Jun 24, 2008
GETBA Container Lock option, vehicle breakin warning

Jun 16, 2008
GETBA Suspicious Characters Notification

May 30, 2008
GETBA reminder to keep an eye out for opportunists!

May 19, 2008
Reminder to keep alert for handbag snatchers

Apr 10, 2008
GETBA Crime Update & Eastern Courier Breakfast Reminder

Apr 3, 2008
GETBA warning to keep all cars locked

Feb 28, 2008
GETBA - Mauve Skyline and handbag alert

Have just recieved two messages from members:

• In the Trugood Drive area a Mauve Nissan Skyline, Rego EAB825 has been cruising around with 3-4 polynesian males inside.
  Our member instinctively felt that they appeared to be taking an inordinate amount of interest in the inside of his and neighbouring businesses.  Please instruct your staff know to keep an eye out for this vehicle and its occupants and advise me if this vehicle is noted acting suspiciously in your area. 
  
  
• It would appear that handbag thieves are very active in our area at the moment with particular emphasis on females at shopping centres just getting into their vehicles.   Please advise your staff to lock their doors before they put their handbags down inside their car.  Our member witnessed this happening as he was getting his groceries on Monday night and the police informed him that they had been active at another neighbouring block of shops shortly before.

One of the keys to success in stemming crime is that witnesses give accurate descriptions of both the vehicle being driven and the occupants of the vehicle.   We have a suspicious behaviour fax form on the front page of our website and attached to this email, to remind staff the most useful information police are looking for when interviewing witnesses.  Please print out a copy to keep in your OSH folder for easy access when the need to report any crime or suspicious activiy arises and encourage your staff to use it.

Jan 22, 2008
GETBA - White MPV acting suspiciously

We have had a white MPV van ’99-’02 model Rego plate EAD 443 driving into our carpark and down the length of the building very slowly appearing to be on business but then drive away when they realised they were being watched. It was clear they were "checking out" the premises.
There were three occupants - the driver, Pacific Islander or Maori, wearing dark glasses with afro style hair, and two similiar occupants in the back.

Jan 14, 2008
GETBA - warning driver of a WHITE UTE

"I thought I should let you know to look out for a white 2WD single cab ute ( hilux type) Number plate UK 7619 (these are stolen plates but are on the vehicle) with a 6ft white male with a 3 weeks growth shaved head.

He had come into our showroom and climbed into a $700,000 new boat and stole the Flat screen TV from under our noses. We were too slow to catch him as he took off.
Any reports or sightings would be appreciated."

Nov 2, 2007
Suspicious Behaviour Alert

Oct 30, 2007
GETBA Suspicious Character Alert

Oct 12, 2007
GETBA - please dial 111 if you see this vehicle

Oct 8, 2007
Otara Police Update From Community Constable Seluone Seluone

Sep 24, 2007
GETBA alert for Blue Mercedes

Sep 20, 2007
GETBA - police warning - early morning burglaries

Sep 20, 2007
GETBA Valuables in vehicles warning

Sep 17, 2007
GETBA Suspicious Character Alert

Sep 14, 2007
GETBA alert for Stolen Campervan

Aug 24, 2007
Keep an eye out for this vehicle and driver

Jul 19, 2007
Laptops snatched

Jun 22, 2007
Cameras stolen in your street

Jun 19, 2007
GETBA Alert - Bogus Coke technician?

Jun 15, 2007
GETBA Suspicious Vehicle Alert

May 4, 2007
Scrap Metal "Buyer"

May 2, 2007
GETBA - more suspicious characters

• "at 4.40 this afternoon a young Caucasian guy in his late teens, early twenties walked into the office area and pretended he was applying for a job then said he was only joking, mentioned he was selling de-greaser which we never saw. This guy appeared to be very suspicious. When he noticed he was in full view of our camera he immediately switched off. A full description is as follows.
  
  Caucasian late teen early twenty wearing blue jeans grey blue shirt with green embroided logo reading (THE GREEN STUFF).  He had a tattoo of what looked like an Asian symbol on the right lower arm. Slight build, youthful with medium brown hair."
  

•  "A night-time burglary occurred at our premises  when the offender(s) climbed into our yard, removed a pane of glass from an office window and reached into a drawer to remove keys to the building and vehicles.  The keys were used to open a door into the building which set off the burglar alarm. Only the keys were taken.

Apr 24, 2007
GETBA - security concerns

Apr 16, 2007
GETBA - keep an eye out for this person

Apr 3, 2007
GETBA Vehicle alert Grey IZUZU

Please keep an eye out for a part Maori male 30-40yrs driving a Charcoal grey IZUZU Land Runner with a light grey running board strip.   Rego WF3518

He was caught by a member stealing a tool from a local shop.   If you see him, watch him carefully for concealing goods that may be stolen and dont hesitate to call the police.

Apr 2, 2007
GETBA Suspicious Vehicle alert - WHITE small flat deck truck

I was advised this morning that a member noted the following vehicle acting suspiciously :

"A european driver, with a maori passenger were in a small white flat deck truck driving onto sites in Stonedon Drive, obviously looking for anything left about.  Reg. BJF620,  white Nissan Atlas flat deck with fold up wellsides, bright orange road cone in the back....  when spotted on our site, moved off quickly."

When I notified the police of this, this morning, they advise this vehicle is definetely of interest to them and please phone 111 if you spot it.

Mar 30, 2007
GETBA Security Update

Thanks to all for input over the white Falcon police were looking for.  It has now been found abandoned.

I have been advised from both the police and Matrix Security that our businesses were 'hammered' over the last week.

Certainly it is the highest week I remember (from a police statistics point of view) since I have been collating them for our area over the past 5 years.  

Police advise that they are now looking for two SS commodores.  One red and the other black.  No regos at this point but they believe they are involved in the latest rash of burglaries.

It might be timely for you to remind your staff to ensure your premises are completely locked at the end of your business day and I would advise you to check that your alarm is in good working order and check your arrangements for monitoring and response with your security provider.  It is unfortunate the number of people who  only find out that either their alarm is faulty or the information given to their security provider is not up to date when they need them.

Collecting statistics is an integral part of my new role and I urge you to report to me any burglary experience you may endure, either attempted or actual whether it is reported to the police or not. 

Inspector Searle has given me permission to have access to the name and address of any commercial burglaries in our area, reported to the police so I can follow up with the victim to find out the time, the type of goods either targeted or stolen, the type of entry etc.  I have also requested similar information from Security Managers in our group.  

