Neighbourhood watch calls for more vigilance after crime spike
Neighbourhood watch appeals to community to help keep a watchful eye for any suspicious activity or suspects.
THE Clarendon Neighbourhood Watch has noticed an alarming spike in crime in the community in the last month. Denise Masson, the chairman of the watch, said they have seen a number of house break-ins, thefts and muggings in the area. The Clarendon Road resident said the watch had received reports of break-ins where electronic equipment was stolen, flat-screen TVs as well as bicycles.
“In the last few weeks we’ve seen incidents occurring on a almost a daily basis. Eastview Road in particular has had a number of incidents. Just last month, four men in a silver bakkie accosted a domestic worker and stole her cell phone, a day later there was a break-in at one of the homes. It’s deeply concerning. We will be speaking to the Greenwood Park SAPS to set-up their mobile unit in the area to deter criminals,” she said.
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Masson appealed to the community not only join the neighbourhood watch, but also to help keep a watchful eye for any suspicious activity or suspects.
“Our aim is to create a united front to drive the criminals out of our area. Imagine the impact we could have if we all stood together, and everyone did his or her bid to survey the area and keep a watch throughout their daily activities. We have a WhatsApp group and what we’ve come to realise is that not all are keen to attend CPF or neighbourhood watch meetings, which is fine. But we would like them to join the WhatsApp group because the more eyes we have the more vigilant we will be,” she said.
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