[obsnw] Re: TRICKY PHONE CALLS

2008-11-22 Thread Johnny Wessels
Helen, glad u brought up the subject, although mine is slightly off track. there are apparently "tv lic inspectors" doing the rounds and robbing homes under that pretext. the last i heard, they were in wynberg, which is a stone's throw away,..thought i would mention it > Hi all > > I just had a

[obsnw] Re: cell phone grabbed from car today

2008-11-27 Thread Johnny Wessels
these low-lives are brazen,..i know i only have myself to blame, but the one time i parked my vehicle on the road as opposed to behind my gate,the window was smashed and my cell stolen off the passenger seat.my car was outside for only 5min, these vermin are quick. don't leave valuables lyi

[obsnw] Re: cops beat up vagrant - derelict dairy

2008-12-01 Thread Johnny Wessels
Hi Camilla, although these kind of scenes which you have witnessed are unfortunate and you would much rather not have layed eyes on such an event, your reaction after having recovered emotionally, should be one of gratitude to the police for actually being pro-active in keeping the slime under con

[obsnw] Re: cops beat up vagrant - derelict dairy

2008-12-02 Thread Johnny Wessels
t there is that they should stick to what they are qualified to do in life, whatever that might be and leave our cops who are qualified to clean our streets to do so, in order for our children to one day safely wander it again > > I cannot believe the tone on this board, to be exactly John

[obsnw] Re: The Argument issue

2008-12-03 Thread Johnny Wessels
JW is the guy who hates crime and what it does to the innocent. jw is an average joe who hates to read about our woman and children becoming victims of criminals out there who consequently leave psychological scars in their wake upon those who simply want to live their lives peacefully and playful

[obsnw] Re: Theft out of motor vehcile

2008-12-04 Thread Johnny Wessels
Hi Folks, i think we should all look forward to when Trevor Hughes posts a message or replies to one, because he never fails to create a smile or a grin on my face with his wit. he invariable manages to put a humorous spin on an otherwise sordid situation and i for one, lighten up when reading hi

[obsnw] Re: Pathetic- True Colors

2008-12-04 Thread Johnny Wessels
, sorry no repeater. >> >>   Ever wondered why so few people are joining the radio group? So few >> >>   people pitch at meetings? >> >>   It's just that core group, isn't it? >> >>   Cowards, coyboys and fascists, that's all. >>

[obsnw] Re: Theft out of motor vehcile

2008-12-04 Thread Johnny Wessels
Brian, i am sold, i wanna be a bad guy!!! Man, you are funny!! i am literally hysterical with laughter and i would hate to see you and Trevor together, because i doubt whether i could survive the ordeal! thanx man it feels damn good to clutch my stomach again, but this time, for all the right rea

[obsnw] Re: Theft out of motor vehcile

2008-12-05 Thread Johnny Wessels
googlegroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > Johnny Wessels > Sent: 04 December 2008 07:36 PM > To: obsnw@googlegroups.com > Subject: [obsnw] Re: Theft out of motor vehcile > > > Brian, i am sold, i wanna be a bad guy!!! > > Man, you are funny!! i am literally hysteri

[obsnw] Re: Safety Tips - House Robberies

2008-12-12 Thread Johnny Wessels
> Dear Neighbours > > Please forward the tips below to anyone you feel could benefit from them. > > One simple point acted on could save a neighbour considerable suffering! > > Thanks > > David > > David Raphael > 072 065 7223 > > > > > > Precautions > > > The simplest safety tip here is to keep

[obsnw] lost cat?

2008-12-14 Thread Johnny Wessels
Hi folks, just wondering if anybody lost a grey tomcat, as he is getting pretty settled in arnold st close to the dog park-not a healthy place for any cat- he does not seem to have a home or an owner. jw "You may choose to live your life in pieces or you may choose to live your life in peace,..

[obsnw] Re: theft of handbag

2008-12-15 Thread Johnny Wessels
something similar almost happened to me. my elecronic security gate to my driveway just happened to be open for a moment as well as the security gate at my front door and i was momentarily at the back of the house and during this short space of time, a guy entered my home and was actually standi

[obsnw] Re: Going away for the holidays?