This data will be kept anonymous but will be used in a report where appropriate information will be offered to our local security providers and to you to help you be aware of vulnerabilities in both type of goods being targeted, and times and days of week burglaries have been committed on etc.

Please keep an eye out for any Red or Black SS Commodores in the are where you feel the driver may be up to no good and advise the police immediately.  Information on the regos on those vehicles could be very important.

Mar 23, 2007
GETBA Suspicious Vehicle alert - WHITE FALCON & BLACK HONDA

We have had a couple of vehicles reported where their occupants have been observed acting suspiciously.  One from a member in Greenmount Drive who noticed this vehicle with its two polynesian occupants driving around slowly looking at everything in great detail.  They were in a Black Honda  rego DSY 133.  

The second was an alert from the police asking you to keep an eye out for a White Ford Falcon BA or BF newish model XR6 or similar currently acting suspiciously in our area - no rego at this stage.

White cars like this model are fairly uncommon - most of them are orange/black/silver/green etc. so please could you report  the rego of any vehicles seen in the area with this description to the police ASAP.   if you do see anything to report please also notify me as I can also ensure it gets to intel.

Mar 1, 2007
“Scrap” Metal sought after by thieves

With the market in China currently paying very high prices for metal, the police advise there is a surge in ‘scrap’ metal thefts.  I understand that this metal is often cut down and altered to look like scrap by the time it reaches the scrap metal dealers.   Please ensure all metal that could be of interest to these thieves is secured.  We have recently had reports of very high value metal thefts from our members.

The police also advise that the number of light vans and 4WD being stolen recently has risen significantly.  Please advise your staff to be more alert around their vehicles and to rely on their instinct.  If something does not look or feel right about behaviour, then please note it down and I am happy to receive any information of that nature that can be passed on to the police or to warn other members.  Please also ensure they check the identity of their courier drivers as many temporary courier vans are now used to collect goods.

 With the current average of 10 burglaries per week in our business district equating to approximately 500 per year, and their being approximately 1500 businesses in our area, the likelihood of any of them being hit over the year has a significant 1 in 3 chance. 

 Our objective is to drive the criminals away, by making this area unattractive to them.    We need to all work together to ensure this happens!

Mar 1, 2007
Handbag snatchers

We have just received an email from a GETBA member whose staff member had a nasty experience last night when shopping in broad daylight.   As soon as you get into your car, lock all doors before you put your handbag down.

“One of our ladies had the unfortunate experience of a man attempting to get her door open. But she had locked her door and was safe although very shaken!  She also managed to get the car rego which she has passed on to the police.”

A member in Stonedon Drive noticed the following car acting suspiciously in their car park early this morning.

Red Toyota Celica which had no number plate on the front of the vehicle, and, YJ 3427 on the rear. 

After the arrival of another employee and the attention it received, the car drove off.

Feb 21, 2007
Copper Update - more suspicious characters about

Following on from the spate of metal taps and copper piping being stolen over the weekend, I have been advised by two members that kids on bikes have been noticed on their CCTV footage riding close to what they require, then delivering a swift kick to dislodge it and quickly scoop it up and put it in their pockets and they are away. If you see kids on bikes hanging around, then please move them on their way. If they feel they are being watched, they will be less likely to cause any damage.

I have just been advised that a rather scruffily dressed, portly maori, with a long grey streaked ponytail, wearing a black singlet, black shorts with a white stripe, carrying a manbag across his chest, driving a Bronze Mitsy Hatchback MJ 7224, unnerved a GETBA member in the Cryers Road area early this afternoon. The rather tatty looking car had rear sun visors, a rusty roof rack and headed towards the Stonedon Drive area.

I have also just been advised by another GETBA member that a Dark Green Sedan, Rego AZH 613 is driving around the area with three fellows in it and they appear to be more interested than perhaps warranted in various businesses. I have asked Police Intel to check these vehicles, but please let me or the police know if you see anyone acting suspiciously.

Feb 19, 2007
GETBA Security Update - Copper Products

I have been advised from several members in the Springs Road & Ormiston Road areas that copper pipes & taps were damaged and removed over the weekend by thieves.  Unfortunately no one noticed the significant water losses that occurred as a consequence.  Wall damage resulted from unsuccessful attempts to remove taps. As it turns out the amount of copper stolen was negligible, but the damage and expense it caused certainly was not.

Camera footage shows a white flat deck truck or ute and a van with a stripe down the side, so please report any registrations noted of any vehicles similar to this, seen acting suspiciously.

Coincidentally I called into a local business that makes copper products today and they had an attempted break in over the weekend.  Fortunately they did not get in.

Please use this as a reminder to ensure all scrap metal is secured, and your business is well secured at the end of the business day.  It’s easy to leave windows open in this weather.

Feb 2, 2007
Stolen Car

Feb 2, 2007
Manukau City Crime Survey

Manukau City Council have asked us to send you a crime survey in conjunction with a project they are working on with a consultant Peter Sawyer. We have put it on our website.  Please can you click the link and complete the survey as soon as possible. Then send your completed survey to peter.sawyer@centralcontrol.co.nz.

Feb 2, 2007
Community Constables

It's that time of the year again when windows tend to be left open after hours and the police advise that this time of the year during school holidays and public holidays is often seen as an easy target by criminals, therefore it might be useful to check that all windows are left closed each night. 

Statistics from the Police indicate that crime in our area for January is around the same level as December which was lower than the previous few months.   They have also supplied us with a list of the 7 Community Constables available in the Eastern area.

Constable Paul DEVANE                 Pakuranga               Based at Pakuranga Town Centre
Constable Anthony FIELDING          Highland Park           Based at Pakuranga Town Centre
Constable Phil SAVILL                    Howick                    Based at Howick Station
Constable Ian PENGELLY                Meadowlands           Based at Botany Town Centre
Constable Craig GIBSON                Botany                    Based at Botany Town Centre
Constable Mark HANSON                Otara                     Based at Otara Station
Constable Seluone SELUONE           Flatbush                  Based at Otara Station

The Community  Constables can assist with many issues including providing Crime Prevention advice, neighbourhood disputes etc. They are always happy to receive information on criminal offending in their communities and can also be used to advise Police of offences such as burglaries, thefts and vehicle crime.

The Community Constable is not always at their office so we strongly recommend that you ring first to make an appointment if you wish to see the Community Constable.

Dec 20, 2006
GETBA Alert for Bright Yellow Civic

Dec 6, 2006
Carpark theft - details caught on camera

A member reports a theft from one of their staff cars in their carpark in Accent Drive yesterday and gives positive feedback about their experience with the police.

