cafe Station Road Tonight

2015-08-12 Thread Jenny Calder
This happened at about 9.30pm On Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 11:14:56 PM UTC+2, Jenny Calder wrote: Walking home from the car park up Station Road, the owner of Obs Mini Cafe called me. He had just been held up at gunpoint as 3 men robbed him of all his cash and some cigarettes. I only

[obsnw] Armed Robbery Obs Mini Cafe Station Road Tonight

2015-08-12 Thread Jenny Calder
Walking home from the car park up Station Road, the owner of Obs Mini Cafe called me. He had just been held up at gunpoint as 3 men robbed him of all his cash and some cigarettes. I only had my radio with me but Ops Control Room is not answering. I eventually called them from another phone,

Re: [obsnw] Re: Potential Hazardous Situation

2015-08-07 Thread Jenny Calder
environment to build on? On Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 6:40:33 PM UTC+2, Jenny Calder wrote: While we were patrolling the other night, we decided to have a look at the old Caltex garage which is on Main Road between Rochester and Polo Roads. I don't know how long it has been abandoned now

Re: [obsnw] Re: Potential Hazardous Situation

2015-08-07 Thread Jenny Calder
and the building inspector needs to followed up but so far there is no clear evidence other than suspicion. The issues of health and safety can be explored but that too will take time. *From:* Jenny Calder mailto:jennycald...@gmail.com *Sent:* Friday, August 7, 2015 1:14 AM *To:* The Observatory Neighbourhood

Re: [obsnw] Re: Potential Hazardous Situation

2015-08-06 Thread Jenny Calder
. Hannes. On Monday, August 3, 2015 at 6:48:11 PM UTC+2, Jenny Calder wrote: I have found out who owns the Caltex garage site. It is Caltex Oils (Pty) Ltd. I have an email address as well. If anyone has experience in tackling corporations please let me know otherwise I will write

Re: [obsnw] Re: Potential Hazardous Situation

2015-08-06 Thread Jenny Calder
? Cheers, Graham On 06 Aug 2015 2:58 PM, Jenny Calder jaims.a...@gmail.com mailto:jaims.a...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Hannes. I need help in getting hold of Caltex, they are blocking my mail. I will forward the emails to you that I have sent to the building inspector and I have

Re: [obsnw] Re: Suspicious activity in Cook Street

2015-08-06 Thread Jenny Calder
While waiting to start the patrol last night, a white golf with at least 2 males in it was just parked sort of off road down Scott road. I watched them for a while, the car was running and then they slowly drove up the street and had a very careful look at me. I was alone at the time, no-one

Re: [obsnw] Re: Potential Hazardous Situation

2015-08-06 Thread Jenny Calder
of the old Garage already. I would suggest asking Donne Street residents for the developers details. Paddy Chapple *From:*obsnw@googlegroups.com [mailto:obsnw@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Jenny Calder *Sent:* 06 August 2015 02:59 PM *To:* obsnw@googlegroups.com *Subject:* Re: [obsnw] Re

Re: [obsnw] OBSID CONTROL ROOM 24/7 TELEPHONE LINE..

2015-08-05 Thread Jenny Calder
Thanks Hannes. Much appreciated. On 8/5/2015 3:06 PM, Hannes Bronkhorst wrote: Hi All, I am glad to announce that TELKOM has connected our OBSID Ops Control telephone number again: *021 - 4471066 .* It is back online and fully functional. Please feel free to inform us of any incidents that

[obsnw] 15 year Prison Sentence

2015-08-04 Thread Jenny Calder
Today just after 2pm I received this on whatsapp from my Robins Road neighbour : Rafiek Dollie who stabbed me 4 times (almost fatally) and stole my laptop was today sent to prison for 15 years. This incident was the first in Robins Road this year and it happened in January about the 2nd week

[obsnw] Re: Potential Hazardous Situation

2015-08-03 Thread Jenny Calder
camp is in Polo Road. It is the people who own the first two houses in Donne Street. It is probably best to ask the building inspector to deal with this one unless anyone has any other suggestions regarding that. On Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 6:40:33 PM UTC+2, Jenny Calder wrote: While we

[obsnw] Attempt to steal car? Robins Road near to corner Scott Road

2015-08-03 Thread Jenny Calder
At 2pm a maroon mazda stopped over the road from me where my neighbour's blue mazda was parked. 1 occupant, coloured male middle-aged. I work from home so see and hear everything in the street as my room is quite close to the road. I peeked out, didn't think it was too suspicious even