2008-12-15 Thread Johnny Wessels
Hi Brian, could you please inform me as to the necessary procedures to follow in order for me to become a member of the OCA. thanks jw - Original Message - From: "Big Brian" To: "The Observatory Neighbourhood watch" Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 8:54 PM Subject: [obsnw] Going away fo

[obsnw] Re: Chase in Rochester

2008-12-15 Thread Johnny Wessels
Hi David i would like to bcome a member of OCA if possible please advise thanks jw - Original Message - From: David Raphael To: obsnw@googlegroups.com Cc: Inspector Nel Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 11:09 AM Subject: [obsnw] Chase in Rochester Just got a call from

[obsnw] Re: Going away for the holidays?

2008-12-16 Thread Johnny Wessels
zz before you come to make sure I am home, 0722412761. > > Cheers > Helen > - Original Message - > From: "Johnny Wessels" > To: > Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 7:36 PM > Subject: [obsnw] Re: Going away for the holidays? > > >> >> Hi

[obsnw] Re: misc

2008-12-17 Thread Johnny Wessels
ote: > >> What?! >> >> >> On 12/17/08 4:29 PM, "Trevor Hughes" wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 3:26 PM, Johnny Wessels >> > wrote

[obsnw] misc

2008-12-17 Thread Johnny Wessels
Hi Folks, I was "You may choose to live your life in pieces or you may choose to live your life in peace,...we cannot start over and change the beginning, but we can start now and change the end,..." --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you

[obsnw] Re: misc

2008-12-18 Thread Johnny Wessels
> thanx man, there does exist a feeling of gratitude that you helped me find myself! > > I also exist therefore I am also > > > On 12/17/08 6:03 PM, "Johnny Wessels" wrote: > >> post-existentialism > > > >

[obsnw] Re: misc

2008-12-18 Thread Johnny Wessels
i think you saw the message, but i don't think you were looking at the words, because if you were, you would have noticed that i distinctly requested an application form because of my wish to join the OCA-which incidentally, Helen was kind enough to send-i merely inquired as to why the strike rat

[obsnw] Yapping dog

2008-12-18 Thread Johnny Wessels
is anybody aware of the dog who yaps all hours of the night in either the first or second house from the top -across the dog park- in gordon st. i might be mistaken, but it sounds like neglect to me and in my book that is a crime. it has been going on for a week now and it only happens late at nig

[obsnw] Re: Yapping dog

2008-12-18 Thread Johnny Wessels
be that the owner aquired a young dog and because he/she works at night, the dog is left alone and afraid? > > Have you tried No 3 I have had some complaints about them > > Helen > - Original Message - > From: "Johnny Wessels" > To: > Sent: Thursday, D

[obsnw] Re: Yapping dog

2008-12-19 Thread Johnny Wessels
concerned about this poor animal, maybe you can have a >> talk to her, She feels that the dog should be removed from these people. >> >> Helen >> >> >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Johnny Wessels" >> To: >> Sent: T

[obsnw] yapping dog

2008-12-21 Thread Johnny Wessels
thank you for all the input regarding my 'yapping dog' problem, but i have generally been ignored in as far as following most of the advice offered on this site. i am of the firm belief that the SPCA should get involved here,because it does not sound to me as if the yapping is diminishing in statu

[obsnw] Re: High walls increase crime

2008-12-24 Thread Johnny Wessels
I have a seven feet high electronic gate and since it's inception 2 years ago, there has not been one person - to my knowledge, as nothing has ever been removed from my property- who climbed over it. previously, my seven feet brick wall which obscured my vision from the outside world, was scaled r

[obsnw] Re: Car break-in and subsequent chase

2008-12-27 Thread Johnny Wessels
my passanger window was also smashed and the alarm did not sound. i subsequently contacted my dealer to enquire this and was told that very few vehicles have an alarm that triggers with a broken window. apparently something to do with the sensor having to be placed in a strategic spot. when this

[obsnw] Re: Student mugging in Milton

2008-12-31 Thread Johnny Wessels
> you also need to undestand that a 'sting' operation is usually done on the initiative of the cops and albeit a highly commendable way to apprehend these scum, it is invariably the small fry who are the scapegoats for the druglords that are caught and within days are back on the street again up

[obsnw] Re: Good Alarm People?

