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25.01.2022 Shared with permission from the Mt Colah/Kuring-gai Families group: If it was your car that just got rear ended outside of Mt Colah shops with the second car leaving the scene in a hurry down the highway please message me. There were many witnesses.

25.01.2022 In this weeks Neighbourhood Watch eNewsletter the volunteers have mixed a range of topics, along with our local Police eyewatch posts about...: Berowra... Ferry closed, return to school, commuters, a historic pic, speeding, fatigue, scams, domestic violence , more scams, covid-19 rules,. We have news of a new NHW Facebook page, local warnings, National Volunteer Week, even more scams, requests for help , a drive-in?, boating restrictions, bike thieves, RIP, WatchOut.org.au and a funny to end with :0 See more

25.01.2022 This week’s eNewsletter includes storm reminders, a motorcyclist filtering quiz, a rescue, NorthConnex opening, scam warnings, and info on the NSW Police... portal. Also in there is a reminder about a Crime Prevention Forum, demerit info, advice on running alone at night, car theft rankings, an unexpected house-warming (!), bongs, a lewd act, Covid update, more scams, App of the Month, crime prevention tips and humour . Feedback? Please email us at [email protected]. https://mailchi.mp//your-enewsletter-with-the-crime-update See more

25.01.2022 Shared from Berowra Community group: Warning The past 3 morning whilst on my walk I have encountered a tall male with dark hair, fair skin approx mid 4...0's in a white t-shirt and dark shorts running. He runs along Berowra Water's Road between Alan Road and The Highway on the even number side of the road approx.. 6.10-6.30am. He has now ran straight into me and my walking partner twice... Today he did so by coming up behind me quietly and knocking my shoulder as he passed us (we were at the water tower). This gave me a real fright and I called out to be careful. He stopped and turned to approach us, after I reminded him this is not the first time he has done this and to have some respect. He threw his hands in the air and thankfully ran off. He has not make any attempt to avoid us and seems to think the footpath is all his. Corona Virus or not this is not ok... its intimidating and bloody frightening since it is still dark. I doubt he is doing this to all the lovely gentleman and dog owners we pass while out walking. Apart from this it has been a nice experience to see many of the community out walking, practicing social distancing taking a wide passing/overtaking. Be careful as many other ladies and younger people out at that time also. Stay safe to all the lovely people in our community and lets keep supporting each other.

23.01.2022 Here's the latest eNewsletter giving you the crime update for Ku-ring-gai & Hornsby. Inside this weeks are: the Fire & Rescue Open Day, local Highway Patr...ol arrests, multiple warnings, scams, latest Covid-19 rules, and reminders. Our volunteers have also collated news on more scams, a local residents warning in Westleigh, AFP arrests, Crime Stoppers advice, reminders from the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE), SES and the ever-popular crime humour . See more

22.01.2022 Hot off the press, heres this weeks Neighbourhood Watch eNewsletter from the volunteers at Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby Neighbourhood Watch . In this weeks issue we have local crime, humour, news on the phone detection cameras now in operation across NSW , tips against being scammed on community selling sites , please keep a look out for , a video about child exploitation on social media, local crime warnings , new technology for 000 and crime prevention tips. We welcome your feedback to [email protected] .

22.01.2022 Good evening! This weeks crime update eNewsletter, brought to you by volunteers within the Ku-ring-gai Police Area Command (PAC). In this weeks we have: a couple of NSWPF jokes, covid, covid, school zone fines, covid and covid. We have also included all the suburbs crime stats for July Hornsby is winning! as well packing in a lot that our volunteers found: several warnings of scams and a FREE online prevention workshop, several warnings of local crims/crime, covid, successful capture(s) of local crims, and some crime prevention advice.