"After checking our video tapes we saw a 84 Ford Laser coloured silver, reg LY6544 come into the carpark at 2.54pm and park in an empty space and go straight to the car adjacent to them.  The occupants were two Maori/Polynesian males, medium build, both wearing baseball caps and one in shorts and one in jeans.   After unsuccessfully trying to break into one car, they tried the next one and stole an Alpine car stereo.  They were in and out in 4 minutes.

I have phoned the 0508 catche number and they are sending their burglary unit out today - which is really great as you tend to think this sort of crime doesn't rate high enough for attention."

Another member tells us that ..." in the early morning hours last week we got broken into and our digital camera stolen off the desk.  The gate was shut and blind down so they had to know it was there previous to breaking in as we are well off the road.  They also knew we had  a surveillance camera operating as they climbed over the side fence in order for the camera to miss them.  They also only broke the window enough to reach in and grab it so the alarm would not go off."

Dec 5, 2006
Keep an eye out for suspicious behaviour

I have been receiving reports from a few members indicating that opportunist thieving is quite prevalent at present,  in one case a partly locked container was tampered with  in Andromeda Crescent, and goods were removed in broad daylight in working hours. 

Another member located in Kerwyn Ave "just had a suspicious character come in and ask for directions to a non existent company located at 25 Kerwyn Ave.

Details are: Dark Blue Toyota Tercel Rego # DCJ780 (4 door sedan) A woman was sitting in the car in our car park.(in her 20's maybe).  The guy was olive skinned (not sure whether Maori or Polynesian) - young - early to mid 20's can't  remember what he was wearing but was having a good look around in reception while talking to our receptionist. Had a light coloured jumper / pullover on. I believe they were looking for opportunities."

A member in Ormiston Road was burgled one night last week around 9.30pm.  "The lights were on, two cars outside the building, all doors locked.  There were two of our guys working upstairs and the burglars jimmied the door open downstairs and were in, stole a laptop and two cameras in the time it took one of our guys to come downstairs to see what the noise was.  We are in Ormiston Road near where the Shell service station is being built.

We called the police, and they took the paper the details were written on, but from memory it was a dark coloured Telstra Sedan with a rego number of TY6575 or TY6572, and there were two Polynesian men."

Another member in Josephs Way had a company car broken into and a wallet stolen recently.  "The car was parked in sight of our office, at 8am, also insight of two other offices.  We were called by BNZ at just after 9 to tell us someone suspicious was using a gold card at Rebel Sport.    We discovered the front drivers window had been smashed. By this time they had also tried an ATM in Panmure and to buy petrol at Mobil Panmure.
 
Obviously well organised and nothing we can do but it shows once again you shouldn't leave valuables on display in a vehicle"

Another member had their door locks glued last week.  Has anyone else had this experience recently?

We are keen to set up as many business neighbourhood Support groups as possible to ensure that as many people as possible are all working together to keep an eye out for any suspicious behaviour and ensure it is reported.  If you are keen to be involved, perhaps as the Coordinator of your neighbourhood, please let me know and I will work with you to get this established as soon as possible. 

Nov 7, 2006
Yellow Utility noted as possible vehicle to look out for

On Saturday at approx 3.00pm we had a fairly big guy (Polynesian or Maori) dressed in shorts and jandles came through our factory from a side door and into the office. My Daughter was in the office and she confronted him. He said he was looking for a job. My daughter told him to go and see someone in the factory. I was running machinery at the back of the factory at the time. He never came to see me. My daughter never thought much of it until I had noticed the side door of the factory was left opened. After a quick look around we had noticed some goods were missing from the stores. My daughter described the vehicle that the guy was driving, as a vehicle with no back on it.

At about 11.00am today I noticed a yellow Holden 1 ton Utility (HQ or HZ) or flat deck Ute drive into our driveway.

By the time I had gone outside, he had turned around and drove out and therefore I never got the rego. It seemed very suspicious.

Nov 3, 2006
Keep an eye out for this Silver Subaru

I have just received this from  Adam Munday  - Chubb's Contractor for East Auckland:

"Just a quick note regarding a very suspicious vehicle hanging around Newark Place in East Tamaki on Saturday 28th.I have only now got the rego which is DAU 274.(Silver Subaru ).

4x island or Maori youths were acting suspiciously for around 1 hour in this vicinity as thought they were watching the comings and goings of businesses.

(A large manufacturer in the proximity) were hit several times about 4 weeks ago and these characters may be lining up for some more??"

REMINDER - that the GETBA AGM Breakfast is on the 15th November, details next week of Guest Speaker etc.

Nov 3, 2006
Alert from the Neales Road area

A message from a member in Trugood Drive asking me to advise members  to be on the alert for a vehicle caught on camera by them stealing scrap steel from their bin last Saturday morning 28th Oct @10am.

"This is not the first time.  1989 Mitsubishi Delica light 2.5 tonne ute.   Rego RY 2061.  2 occupants maori /polynesian  mid thirties both wearing orange safety vests."

I understand this vehicle is known to the police, therefore would advise you to contact them if seen in the area. 

I have also been notified that the earlier vehicle you were advised about this morning has been seen also in the Lady Ruby Drive area, driving up and down.

Another message from a member in the Neales Rd area later this morning:

"A Middle Eastern/Indian gentleman 5 ft nothing with black turban and beard entered our offices on the pretext of looking for a job. I was the only one here and he could not see me. I asked him to leave but 3 minutes later one of our staff found him lurking in the foyer…apparently reading our building WOF notices???. Together we ushered him out. He went so quickly that he walked straight into the closed glass doors and bounced back like a bird hitting a window, poor chap.

He was driving a red 2 door CLJ 630.

With the crime rate as it is, I would like to remind all members to report any suspicious behaviour ASAP.  Don't forget the 0508 CATCHE number to call with information for the police that has happened.  If found on site please call 111.

Oct 19, 2006
Suspicious Vehicle

I had a call Wednesday from a member in the Cryers Road Area informing me about a "Browny - Grey Holden Rodeo Space Cab type Ute cruising around their yard."  without good reason to be there and would like members to keep an eye out.  If a rego is noted by anyone seeing this vehicle acting in a similar manner, please advise me.

Message from Sgt Mike Stopforth
"As you are all aware burglaries in the Greenmount East Tamaki Industrial area have increased in the past few months.  Many of the offences that are occurring are opportunist type burglaries.  The offenders are targeting cash and small items that are easy disposed of.  About three months ago we had some success with apprehending a major receiver of lap top computers for the Auckland area.  This has had the effect of decreasing the numbers of car thefts but the number of burglaries increased slightly.  Burglaries in the area are a focus for local Police and we are always keen to hear ideas or information that may assist in reducing the number of offences.