2009-01-09 Thread Johnny Wessels
> Hi Doug, you could try a guy who is a brilliant technician and has his own business. He is also 1is very reasonably priced. his name is Errol and his number is 0832759319. he has a good reputation and does work for the Spar group amongst others > Hi, > > Sorry, perhaps I should have indicat

[obsnw] Re: Good Alarm People?

2009-01-14 Thread Johnny Wessels
i agree,a brave dog indeed,...my brother's dog in hout bay was equally scrappy and a brilliant security guard, but lost her life by means of a stab to the neck with a huge dagger. my brother had this doberman for 5years,-she was at the peak of her life and a great companion. she is no longer,

[obsnw] Re: Cape Talk/KFM Interview

2009-01-14 Thread Johnny Wessels
Both these stations are owned by one company;Primedia, and they usually have direct broadcasting of interviews on 567 and will play back snippets on news bulletins which occurs on the hour, but KFM might pre-record an interview and play a concise part of it back on the hour. this could occur up

[obsnw] Re: Theft & more theft: Oxford Rd & Trill Rd

2009-01-16 Thread Johnny Wessels
i heard from the cops that the vermin takes a spark plug, wraps it in thick cloth, which acts as a muffler and smashes the glass with almost no sound. the result is that the noise factor to alert bystanders is now substantially reduced and more time is proffered to commit the dastardly deed. --

[obsnw] Suspect?

2009-01-17 Thread Johnny Wessels
Hi folks, Last week a guy came to my home and requested to cut my lawn ( which incidentally needed some serious attention, as my regular gardener absconded ) He possessed his own shears and proceeded in doing a fair job. I gave him breakfast and lunch and he seemed like a decent chap, which moti

[obsnw] Re: Suspect?

2009-01-19 Thread Johnny Wessels
guilty, as he had stolen before. - Original Message - From: "Biddy Greene" To: "Johnny Wessels" Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 4:41 PM Subject: Re: Suspect? Oh Abdul! We know him from AGES ago - it certainly sounds like the same one - maybe 10 years ago or more.

[obsnw] Re: Suspect?

2009-01-21 Thread Johnny Wessels
whether to allow them on to your grounds. - Original Message - From: Biddy Greene To: Johnny Wessels Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 2:42 PM Subject: Re: Suspect? Jonny, I meant to post my bit to the whole OBsNW site (not just to you). If you think it's appropriate

[obsnw] cops- quick reaction

2009-01-21 Thread Johnny Wessels
on sunday i contacted the patrol vehicle of Sgt Luzipo from my workplace and requested him to call on my address and question a gardener who it was discovered stole a radio from my home the previous day.his reaction time was almost beyond belief. unless he was actually in my street at the time o

[obsnw] Re: Information needed on Drug operations

2009-01-23 Thread Johnny Wessels
There are times when i wonder if this site has members who are part of the vast crime network in Obz and using the site to obtain any kind of info which could act as an early warning system for them? for that matter, it could even plant some ideas in their ever-scheming minds any thoughts on t

[obsnw] Re: Information needed on Drug operations

2009-01-24 Thread Johnny Wessels
, hence any criminal can join and keep an update of how and where to go next for their criminal activity... Regards Micha THE SCRUMPY JACK On Jan 23, 1:16 pm, "Johnny Wessels" wrote: > There are times when i wonder if this site has members who are part of the > vast crime

[obsnw] Re: Information needed on Drug operations

2009-01-24 Thread Johnny Wessels
n the same light, hi criminals, if you're out there... We are going to catch you. That is all. j. On 1/24/09, Johnny Wessels wrote: > > Hi Micha, > > I am pleased to read that at least one of my fellow locals agree with me > on > this issue. > I suppose i was sort o

[obsnw] Re: Information needed on Drug operations

2009-01-28 Thread Johnny Wessels
if examples are given, then it will defeat the object of keeping it under wraps now, would'nt it? we don't want the wrong eyes getting a refresher course. i do agree with this being a forum where one can obtain info and part with it regarding the majority of crime being committed-as you mention

[obsnw] Re: Cars broken into in Bristol Rd Jan 27/28

2009-01-28 Thread Johnny Wessels
i sympathize with the victim, because i have been there, but whoever quoted/charged her/him R3000 to repair a small side window, was as big a thief as the one who broke it! mine was R400,...original and new. - Original Message - From: "pjbi" To: "The Observatory Neighbourhood watch"