21.01.2022 Today we were contacted by a resident: Hi. In around January this year, I heard and saw a white Ute drive out from the under the Easement vacant lot of the Transgrid Power Lines on Excelsior where it meets Arthurs Circle in Mount Colah. I walked over to the Ute and he was exiting (small narrow area to exit as trees have grown) I said Hi to the driver. Young bloke around 27, caucasian, blonde light sandy hair colour, spoke VERY fast. I said is everything alright? He immediatel...y said that he was on his day off, inspecting a report that he heard come across the radio (!) that a tree was close to one of the 'Power Lines'. I'm now thinking that you're spinning me a story, there are zero trees at that height...long story short, as it was a 40+deg day, I had no sunglasses on and standing on the road in the heat, I asked him his name - as he said he worked for 'Ausgrid'. He said his name was Josh Jones. I said that the lines are not Power lines, and they are high tension supply lines carrying X amount of electricity - he then said "well yes, I said that because I thought you wouldn't know what High Tension power lines would be" ! I asked him had he seen the illegal dumping of Carpet that he possibly drove over?...He said he did. I said I was going to call the Council to see if they could remove it. Josh Jones then said 'Don't worry, I'll make a report and get it cleared for you" !! I noticed his Van had what could be described as a bright light Blue colour Water Tank's (plastic) on ute's tray. I would normally take a photo or number plate in my head, but such a hot day & i started to believe Josh Jones may well just arrange a clean up of the illegal dumping.!!....A little later I realised that the Lines are owned by Transgrid not Ausgrid...and the company Ausgrid (who he said he worked for) does not have a Josh Jones as an employee. Also the Illegal Dump is still there 8-9weeks later!! I believe Mr Jones was looking for a place (secluded) to utilise for Dumping! Wondering if anyone else in other areas of Seclusion, may have witnessed a white ute with the blue 'water tanks' on back, acting suspiciously? ... Thank you. See more

20.01.2022 This week’s crime update for Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby has landed. In this eNewsletter we have another mention of the PACER program, Covid border restrictions ...with VIC, Motor Cycle Awareness Month, NorthConnex driver training, and an important warning about break & enters in the command . We have included the crime stats for last month for all the suburbs, several local crime warnings, Berowra NHW Facebook page re-launch, requests for witnesses, advice on junk mail, advice on Halloween, info on the Police Community Portal, advice on parcel delivery, advice on pets in cars, and much more. Too much this week such difficult decisions on what to keep in/take out. Could you be our editor? Please email us: [email protected] See more

20.01.2022 In this week’s eNewsletter we have the following warnings and advice: Covid, school holidays, car & home crime prevention, and a request for help identifying ...a male. There are many warnings of local crime to be aware of, including vandalism, package theft, a break & enter, a broken into car, as well as an article about a Dementia patient’s injuries, and a request for help finding a car. More crime prevention tips and bush fire advice (you can’t have too many reminders!), advice for lifejacket wearers and a warning about selling Water Hyacinth. Not a bad selection? Please let us know on [email protected] . We have included an apology to those people who didn’t receive their eNewsletter last week. Mailchimp changed and our Neighbourhood Watch volunteers were challenged! Fingers crossed all is well with this issue . See more

20.01.2022 This weeks crime eNewsletter produced by volunteers for the residents of Ku-ring-gai & Hornsby areas includes: a happy return , a warning about break-ins, mai...l theft, and the week in review for Ku-ring-gai command, a happy rescue , several happy arrests , update to Covid-19 rules and crime prevention advice, a request for volunteers, advice for 13-18yr olds, various local warnings, a scam, a new App and true life humour . We appreciate your support and feedback: [email protected] See more

19.01.2022 Shared with permission from the Mt Colah/Kuring-gai Families group: Evening all, Just a word of warning, my car on Leeming Street was broken into early Friday ...Morning. Please be vigilant with your cars on the streets! I rang Hornsby Police and the officer informed me of no previous suspicious activity around the Mount Kuring-Gai/Mount Colah area as of late . If you notice anything suspicious please call Hornsby Police 9476 9799 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000. And in the comments: An old guy was caught inside a car and arrested on Easter Monday in Mt Colah and the same guy was caught on CCTV in Hornsby in July last year, Cowan in December and Berowra. He gave a false ID and is on the streets again. He gets into cars and takes what he can get, has been in film around 1am - 3:30am. Did he take anything? Thankfully no! All the doors were left open and it was obvious it had been searched thru. The guy caught Easter Monday and seen in all the other footage has been a pest in the area for months. He searches unlocked cars for loose change and anything else of interest, completely brazen in snooping around your property while you're asleep. He was caught red handed and arrested (we personally witnessed) only to be released and the police are now aware that in that instance he gave them a false name and address so will not face any consequences. Looks like he's wasted no time getting back into it! So sad that anyone from Hornsby Police told you there has been no suspicious activity as this is the opposite of the truth, they've fielded and supposedly investigated multiple complaints over the past year!