I would like to take this opportunity to remind members of the importance of locking away valuables.  Lap top computers and honesty boxes should not be left in view.  Sometimes the offenders cause huge amounts of damage getting into a building for very little reward.  It is also a good time to remind members to be vigilant in locking up premises at the end of the day especially with summer coming up and more windows being opened during the day for ventilation.  Opportunist burglars look for the easy target and if your premises are locked up tight they will move on to the next less secure site"

Suggestion from Inspector Jim Searle
Could you please send a brief email about your experience of burglary or theft and what was learned by this.  Snippets including what happened and why could be relayed in our newsletters including advice offered by you.  Interest and impact is likely to be greater when it comes from personal experience. Sharing your experience could benefit others.  The snippets sent out would be anonymous.

Oct 6, 2006
Icon Security Recommends:

We remind businesses that unfortunately all too often, thefts of property may be by their own staff.  He advises that all businesses should have a policy of all new staff (including temps) be appropriately vetted prior to employment.  Recommended checks include criminal history, financial history & work references.  The cost of out sourcing this service is relatively low (approx $75) and can save businesses thousands of dollars and time and stress, in catching and dismissing an internal thief.

Sep 27, 2006
Commercial burglaries & thefts still on the rise in our area

Burglaries in the GETBA area continue to rise and indications are that September will have a higher number of burglaries than August.  August was our high for this year and second highest in the almost 5 years we have been collecting statistics for this area.

Sgt Stopforth has asked me to advise you that cash is the most sought after item right now and the Police recommend you clearly display signs on your premises, where appropriate, to say that no cash is held on your premises.

From a GETBA member in Harris Road last night...

"I've just had my laptop stolen from my office... our receptionist was away from her desk, I went out to a brief lunch (about 20mins) and my laptop has gone.
 
A young guy walked in as I walked out at lunchtime... medium build, dark wavy hair, shorts & tee, nodded hello at me & looked like he knew who he wanted to see, confidently walking past me. Someone saw him leave the building with some sort of package & asked others if he was a client.
 
Please warn people... my office is not in direct line of sight from the entrance, someone took time to look for whatever they wanted, and stopped to pack up the laptop into it's bag before leaving. Cheeky."

A timely reminder to ensure procedures are in place that if the receptionist is away from her desk, either an audible alert is on, someone covers for her, or the door is locked.

Sep 27, 2006
Matrix Recommends:

When unlocking your yard each day, remind your staff to lock the padlock to ensure that a similar one is not replaced during the day which a thief may then come back later and unlock it with his key.  If he has a key he is less likely to be challenged.

When using cleaners on site out of normal business hours, ask them to ensure they correctly identify any staff member that comes into the building.  Matrix advises us that criminals will often try to pass themselves off as staff members by sitting down at a desk pretending to work, then once the cleaner has left the building, they may  help themselves.

These are simple things to do, but easy to get caught out if unaware.

We invite you to submit any tips or suggestions to Coralee for our website to assist businesses to be less vulnerable to crime.

Sep 27, 2006
Chainsaws stolen and Maroon Japanese Car Rego

From a member close to Te Irirangi Drive

"We have had an opportunist take 3 chainsaws from from our dispatch area sometime on either Friday evening or Monday morning.

• 1 x Echo CS3000 14" saw serial # 36028543.
• 1 x Husqvarna 136 14" saw serial number 20443600450 
• 1 x Talon AC310318 14" chainsaw serial number to be advised.

These burglars are cheeky and must have walked near us working, unobserved & ducked the surveillance cameras. Every other chainsaw in the whole place has a stainless steel wire strop locked through it."

I was sent a Rego BJZ591 for the laptop that was stolen.  Apparently a staff member noted a "Maroon Japanese car in reasonable nick " there at the same time the laptop was stolen.

Sep 12, 2006
Scrap Metal Alert, Vehicles noted acting suspiciously

Scrap metal appears to be continually targeted by thieves and we have been told of several recent instances of where station wagons, 4WDs, light trucks etc are driven in and the occupants just help themselves, sometimes during working hours with little regard for being caught. 

Much of this metal is very valuable.  Please don't hesitate to note down descriptions and regos of anyone seen loading goods that you might feel are unauthorised.  Either use the GETBA Fax form on our website or call  0508 228 243 to report the activity.

From a member in the Kerwyn Avenue area

"Yesterday at 3.47 pm, a silver or pearl white Pajero with flared guards, sunroof, racks and a graphic stripe pulled into our company, and within 20 seconds had smashed the passenger side window and helped themselves to my navman GPS.  Our Manager recalls seeing two darker shaded people sitting in this vehicle outside our premisies earlier."

This is an example of where noting down the numberplate when the vehicle was seen parked earlier may have led the police closer to finding the culprits. 
An idea that was suggested at our recent seminar was that all businesses keep a log at reception (possibly in the OSH register ) where any staff members are urged to note down suspicious vehicle details.  This info can be passed to us and / or the police if required at any time.

Phonecall from a member this morning who had a visit from two vehicles obviously looking for opportunities, but he approached them and they disappeared pretty quickly.  The description of the vehicles were Small white Mazda type Ute AYD 473?? (this is more than likely not the correct rego and may be the vehicle noted recently with another rego, mentioned further down this page) and a medium sized dark charcoal station wagon (possibly old Mitsi type) with rego beginning RT ????..

An email from Chubb Security client this morning noting a vehicle out of our area seen acting suspiciously

"This morning we had a visit from 3 interesting looking gentlemen. They were driving a black car reg CZF 674. I think it was a Mitsubishi.      ...........we are getting hit at Manurewa every second night.   I would imagine they would be doing the rounds at night in the near future.

Another message from the owner of the vehicle who had his GPS stolen yesterday

"Please be informed yet another intruder on our premises.   I went out to investigate, told him to leave his car on the roadway. Asked who he had come to see, he replied "Dont worry who I have come to see".   He then drove around to Andromeda Crescent and disappeared.
The description of the car ' Subaru Impreza 5 door, Reg CML879, driven by a Pacific Islander with woolly hair."

Sep 5, 2006
Police 0508 number now available for reporting suspicious behaviour

"The number of burglaries in our GETBA area has recently tripled.   Therefore in recognising the seriousness of this, the Police are spending time and resources to resolve this problem right now.

They wish to build partnerships with key people, such as Local Security Management, Key Business Owners etc and are currently gathering information to assist them in establishing an up to date clear picture of the area.

They would like a list of all shift working businesses in the area.  They would like to know the hours the shifts begin and finish, days of operation, including weekends and public holidays, approximate number of staff involved.

