Please ensure all incidents are reported to Parksec so they are aware of all of the latest crimes and modus operandi in the area. Mail the details – info@parksec.co.za
It is also important to report all incidents to SAPS so they know the full extent of the criminal activity in the area and can manage resources accordingly.
The armed robbery which took place in Parkhurst as the resident arrived home, involved 5 black male suspects who were in a white BMW X5.
SAPS have made us aware of an increase in house robberies and robberies taking place in the street. Be vigilant when arriving home and don’t linger out on the road longer than is necessary. It’s crucial that you do not turn into your driveway until your gate or garage is open. Sitting in the driveway waiting for the gate or garage makes you extremely vulnerable and an easy target for criminals.
Get into the habit of getting off your phone, turning off your radio and getting kids to quieten down as you turn into your road. You need to be alert and aware as you approach your house.
SAPS also mentioned that school kids are being targeted for their cell phones as they are either walking home or going to get public transport. Walking with ear phones on lets the criminals know that you have either a phone or an iPod on you and it also means that you aren’t alert and aware of your surroundings.
There are still thefts taking place from cars in the precinct. Please refrain from leaving valuables in your cars whether parked on the street or inside your driveway.
Again you need to be aware of spotters at Hyde Park and other shopping centres. They look for targets wearing expensive jewellery and making costly purchases. They then alert their accomplices and you are followed home where you are then robbed of your possessions.
We have been told about more smash and grabs at the following 3 intersections so please be careful when approaching William Nicol & Jan Smuts; William Nicol & Stirling; William Nicol & Bompas.
We don’t recommend supporting beggars at street corners. Giving them money and food only encourages them to stay in our areas and in many cases they are involved in smash and grabs and other acts of crime. Rather support the homeless by giving money to existing charities and feeding schemes.
If you have construction work underway at your house, ensure all tools are locked away at night as these can be used to gain access to houses and cars.
Let Parksec know if you would like SAPS, with the assistance of Cortac, to perform building site raids to check that all staff have the correct paperwork and are free of criminal records.
Please contact your security provider to arrange for a professional security guard to watch your visitors’ cars should you be entertaining from home.
If you are a victim of any crime in the area, drop us an email (info@parksec.co.za) with the details so we can warn other residents and, wherever possible, avoid similar incidents from occurring. The reporting of incidents also assists Cortac in flagging keys areas to focus on.
The street/block WhatsApp groups used for instant security communication in our suburbs, are up and running. Each street has its own WhatsApp group made up of all the residents in the street. If you would like to join your street WhatsApp group, send us an email (info@parksec.co.za) with your address and cell number.
Many streets have expressed an interest in street remote-site monitoring via CCTV security cameras. For a free assessment of your street, please contact Cortac:
Dave Thomas – 083 785 5161 – dave.thomas@cortac.co.za
Darren Greenberg – 079 368 6084 – darren@cortac.co.za .
Benefits of remote-site camera monitoring include, among others - vehicle tracking, public space monitoring and surveillance of suspicious foot traffic.
Follow Parksec on Twitter and like our Facebook page for news flashes and lookout information as the information becomes available.
Please email Parksec (info@parksec.co.za) with the details of incidents you are involved in.
Please continue to report any suspicious activity / individuals in the area so we can stop crime before it hits. Remember that aside from the Cortac control room (086 126 7822) you can also SMS Cortac with details of the suspicious activity (including the location) to 079 502 2750. Please save these numbers to your phone. (You don’t need to be a Cortac subscriber to call in suspicious activity).
Lookout:
These vehicles have been involved in incidents in either our area or neighbouring suburbs:
- White BMW X5
- White 3 series BMW
- Silver 3 series BMW
- Black BMW
- Silver/White Polo/Golf
- Red Opel Corsa / Chevrolet bakkie with a broken front right headlight. The rear tailgate also has possible accident damage. This vehicle may have been involved in an attempted theft in Parktown North earlier today.
Although these vehicles are flagged, be on the lookout for all cars with suspicious occupants. Many of the armed robbers drive expensive 4X4s making it difficult for residents to know if they are fellow residents or in fact suspects.
For those of you who aren’t yet signed up with Cortac, the more people contributing to the proactive patrolling of the suburbs, the more vehicles Cortac can have patrolling 24/7. Sign up today!
Special offer: CORTAC are offering free transmitters to new armed response clients – call Cortac now to sign up!
Special offer: Cortac offers special pensioner rates so give them a call for details.
The SAPS sector vehicle (sector 2) responsible for Parkhurst and Parktown North can be contacted directly on 071 675 6062/3
Parkview Police Station contact numbers:
- Switchboard: 011 486 5000
- Ops Room: 011 486 5057/8
- Front Desk: 011 486 5038
- Sector Manager for Park Sector (Parkhurst and Parktown North) Constable Masupa: 082 534 4857
Please report any suspicious activity by:
- Calling CORTAC Control Centre on 0861 267 822 / 0878 030 040
- Sending a “Please Call” message to *140*079 502 2750# (domestic workers)
- SMS’ing details of the suspicious activity to 079 502 2750