Category Archives: Security

I would like to report that on 54 Hopkirk Way, Glencairn, copper piping has been stolen between about 2330 and 0730 on the 31st March. Copper piping, a tap and lead piping were stolen.  The incident has been reported to the police. The person living opposite 54 Hopkirk Way told their neighbour that he picked up the copper thieves on his camera.  Three came up Kenmuir Steps at 0310 and two went down Kenmuir steps; one at 04.14 and the other at 04.16 on the 31st March 2012.  He says they were wearing hoodies, so hard to identify from camera … Continue reading →

There is an imbizo to be held in the Simon’s Town library hall this Thursday, 23rd June at 6.30 p.m. for the local community to meet and get to know the local members of the SAPS. This is your opportunity address any concerns you may have about community policing and to hear from the local SAPS members how they police the community. The members of the Community Police Forum will also be there to explain about the work they do to help the community. Please make every effort to attend this important meeting between the community and those who help … Continue reading →

On 31 January a German guest of ours had his credit card pshished(?) at the FNB ATM in Simon’s Town. He admits that he was ‘helped’ by a well dressed black man. His card was then used for 35 small transactions (one in Canada) which amounted to R90000. We do not always get to warn our guests of this common problem so why can’t we put a sign at the ATM relating this last con stating the date and the modus operandi? Thanks Denise Brinkman

GLENCAIRN VALLEY SECURITY IMPORTANT—THIS AFFECTS YOU PROPOSAL TO INTRODUCE A NEW SECURITY MEASURE Dear Glencairn Valley resident, We live in one of the most exquisite and peaceful areas of the Cape Peninsula. Thanks to the efforts of the local SAPS, the Community Policing Forum, the Glencairn Neighbourhood Watch and the private security companies, the level of crime we experience in our area is relatively low. With your support we aim to keep it that way and, if possible, reduce it further. The tendency, in areas where crime is more prevalent, is often to retreat behind ever higher walls, topped with … Continue reading →

SIMON’S TOWN COMMUNITY POLICE SUB FORUM (SECTOR 1) (incorp. Greater Glencairn Valley Neighbourhood Watch) MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AT PHOENIX LODGE ON WEDNESDAY 8 th DECEMBER 2010 PRESENT Chairperson – Don Stepto (standing in for Aliet Pelt) Secretary – Geoff Neden Attendance Register – completed and filed: 37 members present. 1. WELCOME AND LAST MONTH’S MINUTES The chairperson thanked all present for attending. Apologies Terry and Des Korsten Anne Fry Doug Drysdale David Erickson Aliet Pelt Vivienne Brent Mel Wainwright The Cartwright sisters Sharon Cowell Approval of the Minutes of the previous meeting held on 10th November was proposed by … Continue reading →

SIMON’S TOWN COMMUNITY POLICE SUB-FORUM (SECTOR 1) (incorp. Greater Glencairn Valley Neighbourhood Watches) __________________________________________________________________ AGENDA FOR MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE PHOENIX HALL 18.30 pm on Wednesday, 14th July 2010 Agenda Point Time allotted 1 Welcome, Apologies and Approval of Minutes of Meeting held on 17th June 2010. 5 min 2 Report from SAPS – Warrant Officer Nick Spreeth. 10 min 3 Reports from local Security Companies Mach1 Chubb ADT 5 min 4. Crime data Sheets and Report back from Neighbourhood Watches Glencairn Residents’ feedback. Glencairn Heights including Glen Ridge, Glen Beach   Resident’s feedback. Glenroad Residents’ feedback. Neptune’s Close – … Continue reading →

Hi all at Keep Safe,   I found this on the web:   http://www.simplehelp.net/2006/09/27/how-to-use-your-pc-and-webcam-as-a-motion-detecting-and-recording-security-camera/   It shows how to use your PC and a simple webcam for cctv motion detector surveillance – I’m using an “El Cheapo” 5 megapixel camera from Osman’s in Lansdowne (R99.95) and it works – obviously it has limitations (being a cheapo) such as it can’t pick up pic’s in the dark and it can’t handle bright sunlight – for these you need a better webcam – but it certainly shows how one can put a surveillance system together on a shoe-string budget.   If anyone … Continue reading →