There has been a reasonable amount of frustration around information being sent to the police when suspicious behaviour has been experienced.  The Police have set up a CRIME LINE to address this.  Please put into your cell phone the following number and use it to report any suspicious activity noted, wherever you are

          0508 Catche   0508 228 243

Do not use this number in place of 111.  If police attendance is required to apprehend an offender present or just leaving the scene, you must dial 111.

Please help the police in their approach to reduce crime in this area with as much information as possible.  We also have available on our website a Suspicious Behaviour Fax Form that can be printed and used to remind you of the information the Police would find most useful."

A request from a member..keep an eye out for any deals
"..... our offices were broken into last night in Springs Road. They have taken a printer and have removed various stereos and dvd screens from our limousines.   We have notified the police but thought that your members would be interested and keep an eye out for any 'deals' going and perhaps increasing their security."

Please keep the information emailed to me, it will be sent on appropriately.

Another two members reported this afternoon:

From Ti Rakau Drive: Two guys a few weeks ago stole some pipe offcuts and returned today to take a skeleton from pattern of stainless steel. One guy Polynesian, other had baseball cap Driving off white small Mazda type ute Rego MH 8104

From Basalt Place - broken into on Sun Night and various things were taken including laptops etc – To get in/out they cut through our fence possibly to assist their getaway. Two weeks prior 14/08/06 the following car was seen 12pm to 12:40pm in our carpark – with 2 Maori or Pacific Islanders possibly casing the place out – all details have been passed on to Police and the owner of their building.  Rego:  YT5207   BLACK CHARADE CAR

Aug 31, 2006
Request From Police for more info please

Resulting from my previous email to GETBA members about suspicious activities yesterday,  I have received a further description of the activities from the Silver Car Reg DEK 116 and a request from Howick Police Intel to alert you all to the fact that these characters are known to the Police here and on the North Shore.  The police say "They will do a rec job on the premises before they burgle it".

From a GETBA Member......"Just to let you know that that silver car reg DEK116 was at our premises also yesterday. Our warehouse staff jotted down their details as thought they looked suspicious. One of the 3 males got out of his car to look around & was surprised by one of our staff (who was up high on a shelf so wasn't visible from outside) asking if she could help: he replied "Do you sell" .He was about mid 20s Maori round face & curly black hair There were 3 Maori males altogether, one only looked about 17 in the back of the car with a hoodie. We are in Springs road near the Caltex station."

These guys are obviously pretty active and just looking for something to steal, so please ask your staff to keep an eye out for them in particular and to immediately report any sightings to the police.

And of course, if you would like to know more about joining GETBA and becoming part of GETBA Business Neighbourhood Support, please contact me and I will arrange to visit you at a convenient time.

Aug 29, 2006
Recently reported vehicle Descriptions & Occupants

A member has just reported that 3 Guys were found trying to steal things from his business in Averton Place.  They were driving a Silver car Rego DEK 116 and their concern was that they would go on to other local businesses looking for other things to steal.

Another member in the Orchard Business Park - off Smales Road noticed last Saturday morning a Light Sky Blue Toyota? People Mover, Rego BHK313, parked at the chain across the Derg Place entrance, a Maori chap got out, spent sometime looking at the units directly in front of him - which would have been Number 11 and Number 12, then took several photo's of the units on his cell phone. His actions appeared suspicious to the member who reported them.  They arranged extra security over the weekend as they were quite concerned. They are keen to hear from any other business seeing these guys in action.  I will pass any info sent to me along to them.

We are receiving excellent reports on a daily basis from the Matrix Street Patrols on suspicious activity found during their patrols in our area.  I will regularly put pertinent info from these reports on our website, so please get in the habit of regularly checking the Security Alerts page.

Aug 23, 2006
Recently reported suspicious behaviour by the occupants of these vehicles

 Information recently recieved from the Matrix Street Patrols, Detection Services & GETBA Members who have reported suspicious vehicles and their occupants to us.  We have passed the info to the Police Intell Dept.

• In Birmingham Road area, a Small - med size black station wagon Rego AYA 195 
• Toyota Hiace rego BFH 703 red in colour with tinted windows
• Trugood Drive, red van REGO CKH 317 with 1 male inside dressed in black parked in car park of this company which was not in operation as the guard drove in this car took off.  Time 1953hrs
• Extremely suspicious car in Echlon pl, found a sedan 5 door car REGO NQ4071 with 2 males inside one with black curly hair, parked in car park on the far left hand  side of building ,vehicle seen reversing up to roller door next to fire exit door on drivers side, there were containers on both sides of this car, they drove off when they noticed patrol watching them.
• Bishopgate Area, acting abusive 2 Polynesian youths, jeans, baseball caps etc, PI 9821 Blue/green metallic Toyota  Corolla Liftback

Aug 11, 2006
Alert for White Honda Civic

 Just received from a member:

"Please keep an eye out for 5 young guys in a White Honda Civic reg no: CNU 300.
These guys were viewed on a cctv camera trying to steal from a factory unit in Neilpark Drive at 1.15 this afternoon."

If you see the vehicle, I recommend you call the police instantly.

Aug 9, 2006
Report from a member in the Accent Drive Area today

"We have just had two young guys (early twenties) came in to our office dressed in white shirts black pants, dressed the same.  They were looking for work - we noticed that they were having a good look around the offices.  They gave their names of George Brooke and Jake Tipene and a mobile number of 0211654421 have since phoned and it is off.

We all felt very uncomfortable about them hence reporting to you. The rego on their vehicle was ST6777 a black small station wagon."

Aug 3, 2006
GETBA Dk Blue BMW Vehicle Alert

I have just recieved this from a member who works in the central Ti Rakau Drive area and has his car parked in a very open carpark:

"Yesterday when I was about to leave work I (looked out the window and) saw a car parked behind my car in the car parks.  The car had 4 Polynesian/Maori people in it.  They drove down the end of the car park, then turned around and faced the exit parked across the car parks. When I came outside they slowly started driving towards my car.  I turned around and came back inside because I believe that they were going to attempt to stand me over for my car, hence the reason there was 4 of them!  When they saw me turn around they took off so I followed them to get their number plate. When they saw me they all ripped the fingers and yelled abuse.

The car is:   1989 318i BMW, Navy/Royal Blue, Lowered on chrome wheels, Tinted windows, Rego CMY 40"

He is sure they wont trouble him again, but the concern is that this is happening in our area.  Please ask your staff to advise the police and or us of any unusual activity they notice. 