[obsnw] Potential Hazardous Situation

2015-08-02 Thread Jenny Calder
While we were patrolling the other night, we decided to have a look at the old Caltex garage which is on Main Road between Rochester and Polo Roads. I don't know how long it has been abandoned now, but there are squatters living in the buildings. I doubt if they have running water so one can

Re: [obsnw] Potential Hazardous Situation

2015-08-02 Thread Jenny Calder
to start on all your points. With Spar opening at the top of Polo, I was hoping the stretch, especially the Caltex garage property, will get a facelift. What is happening with the property since both businesses moved out? Alida On Sunday, 2 August 2015, Jenny Calder jennycald...@gmail.com

Re: [obsnw] Potential Hazardous Situation

2015-08-02 Thread Jenny Calder
action on this? Cheers, Graham On Sunday, 2 August 2015, Jenny Calder jennycald...@gmail.com mailto:jennycald...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Alida Thanks for that, it's important to gather as much as we can to support these concerns. I have no idea who owns it now, but you have

Re: [obsnw] crime in Cook Street

2015-08-01 Thread Jenny Calder
Ideally we need more neighbourhood watchers, which would assist in deterring and reporting more suspicious activity. This would be better effected if we had more patrollers as well. There is never going to be enough money to expect OBSID and SAPS to do the job alone, but working together as

Re: [obsnw] Attempted theft of vehicle

2015-07-31 Thread Jenny Calder
-07-2015 16:02, Jenny Calder wrote: Said tongue in cheek Rosemary. But point taken, thank you. On 7/31/2015 3:41 PM, Rosemary Robins wrote: Couch patrollers - sjoe.Please be aware that there are numerous people who do things for the good of Obs. It may not be patrolling

[obsnw] Attempted theft of vehicle

2015-07-31 Thread Jenny Calder
About half an hour ago an attempt was made to steal my neighbour's car from underneath my window. The irony is that the horsebox is parked not even 20 minutes ago. It is very very annoying. We can only do so much patrolling. C'mon *couch* patrollers, come and join us. We can't do it alone.

Re: [obsnw] Attempted theft of vehicle

2015-07-31 Thread Jenny Calder
be negated. On Fri, Jul 31, 2015 at 3:07 PM, Jenny Calder jennycald...@gmail.com mailto:jennycald...@gmail.com wrote: About half an hour ago an attempt was made to steal my neighbour's car from underneath my window. The irony is that the horsebox is parked not even 20 minutes ago

Re: [obsnw] Attempted theft of vehicle

2015-07-31 Thread Jenny Calder
think we can assume its a deterrent when its empty? (I wish that were the case, but I think our bad guys are a lot more street wise!) On 31-07-2015 16:02, Jenny Calder wrote: Said tongue in cheek Rosemary. But point taken, thank you. On 7

[obsnw] I's not about crime, it's about a meeting about crime.

2015-07-22 Thread Jenny Calder
Hi everyone Just a reminder that the ONW monthly meeting is on tonight at 6pm until 7.30pm at the Community Centre. If you're as concerned as we are about the crime in this area, please attend. Thanks Jenny -- -- OPS [Obsid

[obsnw] 2 Armed robberies in 3 days.

2015-07-21 Thread Jenny Calder
In the last 3 days we have had 2 armed robberies, the most recent being this afternoon just around the corner from me in Scott Road. A neighbour of mine was there at the time and had the gun pointed at his head as well. A white Toyota corolla with two muslim males in it, a younger one got out

[obsnw] Re: ARMED ROBBERY ROBINS / POLO ROADS

2015-07-21 Thread Jenny Calder
Frank are you sure it was Polo? Because my neighbour that was held at gunpoint told me it was Scott. On Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 8:00:56 PM UTC+2, Frank Schuitemaker wrote: Spread the warnings as too few in Obs see this messages, 3 weeks ago stop spate armed robberies back to March this

[obsnw] Suspicious vehicle

2015-07-21 Thread Jenny Calder
This afternoon at about 12.30pm when I was walking down Scott Road towards Robins, a white double cab bakkie with an empty trailer pulled up to the stop street at cnr of Wesley and Scott. I saw it from about 50m away so I watched carefully as I approached them, ready to run at any minute. The

Re: [obsnw] Wiper theft - what's the deal with this?

