Warning from SAPS - always check ID of someone at your gate.

The SAPS is sending out a warning about a group claiming to be from the electricity department. They may not have targeted your area (yet) but please be aware of their modus operandi.

1. One of the suspects arrives at the house alone and informs the residents that he is from the Electricity Dept and needs to make an appointment to return in 3 days time in order to fit a cover to the geyser for the purpose of saving electricity. He asks for permission to enter and to be shown the geyser.
2. No identification is shown and three days later the suspect and 3 others, dressed identically - brown pants and yellow t-shirts bearing the word ELECTRICITY DEPT, and carrying toolboxes, arrive.
3. They proceed directly to the geyser and start working. As soon as the occupants relax, they are held up at gunpoint, tied up and the premises are robbed.

Please remind everyone living or working on your property (especially domestic workers and children) not to allow any strangers in and please remember to ask anyone "official" for identification and follow up with the relevant department, before allowing them in.

Hi everyone

We have a total of 36 guards, 18 day shift guards and 1 day shift supervisor, 14 night shift guards and 1 night shift supervisor.  There are at most 4 CCPO guards in the CBD.  The guards in the CBD are continuously catching shoplifters in The Hub, Mr Price etc (as seen in the OB report below). ATM robberies are being prevented and vagrants and illegal traders are continually being removed.  The guards continuously monitor and report suspicious vehicles in the area.  If people could just cast their minds back to a year ago, and remember what the Toti CBD was like... Bizana!

If you are not seeing guards in your area, you must be living in a relatively safe road.  The guards are posted according to crime stats and therefore it is important for the community to inform us if you are having a problem in your area.  We'd step up the patrols, allocate guards to the area and inform SAPS & Metro.

From experience and stats, we've noticed how the criminals work an area for a while until you up the security presence and make it difficult for them.  They then seem to move on.  Please don't cancel your subscription.  The only way we can increase the number of guards out there and prevent crime, is with your support.  Your R100 is going straight back into securing your community, not paying any directors or shareholders.

Quinton and I always say, "If the community could listen to our CCPO radio for just a day, they'd be gob-smacked at what the CCPO are doing".

Thanks everyone for your support!

FROM Toti Crime at Yahoo Groups

• I Have to Agree
  I still have to see one of the guards patrolling Lewis drive.
  They always seem to be in toti central .I will be canceling  end of the month.
  
• All I can say is that what do the CCPO do all day in front of the Hub when it seems that most of the "going on" is there??
  Regards from Giovanna @ Palm Lodge B+B

Dear Everyone,

Not all who read this are members so .
If you are not yet a member of the CCPO, then please complete the contract and join today.

We do apologise for the delay in some of these reports but it is a slow, time consuming job, which hopefully is now back on track. Thank you Kay Leigh.

Message from Richard of the CCPO Committee

Please warn your maids to be on the alert they are often at the scene when there is a robbery and they are not treated better because they are the hired help. Show them where the panic button is and encourage them to keep the house locked while they are working. If they feel threatened even if it might seem trivial at the time rather push the panic or phone SAPS or CCPO. Be vigilant and don't let your guard down because they are driving a flashy car or look well dressed, in fact be even more suspicious.

From Richard in Athlone Park (good thing you still have a sense of humour, it gets us through many a dark hour)
Sat 22nd March