19.01.2022 Shared with permission from Mt Colah/Kuring-gai Families group: What a bloody low act! Someones dug up my rock orchid alongside my letterbox. It had at least ...6 lovely spikes coming! My orchids are a memento of my late father and having just lost my mum, the timing couldnt have been worse! They were going to look great and give pleasure to lots of people walking by! I hope Karma pays them a big visit! It also happened up the street - seems there an orchid thief in our midst

16.01.2022 Week in Review... * This week a 30 year old male from Pymble attended Hornsby Westfield shopping centre and entered a chemist where he demanded prescription me...dicine from staff. The male was armed with a knife at the time and upon receiving the medication has left the store and entered the mens toilets. Police apprehended the male shortly after where he was arrested and charged. He has been charged with Robbery armed with offensive weapon and Malicious damage. He is bail refused and will appear before the court in August. * An 18 year male from Sylvania and a 14 year old youth from Wheeler Heights were arrested this week for their involvement in a break and enter offence at Killara. The two males have entered a residential property and accessed the inside of the premises via an open window. Once inside they were confronted by the occupants at which point they have fled. Police attended and utilising a police dog tracked them to a nearby property where they were found hiding in a garage. They were both arrested and charged with multiple offences. * A 54 year old male from Cobar was stopped in his vehicle north bound on the M1 at Mount Colah for a road side breath test which returned a negative result. He was then subjected to an oral fluid test which returned a positive result for methamphetamine. Police commenced a search of the vehicle locating a substance believed to be methylamphetamine in a clear plastic bag. They also located a set of electronic scales and six rounds of high calibre rifle ammunition. The accused was subsequently arrested and charged with Possess and Supply prohibited drug, Possess ammunition w/o holding licence/permit and Acquire ammunition subject to prohibition order. He has been refused bail till he appears at court later in the month. * A 17 year old male from Thornleigh was charged this week with a break and enter at a business premises on Pennant Hills Rd, Thornleigh that occurred in March this year. The male has entered the premises causing damage to the door and stealing various items of property from inside. He has left behind a set of fingerprints which consequently led to his identification. He has been charged with Break, enter & steal and will face court later in the year. * In recent times there have been a couple of individuals frequenting the Ku-ring-gai area attempting to gain unsolicited work from elderly residents. Typically they approach residents claiming they are there to fix roof tiles or lop tree branches. Often they will carry out little to no work and charge large sums for the work carried out. On occasion if the resident has no money at hand they will drive them to local banks so they can obtain cash cheques. Please be aware of these individuals that may show up in your area and inform your elderly neighbours, friends and family of their MO. Report any suspicious behaviour including registration numbers to Hornsby Police 9476-9799 or Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000. Information you provide will be treated int he strictest of confidence. We remind people they should not report crime information via our social media pages.

15.01.2022 This weeks Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) eNewsletter brings an assorted mix of posts from the Ku-ring-gai Police Area Command (PAC) Facebook page, as well as NHW information and advice. Read about the new podcast series from State command on unsolved disappearances, a variety of warnings for Scams Week 2020 and child car seat fitting. More covid help and some humour. NHW thanks Fiona for more than 35 years as a volunteer, scams, scam prevention workshops, several local warnings, a question on dog attacks, crime prevention tips and more humour. A little something for everyone.

15.01.2022 Shared as a warning from Mt Colah/Kuring-gai Families group: Mail theft. An order of face masks for my husband's work has been opened and most have been stolen out of the parcel then put in mail box.