2015-07-21 Thread Jenny Calder
/2015 1:23 PM, Trevor Hughes wrote: On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 7:50 PM, Jenny Calder jennycald...@gmail.com wrote: Trevor I think it works both ways. Their stats can only be as good as we want them to be. So if you want accuracy then reporting is essential. It's absurd that you think people would

Re: [obsnw] Wiper theft - what's the deal with this?

2015-07-20 Thread Jenny Calder
Trevor I think it works both ways. Their stats can only be as good as we want them to be. So if you want accuracy then reporting is essential. It's absurd that you think people would make crime up. For what reason? If you have ever been a victim of crime, you would know it's preposterous

Re: [obsnw] Wiper theft - what's the deal with this?

2015-07-17 Thread Jenny Calder
Graham, agreed, it is very annoying and hopefully we can put an end to it soon. On the Pajero, when we did a patrol the other night, I noticed a bag left in the back. Probably not a good idea to leave anything visible, no matter what the value is, it leads to windows being smashed. We tried

Re: [obsnw] Wiper theft - what's the deal with this?

2015-07-17 Thread Jenny Calder
This sounds a lot like the Lytton Road tyre slashings. If I'm not mistaken there is a supplier at the end who benefits. Hard to prove. On 7/17/2015 3:41 PM, Rosemary Robins wrote: Economic is making a fortune... On Fri, Jul 17, 2015 at 3:38 PM, Trevor Hughes tghug...@gmail.com

Re: [obsnw] Wiper theft - what's the deal with this?

2015-07-17 Thread Jenny Calder
Perhaps not report it to the SAPS but it may benefit OBSID in that they include it in their stats and can determine hotspots and trends. On 7/17/2015 3:49 PM, Trevor Hughes wrote: On Fri, Jul 17, 2015 at 3:41 PM, Rosemary Robins mandrcr...@gmail.com wrote: Economic is making a

Re: [obsnw] plumber

2015-07-16 Thread Jenny Calder
Have a look on the OCA page obs.org.za. There is a list of local artisans. On 7/16/2015 11:48 AM, Jeanine Schouw wrote: Hey there, could someone please recommend a good plumber? Many thanks jeanine schouw -- -- OPS [Obsid

Re: [obsnw] Attempted theft - Scooter - Gordon Road - Wed 15th

2015-07-16 Thread Jenny Calder
There was a scumbag named Jacques who I have it on good authority was involved in that spate. He is a white dude blondish hair tall drug addict and conman. He moved out from across the road about 2 months ago. On 7/16/2015 11:43 AM, Frank Schuitemaker wrote: Thanks for the head up Graham,

Re: [obsnw] Heavy toxic smell on station road

2015-07-07 Thread Jenny Calder
Could it not perhaps be the incinerator at the hospital? When we stayed near Main Road before, we used to get that smell at times. On 7/7/2015 11:50 AM, Eve Hine wrote: Hi, I have noticed this smell before...after 5pm and normally disperses in an hour or so? Last night it was after 6pm, so

Re: [obsnw] What YOU can do about the spate of Armed Robberies

2015-07-02 Thread Jenny Calder
and a chat one For Lower Obs residents. Melanie On 2 July 2015 at 13:22, Jenny Calder jennycald...@gmail.com mailto:jennycald...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Eve, I am still waiting for your id number, I sent you an email on the 22nd of June. As far as I am aware, it is mostly only active

Re: [obsnw] theft at Oak street - lower Obs

2015-07-01 Thread Jenny Calder
are just crooks anyway, but it will matter a lot if an innocent person's face is ID'd as a criminal through an action like this. So I doubt SAPS would allow it either. Justin On 01 Jul 2015, at 2:00 PM, Jenny Calder jennycald...@gmail.com mailto:jennycald...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe try

Re: [obsnw] theft at Oak street - lower Obs

2015-07-01 Thread Jenny Calder
Maybe try and get the image via SAPS? Do you have Const. Mark Berry's number? On 2015/07/01 01:37 PM, Shawn Petre | Detour Africa wrote: We tried to get an image of him to circulate - knowing he will be back in the hood very soon. Obsid would not allow it. */Shawn Petre/* */Detour Africa

