Date posted: June 2, 2022
Dear Neighbours,
Security Alert
We have been informed of another home invasion in De Goede hoop Estate last night. We understand the invasion took place shortly after midnight, after the perpetrators had dug under the fence high up on the mountain.
Possibility of Repeated Incidents
This is on the heels of an invasion that took place in Mountain Rd last month, as mentioned in our newsletter, sent out on May 26 and posted on the website with some details of what we have established about the current modus operandi of the gang or gangs involved in this kind of activity. Although the invasions do not seem to target one area repeatedly at one time, it is evident that vulnerable targets are identified over time and areas re-visited repeatedly.
So, it is likely that there will be future attempts in our area, with houses on the boundaries of our area and particularly the Chapmans Peak Boundary being particularly vulnerable.
Precautions
Although these gangs do seem adept at getting through fences and in exploiting opportunities, having a combination of measures is not only more effective, but also acts as a deterrent.
- Ensure that outside sensors are activated as early as possible in the evening and consider installing these if you do not have them.
- Make sure radios are working and that family members know how to use these and know how to raise the alarm if an invasion is taking place.
- Most importantly, please communicate with your neighbours about how to make your area safer and any time you see or hear something suspicious, check it out!
If you are unsure, a simple WhatsApp on your Community Connectors group is quite a good idea, as is a call to your security company to request a patrol in the area.
WhatsApp Connector Groups
The Connector Groups (for those who don’t know!) are for small areas (e.g. a street) and allow neighbours to contact each other rapidly. Not only great for security, they also work well for other communication and encourage general good-neighbourliness.
If you’re not on a group, contact Lynne Hogan on 072 905 4676 and she’ll tell you where your nearest one is and how to start one if there isn’t one in your street.
The more we create an atmosphere of solidarity and vigilance in our area, the safer we will be!
CPNW Committee
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