15.01.2022 April 2020 crime stats. Mt Colah gets a mention :(

13.01.2022 Heres this weeks eNewsletter giving you the crime update for your area in the Ku-ring-gai command. In this edition: covid, covid, covid plus an 8-car rampage, and caravan loading advice. We have also included the opportunity to be a Neighbourhood Watch Community Partner, various stolens and founds that you may be able to help with, more covid, warnings and advice for child cyclists, trains, home alones and illegal hunting, off-leash dog parks, dog attack witnesses sought, and IT safety. Neighbourhood Watch shares advice on how and when to report crime to the police.

13.01.2022 In this weeks Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) eNewsletter there are a selection of articles for everyone: for those affected by bush fires and travellers from China,... house fires, a u-turn road rule reminder, a happy ending to the tale of a stolen dog. We also bring you diary dates, warnings from Glenorie, St Ives, Gordon & Roseville, crime news and stats available, scam warnings, request for help with cctv, vehicle modification standards, child pornography, exploitation & online grooming laws, food recall, crime prevention tips and your weekly humour. Would you like to help our NHW elves? Never a dull moment email us at [email protected]. See more

12.01.2022 Crime Stats for Mt Colah for Dec 2019 and Jan 2020

11.01.2022 ** URGENT - Dont EAT - Dangerous ** Kmart Australia - own brand chocolate Easter Eggs. My wife purchased these chocolate Easter Eggs from K-Mart Hornsby, NSW ...last Saturday. They were opened for the kids to eat on Wednesday afternoon. Yesterday (Thursday) lunchtime my son opened a sealed egg and when he started to chew, encased inside was this foreign object. He is 14 and thankfully not injured. I have a six year old daughter and Im thankful it was not her as the consequences could have been much worse. I tried to contact Hornsby K-Mart and was unable to speak to staff on hold for 30 minutes. I contacted K-Mart Head Office and spoke to customer support and then a supervisor. I was told an email would be urgently sent to me, so in turn I could send through further details and the photos allowing K-Mart the fair opportunity to take action, rather than cause a social media calamity. The manager told me an investigation team would immediately take action thereafter. No email was received, no return phone call, nothing. I sent K-Mart an urgent email last night and silence from their end remains. In respects to this object, I think it is hardened plastic, but could be wrong. Two points concern me that this may be on a sinister level rather than accident at the manufacturing plant. 1. The object fit perfectly to size, encased inside the egg. Nothing protruding. 2. The object is highly dangerous, the hook at the end is no less sharp than a fishing hook. The underside is also somewhat serrated. Please share this post as an object like this could kill if lodged in the throat. Especially a young child. Regards Simon Kmart Mums Australia Kmart Mums 9 News 7NEWS Australia The Sydney Morning Herald 10 News First Daily Telegraph North Shore Mums (Sydney) North Shore Community Daily Mail Australia Australian Department of Agriculture

10.01.2022 Shared with permission from the Mt Colah/Kuring-gai Families group: Community Alert At 3.45am today our secure apartment block was broken into - he targeted the car park and cars that were left unlocked. Police notified. (Peats Ferry Rd, Asquith near ABHS)

10.01.2022 UPDATE: Result! Bike back in the hands of the rightful owner. Thanks everyone for sharing and being on the lookout. Shared with permission from the Mt Colah/ K...uring-gai Families group: If anyone sees someone riding a black with white branding Giant ATX 27.5 with bright red hand grips. Can you please call the police. Its been stolen from our garage

10.01.2022 In this weeks eNewsletter from Neighbourhood Watch volunteers assisting Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby areas, we have a bit of the norm, a lot of the new norm, and more of the abnorm. It includes another Covid-19 scam warning, Covid-19 advice, Covid-19 rules, fines, Frequently asked questions (FAQs) and BBQ/sanitizer safety advice. There is also a product recall, a local product warning, several local crime warnings and requests for help, Covid-19 helpful links and a joggers warning video, crime prevention advice with a share of our WatchOut website, Covid-19 humour (!), ending with a congratulations to Shane! This weeks is a little bit longer than usual, because of the previous week including Easter . Hope you had a good one at home and over Skype!