Crime Spree in East Tamaki
With the success of intensive police operations carried out in our area over recent weeks, a huge decline in vehicle theft and laptops has resulted.  HOWEVER the burglary rate has risen in our industrial area because the target has changed.

Overseas Laptop markets have now been shut down and CASH & VALUABLES are being targeted by thieves.  This has resulted in many buildings being broken into and little other than available cash has been stolen.  With quite small returns on the criminal's time and effort, this results in more burglaries being carried out for them to retain the same income. 
The police also report it is expected they will take a longer time in the buildings they break into therefore are more exposed to being caught!

Please remind your staff of the importance of keeping cash & goods from view at all times during and after work hours.

Aug 3, 2006
Alert for White Mitsi Ute

A member from the BishopsGate area has just sent the following information to members:

The  following vehicle was spotted parked in a car park on 28/07/2006 and 02/08/2006. On both occasions staff vehicles had been broken into.  The suspects had forced the lock on the front passenger’s door.  On 28/07/2006 video footage shows 1 x Caucasian male in the Ute. On 02/08/2006 a witness saw 2 x  Caucasian males in the Ute.

White Mitsubishi UTE with a white canopy. Rego LN480

 Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Coralee, who will pass the information on appropriately

Jul 19, 2006
White Mitsubishi noted as one to look out for

A GETBA member in the BishopsGate area noticed suspicious activity around the occupants of the following vehicle yesterday afternoon:

White Mitsubishi Diamante/Magna sedan, Rego WP1358

"It was parked at the back of our building, partially concealed. The vehicle contained 3 Poly/Maori teenagers, 1 male got out and went for a walk along the back of the buildings, while I couldn't see where he went to, he got back into the car after a very short time.

He was a Male Polynesian/Maori  5'8 with fuzzy black hair, wearing a baseball cap, blue jeans, white sweatshirt.   I came out the back door noticed him standing by the car, when I said 'Gidday' he just spat on the ground, turned around and got in the front passengers side of the car. They sat in the vehicle for a couple of minutes then drove out our driveway into the Cul D Sac (Bishop Brown). The car stopped and a Maori/Poly teen a girl swapped places with the male front passenger - the trio appeared to be drinking cans of 'Woodstock' Bourbon/cola- drove out of the street quickly - I had the distinct impression they were casing vehicles and buildings"

If you see this vehicle and its occupants sitting around don't hesitate to call the police and let them know that it has already been noted as acting suspiciously in our area.

Jul 18, 2006
2 alerts from GETBA members today

GETBA Member Topcoat Specialist Coatings have asked me to email GETBA members with the following:

"..........arrived at the office this morning, 33 Stonedon Drive, we have had thieves cut through a back fence, accessing via next door driveway and gate, Ace Doors.  We have had a Red Nissan Nivara Ute with canopy stolen, reg. AZM617, sign written Topcoat Specialist Coatings in yellow.
 

Would you kindly ask your other members to be on the look out for this vehicle and to report any sightings to either us (274 9491) or the Otara Police (272 0900).

and....

I was just asked by a member in Sir William Avenue to ask you to alert your staff to a man seen acting suspiciously very recently in the Sir William Avenue area.

Riding a very scruffy bike he was approximately 5"6 - 5'8",  with black cropped hair, little goatee beard, polynesian/maori wearing black trousers, black half jacket, only 1 shoe on right foot and grey sock on left foot. 

Our member reported this man riding down all the local driveways looking intently into buildings on the way.  The member felt that he was up to no good as when he noticed our member looking intently at him, he gave the usual fingered salute!

Jul 5, 2006
Unusual interest noted by Member

I have recently received two reports from members which I feel are worth sharing:

From the Burswood Torrens Road area:

A late model Toyota Van, rego CBE424, with an European driver and a Polynesian passenger seemed to be taking an unusual amount  of time when driving past our warehouse and appeared to be very interested in our store.

From the Bishopsgate Area:

Concern was expressed by a GETBA member when he read yesterday's email about the driver of the White double cab Courier noted in the Ormiston area.

"This fits the exact turn of events that occurred when (a local shop) had the ram raid, ie a person staking out Bishopsgate in a stolen car then a Ute stolen the next day followed by a ram raid in the early hours of the morning"

When reporting vehicle's descriptions please try to get at least the rego, colour, condition (new, untidy etc) make and model, if possible.  Don't forget to check out the 'Security News' on our website if you see anything suspicious.  It contains all the reports sent out with vehicle details and regos highlighted for quick checking to see if this vehicle has been already noted acting suspiciously.  If so, don't hesitate to call the police.

Jul 3, 2006
Suspicious Behaviour

A GETBA member in Bishopsgate has reported the following:

Around 8AM this morning (3rd July) two rough looking Maori or Polynesian men in new high-vis jackets, aged 35-40, were observed in a late model immaculate dark silver Toyota Camry in the carpark. The vehicle number plate was SQ 7546. After an hour they were approached and asked if they were waiting for someone. Yes they were waiting for someone in a nearby unit - soon after they went into that unit and asked for "Sane" who of course did not work there.  Ten minutes later they drove off. It would seem probable that they were "casing" a building in the area.

Jun 30, 2006
Suspicious Person

From a member in Sir William Ave:

"This afternoon (Wed 28th June) at 2.15PM a car pulled into our carpark and a chap got out and went next door. Five minutes later he came out and saw me on the hoist and sped out of the driveway giving me the fingers as he left. I went next door and they told me I had sent him in for plastic and that he had looked around their showroom - I had not even talked to this chap.

Car was small black, rego AYE 955, guy was Maori about 6 foot tall, black cropped hair and unshaven. Clothing dark top, jeans and sneakers."

May 25, 2006
Two suspicious vehicles reported today

First from a member in Kerwyn Avenue

"Just had a silver subaru legacy drive in, about a 95 - 97 model, 4 maori /polynesian males wearing yellow hoodies, parked up but left as soon as I opened the door. Very suspicious. Keep an eye out for them."

From Sir William Avenue

Have noticed for the third or fourth time now a car with 2 maori or polynesian guys inside parking outside johns (next door) Roller door.  They appear to just be sitting in the car and are usually there for around 15 minutes or so it is now 12.15 and they have arrived.  Last noticed them on the 18 May when John called me to make me aware of them.  The car is a champagne colour Nissan 25Excimo Reg CTQ192.

May 22, 2006
White Van driver reported acting suspiciously

"We just had some suspicious activity this morning at our premises in the Accent Drive area.  A man got out of a white van, reg DZ7208, and walked up to our courtyard wall and had a close look at the wall. 

