Preventing crime with Domestic Watch

Domestic Watch organiser Penny Steyn has called on residents to get involved in fighting crime in the community by signing up their domestic helpers and gardeners for the May meetings.

“Our topic for May is crime signage where a stack of actual signs used by criminals will be included in the written lesson handout,” said Steyn.

“Obviously criminals use signs to tell each other about their crime prospects on a property and residents are not aware of those signs. Crime signs change according to the criminal syndicate and areas in South Africa.”

Steyn explained how criminals sometimes used chalk markings outside homes to help other criminals target the rich and vulnerable.

“We always ask the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity or signs to the police, with this information the police will investigate,” she said.

“Let’s stop being victims. Proactive action, doing the right thing and reading the signs could save a life.”

Steyn encouraged more residents to sign their domestic workers up for the course.

The programme takes place at different locations throughout the Parks, and welcomes all workers from the area to join in and learn.

27 May: 12pm at the The War Museum, on Eastwold Way in Saxonwold.

28 May: 12pm at the Methodist Church on 7th Avenue in Parktown North.

30 May: 10am at St Columba’s Church on Lurgan Road, in Parkview.

30 May: 12pm at Wesleyan Church, corners of Beaumont and Norfolk avenues, Craighall Park.