On Saturday afternoon at about 12:30 I was sitting in the lounge watching the News (the rest of the family was out for the morning thankfully) when the dogs started barking and the gate intercom started ringing. I turned and saw a black male looking over the wall (with a look of intent) so I grabbed the CCPO radio and ducked low and called for CCPO and Police backup. I went upstairs and got my 9mm ready and then watched from an upstairs window. The ringing had finally stopped and one guy was now tampering with the gate motor. I informed CCPO what was going on and went and waited at the top of the stairway. About a minute later I heard the back door being kicked in followed by some hello, hello as they came into the kitchen. I few seconds later they walked around to the bottom of the steps where they discovered they were not alone. 2 shots later they were heading for out with such haste that they did not even take wallet, phone or laptop which were on the table next to them on the way (obviously they were not intending to rob but were just looking for a drink of water and maybe work?) I managed to fire another five rounds at the very nice BMW 3 series new shape which was now parked in my driveway, which was probably stolen as it had false plates registered to a ford bantam ( but judging by my poor shooting 7 shots and no bodies, with my eyesight it could have been a bantam, so if it was your car I am sorry it now has a broken window and some new vents) They left rather quickly after that!!. The response from SAPS was excellent as half of Toti was there in under two minutes, pity I couldn't have stalled the nice people any longer (they were probably on a tight schedule so many places to rob not enough time) Also good work from Les and Tango 2 who knowing what was going on via the radio tried to spot them on the highway (they were followed by Tango2 as far as Greyville so clearly not locals). Good advice to pass on watch out for the unexpected, these guys were well dressed, in a fancy car (Bantam) acting very casually. Don't go out if you are not at all sure who is calling you outside even if it sounds half legit such as rates evaluator. Have an emergency number programmed for quick dial in case of an emergency, and always have a plan of action for possible events.

I must go now as the razor wire is being delivered and the security guards want to know where to be posted. The kids are clearly not stressed out as all they are concerned about is the new computer game they have just bought is not working, so I need to cancel the trauma councillor and get hold of a computer technician instead.

Keep Well
Richard

Cindy has added her say.

In the early hours of 25/03/08 , Raj from 13 Spencer Rd saw some "unwanteds" tampering with his electric fence again.  He called the SAPS and CCPO who responded but no suspects were found.  Creepily, our indoor passive was activated about 15 minutes after Raj called to tell us what had happened.  The CCPO responded and had a look around but nothing suspicious was found.

Just some information about a break in that happened today in Stockdale Rd in Winkle.  Suspects rang the door bell asking for work.  The maid was alone at home and said there was no work.  A few minutes later, the suspects were inside and beat the maid up brutally.  They cleaned the house out and trashed it while they were at it.  They phoned a get away car, which was seen driving up and down in the area waiting for the call and off they went.....

Lastly, the suspects seem to be driving fast, fancy cars.... please call in anything you think may be suspicious.  Rather be a pain in the butt.  The other day I had a panic attack because I saw a well dressed man strolling into a neighbours yard.  It turned out to be the gardener and I did feel rather silly.... but unfortunately, I feel that's the way we need to be.  If we are always aware, they will not catch us off guard very easily.

Freda advised us that at Wicks Rd March 12th

During the evening, presumably during the rain storm, someone Came in to our property and removed a flower box at our office window, To get access to a burglar proofed window, And used a broom to steal a laptop computer off the office desk. We also found another window unlashed but nothing seems missing. Our electronic gate is also not working this morning, so not sure if tampered with or caused by the rain storm.

Until next report

Take Care Everyone!
Tracy Campbell

CCPO Vehicle Fund
ABSA
Amanzimtoti Branch 632005
9197419464

22/02/08 - Julie advised

I live in Hudd Road. Last week in the early hours, the dogs in the area were all barking and were really excited. My Dad lives in a flat in our back garden, and a black man tried to climb in his bedroom window. My Dad shouted at him and he left. An alarm was going off in Linscott Rd at the same time and ADT were racing up and down that road. I telephoned Chubb, who did an inspection of the property, but nobody was about.

10/03/08

When the phone rings at 8am on a Monday morning and it is someone to report about a guard, you just think oh Boy!, what now?

Well Sunday 9th March +/- 4pm outside Toti Post Office, and old lady got off the bus from Jhb. She was one hour early, and pretty mortified to find herself alone. A man sauntered up to her from the tavern across the road, and she was very nervous. Then out of the wood work appeared one of our guards who stood his distance and just waited there, until her family arrived to collect her. Acknowledged their thanks with a slight smile and wandered off to continue his patrols. They were very impressed and would like that guard to be commended.

What a GOOD story to start the week with.

06/03/08 - Secure Logic advised us that

They were notified by a resident who knows that the vehicle used in the Valley Road attack on a resident by 3 b/m's posing as members of the labour department was a white ford Telstar sedan. Member requested this to be a warning and be put into the CCPO newsletter.