[obsnw] Re: A thank you on Natioal Police Day from Obs

2009-01-28 Thread Johnny Wessels
i second and third and fourth,etc,...that, because they are doing sterling work. they are getting more visible and pro-active by the day, which is a great sign. i for one see them almost daily( and at night ) wherever i walk/drive and i enter/exit obz from all possible avenues. We have real

[obsnw] Re: [iloveobs] Fw: LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS

2009-01-28 Thread Johnny Wessels
my personal opinion is that there are enough liquor outlets and booze in obz as it is and the applicants have not once shown any interest whatsoever in addressing or preventing the obvious repercussions which the over indulgence of liquor causes in our neighbourhood. it's all about profits until

[obsnw] Re: [iloveobs] Fw: LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS

2009-01-28 Thread Johnny Wessels
licences, we need more. like the noise, the broken bottles etc and all the other thing that make our lives a misery because of them Helen - Original Message - From: Johnny Wessels To: obsnw@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 5:43 PM Subject: [obsnw] Re

[obsnw] Re: [iloveobs] Fw: LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS

2009-01-28 Thread Johnny Wessels
- From: Johnny Wessels To: obsnw@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 5:43 PM Subject: [obsnw] Re: [iloveobs] Fw: LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS my personal opinion is that there are enough liquor outlets and booze in obz as it is and the applicants have not once shown

[obsnw] Re: [iloveobs] Fw: LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS

2009-01-28 Thread Johnny Wessels
d to the liqour board? >> >> The residents can only blame themselves for not holding the law enforces >> accountable. >> >> Regards >> >> Andrew Fife >> A Touch of Madness - Victorian Quaffery >> 021 448 2266www.touchofmadness.co.za >> >&g

[obsnw] Re: Information needed on Drug operations

2009-01-28 Thread Johnny Wessels
at would > be another story... > > > > On Jan 28, 2:43 pm, "Johnny Wessels" wrote: >> if examples are given, then it will defeat the object of keeping it >> under >> wraps now, would'nt it? we don't want the wrong eyes getting a refresher >>

[obsnw] Re: [iloveobs] Fw: LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS

2009-01-29 Thread Johnny Wessels
their clients sitting on tables on > the sidewalk drinking & noisy on a Saturday afternoon while the toddlers > were playing in the park. Not a good example for toddlers.. > > Helen > > > > - Original Message - > From: "Johnny Wessels" > To: >

[obsnw] Re: Urgent Residents' Meeting on the Noise over the Weekend

2009-02-03 Thread Johnny Wessels
c'mon Trevor, u publicly apologised and by the note detected in your message, i even believe that u have regrets, so don't be so hard on yourself ok? most of us, one time or another, have transgressed on this site-me included-but as long as we admit our guilt, i see no reason to impose self-inflic

[obsnw] Re: Gandalf's

2009-02-03 Thread Johnny Wessels
yeah, if u step over the line at this venue u shall be doomed to "the cave of the dead",..which so aptly describes this subject > > I'd like to throw in my two cents. I've had friends who've tried to > get rowdy at Gandalf's on a couple of occasions. Their extremely > unbiased appraisal (they wo

[obsnw] Re: car washer

2009-02-04 Thread Johnny Wessels
this same guy was at my gate on sun and i sent him on his way when i noticed a sharp object protruding from his rear pocket,..a shame though,..because my car was pretty dirty. also look out for a bright-eyed toothless(top teeth)coloured guy with his own shears. he definitely removes anything of r

[obsnw] Re: car washer

2009-02-04 Thread Johnny Wessels
i suppose it depends what he was sent to buy and how much money he was given for the purchase. if he is busy with odd jobs, it is all relative i once had a guy in for a job which would have brought him R50 in the pocket, but sent him to the store first to buy some things i could prepare lunch with

[obsnw] Re: UPDATE ON LAST NIGHT'S NOISE MEETING

2009-02-04 Thread Johnny Wessels
go gettem guys!!! u have my vote 4 noise eradication what do u think Trevor H ? > > 18 Residents attended the meeting/discussion. > Residents feel that we need a committee to control and regulate NOISE. > > The LAW is in place. > "No person shall permit noise from a private residence or busines