Unfortunately the staff member who saw him thought we might have been having some work done, so didn't pay much attention, therefore can't give you a description of him.  He disappeared from view, then was seen going back to his vehicle and driving off.  Fortunately he did get the reg."

May 19, 2006
White Hyundai car occupants seen acting suspiciously

Just received from a member in Neilpark Drive.

"I have just had a car drive very slowly through our carpark.   2 male occupants both of Islander descent.   The car was a white Hyundai Reg OI9026.   They had the windows down and were having a very close look a Ford Falcon that is parked in the yard.    They headed away from our factory in Neilpark Drive going towards Kerwyn ave."

Please send this to all your staff to ensure that if this vehicle is seen acting suspiciously they contact the police immediately.

May 10, 2006
Chemicals Stolen - suspicious characters noted

Chemicals have just been stolen from a factory. (Bad ones) in Cryers Road, Echelon Drive area

"White Falcon 1998ish Mags spoiler Rego number DDY738,  Caucasian driver with lots of tattoos and a big Maori fulla helping him."

Another member reports a suspicious vehicle in the East Side Office Park area recently:.

"We had a Mitsibushi Mirage Black,Rego of vehicle: ZX5285 that had been roughly panelbeaten on the front wheel arch covers, Hatchback (I think it was a two door, but not sure) with four Maori youths take interest in a car parked in our car park.   When they realised we had noticed them they took off.
 
One of the youths had a white sweatshirt on with a yellow baseball cap. He also had woolen gloves on with the finger tips cut off. The other three were wearing black tops and all tops had hoods, but these hoods were not over their heads."

May 8, 2006
GETBA suspicious behaviour alert

I have recieved a couple of reports from members notifying me of  behaviour experienced that they felt uneasy with, to warn our members.

From the Smales Road area
"Had a man walk in, do a quick circuit of showroom and when I asked if I could help him he said 'nah i'm alright' and quickly left.  The man had the distinct smell of marijuana.

Male, Maori / Pacific Islander, age about 18- early 20's.
Short Black Hair, looked shaved to no. 2 cu,   Approx 180cm / just under 6 foot, Wearing a black longsleeve jumper (crewcut collar?) looked like a light wool, blue jeans up-turned at the ankles showing grey shoes with a visible light blue logo - I think was the DC brand.

After leaving the shop he jumped in the back seat of a White Honda Civic LX rego TY1802 with 3 other males (possibly Maori)"

From Allens Road area
"In my absence last Thursday  4th May about 9am we had a Maori/Islander in his 20's visit us looking for a job - 'sweeping or something like that'.  He took some time to get to reception upstairs which made the staff think he may have been having a look around downstairs first.  He was the passenger in a Toyota Station wagon dark green/blue Reg no:  CSL964

May 5, 2006
Vehicles to note

I have recieved an email from a member in Trugood Drive, just now, to ask me to advise members of the following description of two vehicles whose occupants were noted acting suspiciously.  I have also been advised of a significant amount of cash been stolen over the weekend and another 2 vehicles seen acting suspiciously late last week.

"We have just in the last 10 minutes had two cars drive through our premises with no reason for being on site. 
Their non-responsive attitude to how we can help them or why they were here is the reason we feel this is suspicious and worth forwarding details on.

Reg # CBW308 Dark Red Holden Station Wagon, with two Rottweiler type dogs in the back followed by a  Reg # CFT 598 later model Silver BMW"

"There is a Red Toyota Levin AAY330 cruising our area (Ormiston road) at present.  They have been up and down our road several times, and according to our staff, seem to be acting suspiciously. There are two men in the vehicle, maybe mid 20’s, possibly maori"
 
"Just to let you know we had a theft on Saturday evening around 6.00pm roughly $3000.00 dollars taken.  We had 4 working in the building at the time and it happened within ten minutes of the cash up being complete and my husband dealt with another issue.  The cash up area is well away from the main entrance. There was a white Mitsubishi in the area at the time.  Our premises are in Birmingham Road East Tamaki."

I have notified the police of these details, however I urge you to pass this info to your staff to ask them to be sure to challenge anyone seen acting suspiciously with a very polite "Can I help you?"  It will let let them know that they have been noted, so unlikely to think they can continue.

May 5, 2006
Vehicle Change for 'known' suspicious character

It appears that the characters who are 'looking for (various names given)" in our area, mainly noted in the Greenmount / Cryers Rd area, have changed their vehicle yet again. 

The vehicle noted yesterday and verified by a member as the same bloke in the silver legacy, has previously visited looking for "Thomas", is now driving a Blue Legacy with rego CYR 49.

Our member let him know that the police are looking for him and businesses all over the Greenmount East Tamaki area are on the look out for him.  He exited rather quickly denying that it could possibly be him.  The police have sent a picture to our member to identify him and it appears to be verified.

Please advise your staff to keep an eye out for this vehicle and it's occupants and advise the police if seen acting suspicously.  It is advisable to dial 111 if the suspicious behaviour noted happening, but call 295 0200 if after the fact.

May 5, 2006
Now its a dark blue late model Mitsi Legnum

Following on from my alert sent last week about "the guy in a fairly early model Silver Subaru Legacy, Registration Plate DAQ826 and his a passenger....

I think he may have swapped vehicles as I have had two reports this morning of the same vehicle as follows...

...." just thought i'd let you know the same guys have been back this week in a different vehicle asking for a person who doesn't exist while they case the businesses in our block.

I have forwarded the details to the police and thought i would forward them to you also. Dark blue late model Legnum s/w,rego CYR49, lowered with mag wheels. 2 x people, mid to late 20's maori, wearing fluro jackets"

Last weeks descriptions included:

     "He is darkish skinned, with curly hair, wearing a cap and today a yellow t-shirt."

     "The guy who was looking for someone whose name he couldn’t remember was reasonably well dressed, well spoken, well built with a stubby beard, about 5” 9” Maori of about 22/23 years.

The Police have just informed me that this fellow "is wanted for interview".  Please inform the police as soon as possible if you see him around.

May 5, 2006
Vehicles to look out for and beware of bag snatchers

A recent message from the police indicates that bag snatchers are again prevalent in our area and currently the local police are looking for the following: 

• Red Falcon saloon 1993 Rego RU69XX
   
• Red Mitsubishi Lancer Saloon 1997 BAF 6XX
   
• White Toyota Corona Saloon 1985 NN84XX
   
• Two identical twins of Indian origin, 19 years old, both wanted for burglary and vehicle theft.
   

If you notice any of these and feel they are acting suspiciously, please take full details of people and vehicle including rego and phone the police ASAP giving as much information as possible.