Re: [obsnw] theft at Oak street - lower Obs

2015-07-01 Thread Jenny Calder
are just crooks anyway, but it will matter a lot if an innocent person's face is ID'd as a criminal through an action like this. So I doubt SAPS would allow it either. Justin On 01 Jul 2015, at 2:00 PM, Jenny Calder jennycald...@gmail.com mailto:jennycald...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe try

Re: [obsnw] theft at Oak street - lower Obs

2015-07-01 Thread Jenny Calder
are just crooks anyway, but it will matter a lot if an innocent person's face is ID'd as a criminal through an action like this. So I doubt SAPS would allow it either. Justin On 01 Jul 2015, at 2:00 PM, Jenny Calder jennycald...@gmail.com mailto:jennycald...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe try

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

2015-06-30 Thread Jenny Calder
Hah! On 2015/06/28 05:25 PM, Robby Balona wrote: Hi all Please keep this constructive and let's not allow this to generate into a who did what Thank you Robby On 28 Jun 2015 4:00 PM, brianvamery brianvam...@gmail.com mailto:brianvam...@gmail.com wrote: Of course we could Johan.

[obsnw] Attempted burglary Robins Road

2015-06-29 Thread Jenny Calder
Sometime between 08h45 and 11h00 today, there was an attempt at burglary at our home. A crowbar was used to try and pry open the bottom bars on my security gate. They have been bent and will need re-inforcing. It is concerning, and I have no idea if they were disturbed or changed their

Re: [obsnw] What YOU can do about the spate of Armed Robberies

2015-06-28 Thread Jenny Calder
Hi Frank, I'm just getting into my mail now only. Is this one finished now? Do you still need me to check it? Thanks Jenny On 27 June 2015 at 11:21, Frank Schuitemaker fschuitema...@gmail.com wrote: *Many residents have rightfully expressed their concern about muggings, robberies and in

Re: [obsnw] OPS

2015-06-14 Thread Jenny Calder
Rosemary have you reported this on the OBSID group page? On 2015/06/14 09:32, Rosemary Robins wrote: Early Saturday evening 2 (female) guests were leaving my home - but hovering outside my gate was a somewhat inebriated gentleman so we were a little hesitant to open the security gate. Along

[obsnw] Man robbed Cnr Scott and Robins Roads

2015-06-09 Thread Jenny Calder
A man walking home has just been robbed by 5 men driving a grey Honda. OBSID are on the scene to assist. They drove up to him, 2 men got out and started beating him and then dispossessed him of his money and phone. We were alerted by his screams. He is ok, thankfully OBSID box not far. --

Re: [obsnw] Re: Tonight's meetings

2015-06-03 Thread Jenny Calder
wrote: I suppose that's life ... but to all those who didn't come: you missed out BIG TIME! Original email: - From: Jenny Calder jennycald...@gmail.com Date: Wed, 03 Jun 2015 14:28:27 +0200 To: obsnw@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [obsnw] Re: Tonight's meetings Hi Stan I think

Re: [obsnw] Re: Tonight's meetings

2015-06-03 Thread Jenny Calder
it sadly, but more than half the seats were booked on facebook. Chris and I discussed it, and going forward it shouldn't happen again. Kind regards Jenny Calder 0622858045 On 2015/06/03 11:00, Stan wrote: This was so informative and eye-opening. I wish that more people could have attended since

Re: [obsnw] Knife-wielding thief is back

2015-05-31 Thread Jenny Calder
for years, lurking, begging, loitering. Original email: - From: Jenny Calder jennycald...@gmail.com Date: Sat, 30 May 2015 12:10:45 -0700 (PDT) To: obsnw@googlegroups.com Subject: [obsnw] Knife-wielding thief is back This man scaled a perimeter fence in Irwell Street on the 11th

Re: [obsnw] Knife-wielding thief is back

2015-05-31 Thread Jenny Calder
with the rest of the camera. I kept telling everyone he had something wrong with his eye. I will go to the police with this image. Will keep you updated. Melanie On 30 May 2015 at 21:10, Jenny Calder jennycald...@gmail.com mailto:jennycald...@gmail.com wrote: This man scaled a perimeter

[obsnw] Re: informal car guards

2015-05-31 Thread Jenny Calder
The car guards are back en masse. I walked down past Station Road at about 5.30pm today, found 1 lurking at James Street, trying to park cars. I reported to Constable Mark Berry. Then, on my way home now, the same person I reported is still there. His friend was just donning his bright

Re: [obsnw] obscid mobile unit

2015-05-27 Thread Jenny Calder
I agree with the box driving the crime-rate down. I don't have the crime stats and can only report on what I see - Obs Lower Main Road is looking cleaner. In every way. I am not so sure about cutting patrol vehicles, I think they are still able to respond quickly to calls and are needed. The

Re: [obsnw] Battery stolen from Mazda Tazz in Lower Collingwood Road.