[obsnw] Re: car washer

2009-02-05 Thread Johnny Wessels
then let's describe them each time. the one i encountered was painfully thin coloured male, acceptably dressed with blue jeans and blue sweater,appr. 35 years old with flushed ( methinks alcohol induced ) features wearing a baseball cap back to front and carrying a black tuppaware bucket and sta

[obsnw] Re: Gandalf's

2009-02-06 Thread Johnny Wessels
get more annoyed. It is really spiteful and nasty to vandalise and steal another person's property. More than ever, we need to co-operate. Keep Observatory safe and clean. And safe. Brian Gray. On Feb 3, 6:10 pm, "Johnny Wessels" wrote: > yeah, if u step over the line at this ve

[obsnw] Re: Gandalf's

2009-02-08 Thread Johnny Wessels
ore > annoyed. It is really spiteful and nasty to vandalise and steal > another person's property. > More than ever, we need to co-operate. > Keep Observatory safe and clean. > And safe. > Brian Gray. > > On Feb 3, 6:10 pm, "Johnny Wessels" wrote: > > >

[obsnw] Re: Well done the Police - even off duty

2009-02-08 Thread Johnny Wessels
i think that is great! it might be an idea to have all our cops in plain clothes even when they are on duty and let them patrol the streets with unmarked cars which could be rotated on a weekly basis to create the element of surprise.. this may lead to more arrests,...? - Original Messag

[obsnw] Re: Gandalf's

2009-02-10 Thread Johnny Wessels
n the past it was mainly a term used in > reference to blacks or ok previously disadvantaged in SA, I would like > to add us coloureds and Indians like my manager but we still > disadvantaged ok maybe that’s not funny but I hope you get that I do > not mean to offend anybody. > > &g

[obsnw] Re: 4 less Baddies in the hood

2009-02-12 Thread Johnny Wessels
Hear hear! All our sector cops should operate -even on duty- with their civvies on and perhaps they might trap more low life scum of the snake's earth. Bravo,our boys in blue!! I am getting feedback from family and folks i know in some other suburbs regarding their relationship with the local

[obsnw] Re: 4 less Baddies in the hood

2009-02-12 Thread Johnny Wessels
Re: 4 less Baddies in the hood > > Johnny, you really seem to love the sound of your own words since you feel > the need to comment on EVERYTHING posted on this site > > > On 2/12/09 10:24 AM, "Johnny Wessels" wrote: > >> >> Hear hear! >> >> All

[obsnw] Re: 4 less Baddies in the hood

2009-02-12 Thread Johnny Wessels
i mean eloquency,.. - Original Message - From: "Johnny Wessels" To: Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 10:55 AM Subject: [obsnw] Re: 4 less Baddies in the hood > > Jealousy makes you nasty my dear, but you are welcome to attend my > elequency > classes any

[obsnw] Re: 4 less Baddies in the hood

2009-02-12 Thread Johnny Wessels
I apologise for my rhetoric,, but it is important, in my opinion, to praise the cops whenever we are informed of their good work. a few weeks ago when i contacted a sector patrol vehicle to apprehend a "gardener" who stole a radio out of my home, Sgt Luzipo was there like a shot and after singi

[obsnw] Re: TWO CAR GUARDS A FEMALE AND THREE LITTLE CHILDREN

2009-02-14 Thread Johnny Wessels
Hi Micha, I know of a small business centre which has a dedicated parking lot as well as parking on the "main" road. Almost every day there will be job seekers handing in CV's to the businesses and these are filtered, interviews are conducted and wala! a rspectable car guard or 3 is employed.

[obsnw] Re: TWO CAR GUARDS A FEMALE AND THREE LITTLE CHILDREN

2009-02-17 Thread Johnny Wessels
Hi Biddy, What I do know is that CV's which are dropped in this business centre are perused and those who fit the criteria -on paper- as potential car guards( ,ie: Young males who live in the area preferably, contactable references, not over qualified for the position, have some sort of exper

[obsnw] Re: TWO CAR GUARDS A FEMALE AND THREE LITTLE CHILDREN

2009-02-17 Thread Johnny Wessels
difficult to police. As yet no one has stepped forward to manage the car guard system. As to getting money from business Regards Andrew Fife A Touch of Madness - Victorian Quaffery 021 448 2266 www.touchofmadness.co.za 2009/2/17 Johnny Wessels Hi Biddy, What I do