Complete registration numbers withheld for privacy reasons.

Feb 20, 2006
Known Local Gangs

Police Crime Analysist Karl McCabe followed on from his previous intelligence briefing for the businesses in the GETBA area by stating that there appears to be a hierarchy amongst gangs and this appears to be the way they are organized:

• Tribesmen – “Senior”
  
• Killer Bees – Tribesmen in waiting!
  
• MRC - Killer Bees in training!
  
• PDB - Also known to associate with the Killer Bees !

Tribesmen
Consist of approximately 29 members, with 10 associates going through the initiation process, main focus - organised drug dealing. They are also ‘known’ up north where many of them have families.
 
Killer Beez  KBZ
A feeder gang into the Tribesmen and currently has a fairly high morale as they perceive themselves as pretty much able to operate freely without police interference.     They are identified by their distinctive clothing – mainly black with gold coloured lettering on it.  (Photos of types of clothing available from Coralee)
They often appear reasonably well presented with tattoos on the inside of their arms, often ‘KillerBeez’ in large lettering.  Most of them are unemployed and use stand over tactics for vehicle crime.  They will often sell the vehicles quite cheaply for scrap. Laptops are popular as they have access to receivers who will pay up to $1,000 for a good laptop.  Recently there have been a couple of incidents where pistols have been drawn.  They are know to operate Tinny houses.

M R C & PDB
Feeder gangs into the Killer Beez – typically 11-13 age group and also use stand over tactics in service stations, helping themselves to cigarettes, chocolates etc, often recognized by their approach in what they steal.

What can our members do?

 ·        Trespass anyone who is hanging about (details below)

·         Take photos of anyone who acts suspicious, noting date
             and time (particularly useful when trespassing them.

·         Give police clear Video footage

·         Notify them of sightings

·         Note details of vehicles used by them

·         Notify police if you see them hanging about.

 Info helpful to the police

Knowledge of :

• where their tattooing is typically done
• where printing / embroidery of their clothing is done
• names of their girlfriends / associates etc

The police would be grateful for any information you feel might be useful in them identifying any of these gang members or their associates.  They have a comprehensive dossier on known gang members and it is possible to arrange to view these photos for identification purposes.

Please forward anything of use to Karl.McCabe@police.govt.nz. (Officer in Charge of Howick Intelligence)

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Trespassing Procedure

In the event of undesirables being caught on your premises you may issue them with a trespass notice.  This notice informs them that it is an offence punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000, or imprisonment not exceeding 3 months, if they return within 2 years.

I have a copy of the appropriate form, which may be copied on to your own letterhead.  If you would like me to email you a copy then please request it by return. (Unfortunately not possible to attach it to this email)

A trespass can be a verbal warning but harder to formalise and implement.

 3 copies are required and a photo attached would be ideal. One copy is given to the offender,  one copy to the delivered to the local Police station ( it will be entered  into their computer and stored at Papakura Police Station (only 24 hour station in Counties Manukau) and the other kept for your records.

Each warning continues for a 2 year period but if at any time they are invited back on to the property the trespass notice is no longer valid and a new one would need to be issued
Each warning continues for a 2 year period but if at any time they are invited back on to the property the trespass notice is no longer valid and a new one would need to be issued

Jan 23, 2006
Proactive Move by Police

A very proactive move by the Eastern Intelligence Dept of Counties Manukau Police, has resulted in a series of meetings held at the Howick Police station, with our Security Managers, Botany Crime watch Patrols, media etc. 

These meetings will be occurring 3 weekly. The first one begun last week.

Topics discussed by Karl McCabe, Senior Intell Analyst include: What is Intell? interpreting the criminal environment, recent local crime trends, and future likely trends; discussing likely impacts on our area, & reducing the reward for the crime.

Useful information included:

• That over the past 5 years there has been an average increase of 2% in crime in the eastern area, however statistics kept by GETBA from the police over the past 4 years show that our commercial burglaries have reduced from 360 per year down approximately 30% to 253 for the previous 12 months up to end December 2005.
  
• Criminals appear to be more brazen, often wearing Fluorescent jackets
  
• Commercial burglaries occurred mainly on Saturday nights and early Sunday mornings
  
• Pakuranga home burglaries are more likely to occur during working hours and Flat Bush burglaries have been occurring during the afternoons
  
• School burglaries are on the increase with main targets being Laptops
  
•  Automotive parts &  copper spouting have been a recent targets
  
• Laptops are targeted by “walk ins”  (opportunists)
  
• Ti Rakau, Greenmount, Lady Ruby and Kerwyn Avenue appear to be the most commonly hit streets in our area.
  
• Thieves breaking into vehicles are using “Dot Punches” which are comparatively quiet
  
• Vehicles which are either sign written or have a suit jacket or similar, indicate to criminals that there is likely a cell phone, wallet, laptop etc in that vehicle to pinch.
  
• Many parent companies (ex NZ) do not perceive there is a problem compared to local trends in Head Office area (eg some large overseas commercial estates) and therefore not always keen to upgrade appropriately to help lessen the vulnerability.
  
• There are two or three main “youth” gangs operating where the members are inclined to be older than youths.  Names are Killer Bees (KBZ) , MFC (Translation Unprintable) and the Penion Drive Boys (PDB),  If you see them with caps, sweats etc showing these initials watch them carefully, move them along where possible and don’t hesitate to report their behaviour to the police.  They can be trespassed.  We will learn more about these gangs in future meetings.

Statistics include:

• 41% of burglaries committed were on buildings with deadlocks
  
• 27% had alarms (not known whether they were switched on at time of burglary)
  
• 4.3% of these burglaries occurred while security guards were patrolling
  
• 5.7% occurred in well lit areas
  
• Recent home burglary stats show that the most common target is jewellery (37.3%)  Laptops/ computer equip/ cameras (24%)  Cash 20%
  
• This eastern area is recognised as fruitful for criminals as there is likely to be reasonable value in property
• 65% of all vehicles stolen had their ignition barrel pulled or column lock damaged and 44% had alarms fitted
  
• Only 3% had steering/clutch/brake locking devices fitted
  
•  Drive offs are occurring more frequently at service stations
  

• Some vehicles stolen are being used for scrap metal

Recommendations include:

• Managers to encourage their staff to visibly write down or report by phone the details of anyone seen acting suspiciously, and send any photos and rego details to me to forward to the police.
  
• When looking for a car park in large parking areas, check for broken glass on ground, chances are that this area is particularly vulnerable to vehicle break ins

More in depth knowledge of these and related areas will be shared by the police in these meetings and I will pass on whatever is relevant to our members.