MONTAGUE FARM
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
AREA 480
Jan/Feb 2015
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY
Every year, members of the Neighbour Hood Watch Committee co-ordinate an effort for Clean Up Australia Day. This year it
falls on Sunday the 1st March. If you have other commitments but still wish to contribute some time prior to the actual day,
bags can be collected from our co-ordinator ahead of time and can be dropped off at our rally point for collection by the
Salisbury Council.
Clean Up Australia Day is a great opportunity to teach children to look after the environment and for an hour or two of work it
is very satisfying to see large areas in our parks and wetlands clear of rubbish and debris.
CONTACTS:
Acting SECRETARY
(Lolita)
[email protected]
TREASURER (Ron)
[email protected]
Area Co-ordinator
(Barbara Sorrel)
We start at 10am and finish at midday however if it is forecasted to be over 35 degrees on that day we will be starting at 9am
and finishing at 11am. Remember, you can donate as little as an hour of your time to the cause.
Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator, Barbara Sorrell, and other committee members will be meeting on the day at our rally
point at the corner of Sandow Ave and Musicka Ave (near the windmill).
If you would like to join us you will need to:

bring a pair of rubber gloves

wear closed shoes

bring something to keep you hydrated

slip slop slap
and note that children, 15 years and under, must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
If you would like to join us please drop us a line at [email protected] so that we can organise enough bags for
everyone.
Montague Farm
Neighbourhood
Watch
meets at
Pooraka Farm
Community
Centre
Henderson Ave.
(opposite the shops)
7 pm on the
th
4 Monday of even
months (generally)
Next Meeting:
rd
23 Feb 2015
ALL WELCOME
Joke Corner
A police recruit was
asked during an exam:
“What would you do if
you had to arrest your
own mother?”
He wrote:
“Call for Backup”
COMMUNITY EVENT
In May this year there will be a community event held at the Pooraka Farm Community Centre (opposite the Montague Farm
Foodworks). Montague Farm Neighbourhood Watch will be holding a BBQ as part of the festivities so watch this space!
Details of the event will be published in our April newsletter.
MYWHEELS - VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION, REPORTING & RECOVERY
Australia has one of the highest rates of vehicle theft in the world. In fact, each year:

around 60,000 cars are reported stolen and two-thirds are never recovered

nearly 9,000 motorbikes are stolen and less than 30% are recovered; and

it’s estimated more than 200,000 bicycles are stolen with less than 5% recovered.
It is a major social and economic problem that costs the community more than $670 million per annum, not counting the
significant costs associated with policing, courts and correctional services.
To tackle the problem, Crime Stoppers South Australia gathered together some of the best vehicle theft experts in Australia to
discuss ways to help owners best protect their pride and joy, and to reduce vehicle theft across the country.
The outcome is the MyWheels smartphone app – which can be used for any vehicle with a registration or unique serial
number and provides the owner with valuable assistance if it’s ever stolen or seriously damaged.
MyWheels has a number of handy theft prevention, reporting and recovery features, including:
 securely and conveniently storing important insurance, registration and licence details
 store photos of a vehicle’s identifying features or accessories
 handy security tips
 navigation support – providing detailed directions back to where a vehicle was last parked
 being able to ‘rate’ the safety of a parking location and share with other users
 reporting theft or serious damage to police and an insurer
 sending an alert to other users if a vehicle is stolen; and
 posting updates if someone spots a stolen or abandoned vehicle.
The MyWheels app is available FREE to download from Apple iTunes and Google Play
For more information, go to www.mywheelsapp.com.au
FoodWorks Montague Farm
Henderson Ave, Pooraka
Are Proud Supporters of
Montague Farm Neighbourhood Watch
MONTAGUE FARM
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
CRIME REPORT FOR PERIOD: 1 DEC 2014 – 31 JAN 2015
Date
Where
Offence
Details
7/12/2014
Paterson Rd
Interfere Motor Vehicle
Unknown person opened and then rifled thru motor vehicle. Nil stolen
18/12/2014
Musicka Ave
Interfere Motor Vehicle
/Theft
Unknown person broke into work van parked on street and stole wallet and
contents
20/12/2014
Hardy Crt
Serious Criminal
Trespass
Rear door of home jemmied open to gain access, nil discovered stolen.
23/12/2014
Henderson Ave
Theft
Wii game stolen from home.
23/12/2014
Lewis Crt
Attempted Serious
Criminal Trespass
Home broken into via bedroom window – unknown if access gained. Nil
discovered stolen.
29/12/2014
Raffen Ave
Theft
Money transferred out of victims account without permission.
31/12/2014
Badcoe St
Illegal use of Motor
Vehicle
Motor Vehicle stolen from the street.
7/01/2015
Manning Cr
Interfere Motor Vehicle
/Theft
Unknown person broke window of vehicle & stole laptop, workbag and tools.
8/01/2015
Casadio Crt
Attempted Serious
Criminal Trespass
Unknown person attempted to jemmy open door but security chain
prevented entry.
18/01/2015
Badcoe St
Property Damage
Driver Mirror smashed off of car parked on street (allegedly 4 other cars in
street damaged but nothing else reported).
20/01/2015
Henderson Ave
Theft
Pushbikes stolen from unsecured backyard.
20/01/2015
Norley Place
Property Damage
Two clip on Australian flags removed from motor vehicle and burnt.
23/01/2015
Quigley St
Property Damage
Front windows of home smashed.
26/01/2015
Carlyle Cr
Theft
Hose stolen from side of home.
Normally the Christmas period brings about higher rates in crime than what we experienced this
holiday season which is good news!
Check out the
Montague Farm WatchSA
Website at
http://www.watchsa.net.au/
under Local Service Areas –
Holden Hill LSA –
Montague Farm 480
where you can find previous
newsletters online
There were however a further 10 incidences in the commercial area across the wetlands which
occurred on Langford St, Research Rd, Bridge Rd and McGowan St. This area is only a skip and a
jump away from Montague Farm so it is important that we also remain vigilant and report any
disturbance (e.g. alarms triggered, guard dogs barking excessively) to 131 444.
Many years ago before I got involved with Neighbourhood Watch, I was working throughout the
night in my study and heard heavy machinery being started in the commercial zone. I thought to
myself “who on earth would be starting up heavy machinery at 3am in the morning?” It turns
out that the answer to my question is “thieves – that’s who”! A few days later, when reading the
SAPOL news site, I found out that a bulldozer and low loader had been stolen from the area that
night. Lesson learned. Hear it or see it – report it!
Secretary NHW Area 480 Montague Farm
Lolita Plajbes.