[obsnw] Re: 'Bank followings' on the rise

2009-02-20 Thread Johnny Wessels
My brother was robbed of a substantial amount of money about 2 years ago after he made a business withdrawal at FNB mowbray and has had his eyes glued to his rear view mirrors ever since. this is an old trick of the robbers, but has not been heard/read about for some time. Check your mirrors co

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2009-02-24 Thread Johnny Wessels
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[obsnw] Naked guy

2009-03-03 Thread Johnny Wessels
En route home 10min ago I spotted a naked guy carrying a haversack entering a property in station rd. he was startled when i inquired as to his indecent exposure and disappeared inside the house. hope he lives there,.. For what it's worth,a builder's level was protruding from the sack. --~--~

[obsnw] ARMED ROBBERY

2009-03-07 Thread Johnny Wessels
Just heard -not verified- that a cash-in transit van was fired upon and a guard killed and that it happened in maitland or salt river. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Observatory Neighbourhood

[obsnw] Re: IS IT TRUE THAT THERE ARE NOW "NIGHT-WATCHERS" IN PATROL IN OUR SUBURB ?

2009-03-11 Thread Johnny Wessels
every time you go for a stroll, take your dogs for a walk or just go to the store for a Lt of milk, you are a neighbourhood watcher. you don't need to be part of an organised group to be one. - Original Message - From: "Miss Marple" To: "The Observatory Neighbourhood watch" Sent: We

[obsnw] Re: Metal drains stolen

2009-03-11 Thread Johnny Wessels
While we're at it, why not contact the SPCA as well. Have you seen the condition of the horse? - Original Message - From: "Kris Marais" To: Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 8:14 AM Subject: [obsnw] Re: Metal drains stolen > > At a CPF meeting in 2007,Superintendent Redelinghuys, of Wood

[obsnw] Re: watch out for your wheels

2009-03-13 Thread Johnny Wessels
Saw a car -toyota corolla-with rear axle on bricks and no wheels to be seen anywhere in rochester the other day.Hope it belongs to someone who has no jack,... - Original Message - From: Sandra Pienaar To: obsnw@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 9:23 AM Subject: [o

[obsnw] Re: Fake ADT Calls (from Houtbay NW)

2009-03-17 Thread Johnny Wessels
I had a faulty sensor in one of the zones which set the alarm off periodically and ADT called me all hours of the night to report a triggered alarm, which was the correct procedure to follow,but on my cell it displayed a private no. each time they called. when I requested them to ID themselves

[obsnw] Re: Armed Robbery Obz Bottle Store

2009-03-21 Thread Johnny Wessels
Sorry ol' chap, but if you had driven over the scum, the chances are that you would have been up for murder or at the very least, manslaughter and a possible prison sentence. The law is twisted huh? But hey, well done on the escape routine and yep, screw 'em,..glad u r ok. - Original Messa

[obsnw] Re: Yesterday's Arrests plus 1 today - Very Well Done

2009-03-25 Thread Johnny Wessels
yes, excellent work! i believe that one of the reasons our cops achieve such great results so consistently is because there is never a word mentioned or written about woodstock police being corrupt in any way. these guys put their lives on the line each day for a pittance and care for the commu

[obsnw] Re: FW: Wheel Thieves Apprehended

2009-03-26 Thread Johnny Wessels
I second the top cop award idea. it's a brilliant thought. what do you have in mind Brian? - Original Message - From: "Big Brian" To: "The Observatory Neighbourhood watch" Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 4:50 PM Subject: [obsnw] Re: FW: Wheel Thieves Apprehended I really like the phot

[obsnw] Re: FW: Wheel Thieves Apprehended

2009-03-27 Thread Johnny Wessels
om > Subject: [obsnw] Re: FW: Wheel Thieves Apprehended > > > I too agree, these guys are really looking out for us. Even Snr Supt Van > Der Reil was out patrolling with 3 other officers in Obs late yesterday > afternoon. > > Helen > - Original Message - >