2015-05-18 Thread Jenny Calder
Frank you're a gem!:-) On 2015/05/18 18:30, Frank Schuitemaker wrote: Thanks for your observations Marc, the statistics even drilled down to days, hours and streets where batteries were likely to be stolen next, ONW used this to do their patrols this broke maybe the cycle when the police

Re: [obsnw] Battery stolen from Mazda Tazz in Lower Collingwood Road.

2015-05-18 Thread Jenny Calder
Is there perhaps a connection? Are the car guards informing the people responsible for theft? Is this a syndicate thing that targets car hire vehicles which are known to be insured and possibly less fussed over? On 2015/05/18 10:58, skoo...@intekom.co.za wrote: We have a similar scenario here

[obsnw] Re: ATM scam - Lower Main Rd

2015-05-18 Thread Jenny Calder
On at least 3 different occasions last week, I spotted these scammers at the same ATM. The short guy seems to be the main instigator and seems to work with different accomplices. The first time, as I was approaching, I warned the tourist who was about to have his card skimmed and they

Fwd: Re: [obsnw] Battery stolen from Mazda Tazz in Lower Collingwood Road.

2015-05-18 Thread Jenny Calder
Forwarded Message Subject: Re: [obsnw] Battery stolen from Mazda Tazz in Lower Collingwood Road. Date: Mon, 18 May 2015 11:27:13 +0200 From: jaims art jaims.a...@gmail.com To: obsnw@googlegroups.com Thanks Marc, my sentiments exactly. Jenny On 2015/05/18 11:17,

Re: [obsnw] Re: CPF subforum elections

2015-05-09 Thread Jenny Calder
Well done! On 2015/05/08 17:52, Marc Turok wrote: I think we should plan a street party for the Observatory community in the Lower Main Road areas regained for the community as safe areas for the community to walk freely again down our main activity street as soon as we have got this

Re: [obsnw] Fwd: Article in GroundUp on Obs homeless

2015-04-30 Thread Jenny Calder
into it when we lived in Woodstock for a while last year and became aware of just how bad it gets. Jenny Calder ONW Secretary On 2015/04/30 11:10, Marc Turok wrote: While I cant comment on what has or has not been done and how many ‘innocent’ homeless of poor people get harsh treatment

[obsnw] Robins Road dodgy man

2015-04-10 Thread Jenny Calder
A short blond or ginger long-haired white man has just walked from Scott in the direction of Bishop and then I think he turned up to Wesley along Robins Road. He was very clearly looking for a car to break into. He stopped at each car and had a good look in the windows and he had something

[obsnw] Car break-in Robins Road

2015-04-09 Thread Jenny Calder
On my walk to the shops this morning I noticed another car break-in in Robins road close to the Bishops Road entrance. The window was smashed and an array of goods lying all over the car. I couldn't find the owner of the vehicle. Robins Road certainly appears to be a hot-spot for crime and I

Re: [obsnw] Car break-in Robins Road

2015-04-09 Thread Jenny Calder
aware. Maybe a matter of too much to be done between to few persons? On 9 April 2015 at 12:31, Jenny Calder jennycald...@gmail.com wrote: On my walk to the shops this morning I noticed another car break-in in Robins road close to the Bishops Road entrance. The window was smashed

Re: [obsnw] Incindent in Scott Road 24 March 2015 involving Ricardo?

2015-03-31 Thread Jenny Calder
March 2015 at 13:32, Jenny Calder jennyc...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: On Tuesday 24th March 2015 at about 15h30, I was walking down Scott Road towards Robins Road and just before Cook Road I noticed a scruffy dirty looking dark-skinned man suddenly started walking directly towards me from

[obsnw] Burglary Robins Road Observatory

2015-03-30 Thread Jenny Calder
Our next door neighbours at 19 Robins Road where burgled about two weeks ago sometime during the day. The security gate and front door were forced open and a tv and computer were stolen. The incident was reported to the police and they have re-inforced their security gate. I was at home

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