10.01.2022 Your eNewsletter for this week from Neighbourhood Watch Ku-ring-gai/Hornsby. We hope it finds you and your family in good health. The eNewsletter has mention of... the Covid-19 virus yes this isnt crime, but we feel some information is worthwhile including for community safety. In this week: fatal accident on the M1, a Covid-19 scam, Covid-19 information, humour, the crime week in review, Target Hardening. Also crime stats for all the suburbs within the command, a cancelled NHW meeting, crime news from the local papers, a request for help with the new Mt Kuring-gai NHW Facebook page, a request for help, local residents warnings and crime prevention tips. See more

09.01.2022 Crime stats for the suburbs within the Ku-ring-gai Police Area Command (PAC) for July 2020. Need a copy to read easily? Email us at: [email protected]

09.01.2022 Shared with permission from the Mt Colah/Kuring-gai Families group: Hi all, just had a bit of an odd experience with what I thought was a parcel deliverer and w...anted to alert others to keep an eye out. My pup likes to hang out in our front yard keeping tabs on the street (Parklands Rd), and hangs over our front fence to do so. I have perfect view of him from my work-from-home station and I just watched what I thought was a parcel deliverer pull up in an unmarked white van and a fella with face mask, gloves and yellow fluro shirt on got out and started patting the dog over the fence and unbolting our front gate. I still thought he had a parcel so headed out to restrain the dog. As soon as I opened the door and called out to the dog, this fella backed away quickly, jumped back in the van and drove off, with another passenger in the van. It is possible he was just stopping to stay hello to the dog and was a bit awkward, but not sure why hed come into my front yard to do so and so sadly suspect he may have been thinking about taking the dog. Unfortunately I didnt get rego as I was too slow in registering what was going on. Wanted to let others know! See more

08.01.2022 And its that time again, when the Ku-ring-gai/Hornsby weekly crime eNewsletter hits the streets . Thank you to all those who contribute towards it each w...eek. In this edition: covid, covid, covid, a wonderful story about the return of property, findings on the 2017 seaplane crash, domestic violence information and advice, and NSW road crash statistics. Also included are several local warnings of crime in Galston, East Wahroonga, Berowra, Mt Colah, a request for help, arrests for drug supply across the North Shore, and a FAQ about intruders. Contact us at: [email protected]

07.01.2022 Investigations are continuing following a two-vehicle crash on Sydneys Upper North Shore today. About 1.30pm (Wednesday 19 February 2020), officers from Kuring...-Gai Police Area Command attempted to stop a motorcycle travelling on the Pacific Highway at Mt Colah. When the motorcycle failed to stop as directed, a police pursuit was initiated. It was terminated a short time later due to safety concerns. The rider continued to travel north before it collided with a Toyota RAV4 SUV near Collingridge Way at Berowra. The rider, a 24-year-old man, was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition. The driver of the Toyota, a 56-year-old woman, was also taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition. A crime scene was established, and investigations are continuing. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages.

07.01.2022 Ku-ring-gai PAC week in review: A 31 year old male from Blacktown came to notice after he was seen entering a number of properties in Asquith and stealing food ...from an outdoor fridge at one. Residents notified police who caught up with the male who stated he was currently between accommodation. He has been charged with Enter enclosed land, Enter prescribed premises, Steal property in dwelling and Break and enter. He will appear at court next month and has been given conditional bail preventing him from frequenting the area he committed the offences in. A 27 year old male from Wahroonga has come to notice after urinating in a pot plant at Westfield Hornsby shopping centre before approaching an elderly male where he attempted to steal his wallet. A member of the public has witnessed his actions and intervened, with the male offender advancing towards him and assaulting him. Police attended and arrested the male where a search located property suspected to have been stolen on him. He was subsequently charged with Affray, Malicious damage, Wilful and obscene exposure, Behave in an offensive manner and GIC. He was given strict bail conditions including not to enter or go near Hornsby Westfield shopping centre. An 18 year old male from Thornleigh has broken into Thornleigh Market Place shopping centre causing damage to the door. He was located a short time later asleep by security and charged by police with Enter building w/i to commit indictable offence. He will appear at court later this month. A 25 year old male from Asquith was involved in a road rage incident on the Pacific Hwy, Mount Colah. The male and the other driver have stepped out of their vehicles and confronted each other. The male offender has then retrieved a knife from his vehicle and advancing towards the other driver with it. The driver was able to return to his vehicle and leave the area unharmed. Police located the male a short time later and searched him and his vehicle locating a second knife. He was charged with Posses knife x2, Commit s114 offence and Armed with intent. He will face court in June. A 19yo female from Hornsby was given a Criminal Infringement Notice for shoplifting at Coles, Hornsby. the female had utilised the self serve check out and failed to pay for almost $200 worth of groceries. In addition to the CIN, she has also been banned from Hornsby Westfield shopping centre.