[obsnw] Re: name and shame - Obs Armed Response

2009-04-01 Thread Johnny Wessels
My business uses Chubb armed response and they have a reputation for shooting back when fired upon and not wait to be killed before they may defend themselves- Original Message - From: Nicola Farmer To: obsnw@googlegroups.com Cc: 'Dawn Salisbury' Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2

[obsnw] Re: name and shame - Obs Armed Response

2009-04-01 Thread Johnny Wessels
My business uses Chubb armed response and they have a reputation for shooting back when fired upon and not wait to be killed before they may defend themselves- .Their response time is very quick Original Message - From: Nicola Farmer To: obsnw@googlegroups.com Cc: 'Dawn Salisbur

[obsnw] Re: name and shame - Obs Armed Response

2009-04-01 Thread Johnny Wessels
My business uses Chubb armed response and they have a reputation for shooting back when fired upon and not wait to be killed before they may defend themselves- .Their response time is very quick Original Message - From: Nicola Farmer To: obsnw@googlegroups.com Cc: 'Dawn Salisbur

[obsnw] Re: Court date!

2009-04-02 Thread Johnny Wessels
the problem is that you cannot use an isolated case to determine where the problems in the justice system exists, because there are too many variances and if for instance in this case, say the loophole is discovered to be with the prosecutor, the next case could have a problem with the magistr

[obsnw] Re: Court date!

2009-04-03 Thread Johnny Wessels
Rob, I agree wholeheartedly, but as we all know, accountability is a word that does not exist in the vocabulary of law-makers and until such time that it gets returned to it's rightful place in that book, we shall never see the wheel of justice turning like a well oiled machine,..ever - Or

[obsnw] gangsters

2009-04-12 Thread Johnny Wessels
Please take note that there is a gang of 10 coloured men between the ages of appr 20-25 who are dressed in gangster type outfits who are strolling up and down the side streets approaching obz from saltriver lower main. they look and sound totally drugged and as i passed them on the jog they utt

[obsnw] Re: Metro cops spotted in Obs

2009-04-12 Thread Johnny Wessels
take a drive along the Eastern Boulevard and you will see the Metro cops pulling over mini bus taxi's driving along the yellow line on a regular basis. this sort of negated my previously negative opinion about them. - Original Message - From: "Rob Gaylard" To: "The Observatory Neighbo

[obsnw] Re: gangsters

2009-04-14 Thread Johnny Wessels
" Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 9:57 PM Subject: [obsnw] Re: gangsters Johnny, could you please describe to us what you mean by "..dressed in gangster type outfits". Tks. On Apr 10, 5:02 pm, "Johnny Wessels" wrote: > Please take note that there is a gang of

[obsnw] Re: gangsters

2009-04-14 Thread Johnny Wessels
- From: "Miss Marple" To: "The Observatory Neighbourhoatch" Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 9:57 PM Subject: [obsnw] Re: gangsters Johnny, could you please describe to us what you mean by "..dressed in gangster type outfits". Tks. On Apr 10, 5:02 pm, &qu

[obsnw] Re: gangsters

2009-04-15 Thread Johnny Wessels
we need to be vigilant, because the crew i passed were certainly in their early 20's and i could see that they were hardened gangsters. the 17 year old's you saw could very well be a different group, which means that obz may be targeted by more than one gang. perhaps at this stage we should spe

[obsnw] Re: "Left in the Lurch"

2009-04-15 Thread Johnny Wessels
sorry folks, forgive me if i'm wrong, but wouldn't the proper forum for discussing this particular topic be on the other site? We all know that politics is a crime story, but for the sake of consistency,... - Original Message - From: "Kris Marais" To: Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 2

[obsnw] Re: "Left in the Lurch"

2009-04-16 Thread Johnny Wessels
- Original Message - From: "Boughies" To: "The Observatory Neighbourhood watch" Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 11:36 AM Subject: [obsnw] Re: "Left in the Lurch" > > This topic is about the Improvement District, which is about > combatting crime, which is therefore on-topic for this f

[obsnw] Re: "Left in the Lurch"

2009-04-16 Thread Johnny Wessels
Point well taken, your reasoning is spot on spoke to some cops regarding sudden influx of gangsters into obz and apparently they are searching for new hunting grounds in order for their present ones,ie: saltriver, woodstock,town; to cool down a bit,..makes sense to me. - Original Message

[obsnw] Re: Red Ford Tracer stolen from Irwell Road last night (Thurs, 16.4.2009) around 7 pm

2009-04-17 Thread Johnny Wessels
The reason there are not tons of crime related issues bogging down this site, is because the member base is relatively small if you consider the amount of residences in obz. There is not much promoting of this site going on either. I have spoken to many people who live in obz, but are not awar

[obsnw] Re: Woodstock crime report

2009-04-21 Thread Johnny Wessels
Hear Hear ! I am not sure how effectively the cops are combatting crime in woodstock, but one thing which i am pretty damn sure of is that they are doing their utmost to keep it under control in obz. we are talking about cops from the same police station, so why should they not be doing the same

[obsnw] Re: Alfred St.-Theft out of motor vehicle-scaled a 2 mtr fence

2009-04-23 Thread Johnny Wessels
For just such an occasion when you forget to arm the vehicle alarm, place a little penlite battery operated gadget which has a red light flashing in exactly the same fashion as an alarm. They cost less than R 20. The idea is to have this gadget on 24/7 and if you are concerned about battery lif

[obsnw] Re: Alfred St.-Theft out of motor vehicle-scaled a 2 mtr fence

2009-04-23 Thread Johnny Wessels
fence Hi there Johnny Could ypou tell me where I can get hold of such a gadget ? I have been hunting high and low many thanks On Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 9:50 AM, Johnny Wessels wrote: For just such an occasion when you forget to arm the vehicle alarm, place a little penlite

[obsnw] Re: NUMBER PLATE HIJACKING TREND

2009-04-23 Thread Johnny Wessels
wouldn't it just be easier for these low-lives to hi-jack you when you are about to open your car door? why go through all that trouble and also run the risk of being caught stealing a number plate before you even get down to the real business of jacking? - Original Message - From: "CI

[obsnw] Re: NUMBER PLATE HIJACKING TREND

2009-04-23 Thread Johnny Wessels
, 2009 6:22 PM Subject: [obsnw] Re: NUMBER PLATE HIJACKING TREND Possibly to get you away from Mall security - when you most on guard! Andrew Fife A Touch of Madness - Victorian Quaffery 021 448 2266 www.touchofmadness.co.za 2009/4/23 Johnny Wessels wouldn't it ju

[obsnw] Re: Hosepipe gone AWOL

2009-04-23 Thread Johnny Wessels
I would't be surprised if somebody in proximity to where you live has bought the hose, because the thieves simply walk down up and down the streets and whoever they spot as a potential "client" will be approached and offered the product. the fact of the matter is that even though we would like

[obsnw] Re: car breaking howe street

2009-04-27 Thread Johnny Wessels
Trevor, Truly sorry to read about your miserable experience and yes, there are policemen/woman who will ask you if you want to report it for the sake of insurance purposes and/or for the saps to actually open a docket in pursuance of the perps. You are offered multiple choices : A: immediate pr

[obsnw] Re: Hatless Basotho

2009-04-27 Thread Johnny Wessels
jabaas - Original Message - From: "Big Brian" To: "The Observatory Neighbourhood watch" Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 5:14 PM Subject: [obsnw] Hatless Basotho > > If anyone sees a hatless Basotho in Obs, tell him where he can find > it. > Brian. > > --

[obsnw] Re: This site is a great morale-booster for thugs.....

2009-05-02 Thread Johnny Wessels
Some time ago, I posted a theory on this site regarding the opportunity it presents to the criminals out there by obtaining information and statistics that might favour them and my query was about the screening of members who join,but Trevor and several other subscribers negated my fear with lo

[obsnw] Re: Possible Richard Activity in Howe Street

2009-05-05 Thread Johnny Wessels
keep in mind that obz is a huge hunting ground and richard is only well known by obsnw. there are thousands of other victims who have absolutely no idea who or what he is, until it's too late,.. - Original Message - From: "Toby Hewlett" To: "The Observatory Neighbourhood watch" Sent:

[obsnw] Re: This site is a great morale-booster for thugs.....

2009-05-05 Thread Johnny Wessels
What prevents the thugs from also accessing the proposed site and ultimately having 2 morale boosting forums to infiltrate? If- as most comments have suggested- this site could not realistically assist criminals because most crimes are petty, why then create another? (even if it is supposedly l

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