07.01.2022 Good evening! A tad later than normal, allowing for this evenings much anticipated All Areas Neighbourhood Watch meeting more will be shared next week. However, in this weeks edition we have a varied selection to bring you up-to-date on crime in your area, including: a survey requesting your input, a fire, humour , keep a lookout for, advice on power outages and returning from China, a warning regarding driving and eating , food labelling, talking with kids about staying safe online, some classic reminders and a question . Would you like a crime prevention stall in your suburb? Email us at [email protected] Thank you.

06.01.2022 This weeks eNewsletter from the Neighbourhood Watch volunteers in the Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby areas. In tonights edition we have; Covid-19 contact options an...d Information, ANZAC day suggestions, humour, a request for assistance concerning an assault at Turramurra. Also included are the March 2020 Crime Stats for all the suburbs within the Ku-ring-gai command, our new Mt Kuring-gai NHW Facebook page, Drones a quiz, local crime, spam warnings and advice, a found bag, help for the over 65s, and National Low Speed Vehicle Run Over Prevention Awareness Day. Please forward the email to your neighbours, to keep connected with crime in the command. See more

06.01.2022 Your weekly eNewsletter brought to you by the volunteers at Neighbourhood Watch Ku-ring-gai/Hornsby . In this edition we have covid, covid, covid - definitely in the command, along with a brief summary of police work this week and wear it purple day @ Hornsby Police Station. We have also included a white powder scare @ Gordon Police Station, numerous warnings from local residents, a data breach @ the RMS, a report on the NHW NSW Inc meeting with the NSWPF, a friendly reminder, crime prevention tips, abandoned shopping trolleys and drop bear covid humour . You will be sure to find something for you!

04.01.2022 Mt Colah crime stats for May 2020

03.01.2022 March 2020 crime stats for Mt Colah

02.01.2022 Shared with permission from the Mt Colah/Kuring-gai Families group: More graffiti at the top of Donlea Way ffs. I’m convinced to get security cameras at this point

02.01.2022 Shared with permission from the Mt Colah/Kuring-gai Families group: Reward! My son lost his phone on a train yesterday. Reward offered for the return. Where else can I share this so people in Hornsby can see this post?

01.01.2022 In this weeks Neighbourhood Watch eNewsletter we have info about scams, the video of inside the new NorthConnex tunnel, more scams, and then weve added warnin...gs about scammers , info on the Snap Send Solve App , what to do when you misplace your drivers licence, a local request for help, new legislation on cats & dogs, trackwork warning, crime prevention tips to protect your identity and the fun humour at the end! And all this is FREE! Thank you to the volunteers for their time See more

01.01.2022 New graffiti on a Mount Colah resident’s fence last night or early this morning.

01.01.2022 Heres the Neighbourhood Watch eNewsletter for this week . Whats to read? Covid-19 Scams, Covid-19 warnings and advice, Covid-19 regulations and enforcement..., local crime reports, a reminder for changing your clocks this weekend (and check your smoke alarm please). Also links to local council Covid-19 information, cancelled diary dates, the new NSW NHW Inc and Snap Send Solve relationship, How to make a face mask , translated versions of Covid-19 info, safety suggestion for those in lockdown, the government Covid-19 App, crime prevention tips for the socially isolated and much needed humour! We wish you and your family good health in the upcoming weeks. We are all in this together.