Dear Members,

We here at the CCPO feel that the community should support those who support them. So if you need to purchase something or have a service provided or go out to eat, please consider any of the following businesses on board as your first choice.

Our latest sponsor is Richard Andersson of Budget Van rental, He has loaned us a vehicle, the time period not stipulated, but if the community support Budget sufficiently to enable Richard to cover the costs it could be indefinitely. So we at the CCPO urge you all, when renting a vehicle to think Budget first, in an effort, to assist us in keeping Les mobile. Nothing hard about it, if you need to have a service, purchase something or going out for entertainment then take a look at this list. Put it on your fridge and SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT YOU Please.

Thank you Richard and Budget Van Rental.

We then have those who have constantly supported us. The list of sponsors include

Hyundai Amanzimtoti sponsored Yvonne's little Hyundai Atos
Adept Business Systems created our CCPO office programme for us, and support
KFC gave a 2 generous donations.
Lords and Legends /Crossbar gave us a cash donation
M-Projects donation
Skytec Wireless supplied us with free internet
Robert Fowlds has given 2 donations
Nashua gave us the use of a printer copier
Home Ads covered the cost of the first knock and drop of our leaflets
Cyber Crew IT Solutions donated a computer and IT support
BK Computers donated a computer
Performance PC gave us cables for our computers.
Stevens Stationers gave us stationery
The Printhouse and Stationers supplied our CCPO Banners
Trade Centre Supplied us with Office furniture
Dr Andrew Jones medical attention for Les at no charge
Gauche Air donated and has installed an air conditioner
Amazing Glaze gave free Smash and Grab glazing to our vehicles
Huntsman Tioxide have given us a donation of R5000.00 per month for a year.
Heartland Leasing Umbogintwini a cash donation
The South Coast Sun a cash donation
Bruce Lithgow- has lent us his vehicle whilst we try and replace the Nissan.
Rutherford Plumbing gave us a site to work from.
Rowland Schubach, who advertises the CCPO at his karaoke evenings every week.

If you own a business and your name is not here, is it because you are not supporting us? Go on give me a call and join today.

Businesses on Board

A1 2nd's, Absa Bank Ltd, Acutts Amanzimtoti coastal, Aesseal (Pty) Ltd, African Dawn B&B, African Sands B&B, Alliance Security Fencing, Amabutho Signs, Amanzimtoti Bowling Club, Amanzimtoti Canoe Club, Anchor Travel, Anchor's Lodges, Andy's Meat Market, Annies Furnishers, Aquarius Pharmacy, Athlone Park Supermarket, Auto Rust Control, Autospec, Beares Amanzimtoti, Beethoven Lodge, BK Computers, BodyForm, Bread Winner Bakery, Britec Laboratories, BRS Brum Africa CC, CIT The Godfather, Clear Waters Spur, Colliers International, Cream Magenta, D.D.T. Cash Loans cc, Dafco Paints, Darlene's Coffe Shop, Debmor Investments, Dick King Lodge, DiscountWoodenWindows, Dolphin Point B&B, Everest Carpets, First National Bank, Franco Mulato Building, Funland Entertainment, Garden of Eden, Giselles Kitchen/Coffee Shop, Head Girls, Huntsman Tioxide, Hypersure Insurance Brokers, Jacey Motor's, Jenny's Hair Salon, Karen's Driving School, KFC, Khulu Soaps & Lotions, Kip Mcgrath Education Centres, KwaZulu Awnings, KWOFTA/Jabulani, Le Penguine Café, Lentas Beverages Volt Energy Drinks, Living Outdoors, Macro Pawn, Maggies and King Pawn, Marine Castle, Matsat, Max Prop, Medprax, Memories Restaurant, Moden Wave Intercouiffure, Natal Cellars, Nationlink, Nedbank Amanzimtoti, Oasis Tropical Resturant, Pam Golding Properties, Patchs Haberdashery, Pinnoy's Multi Services, Quins Gifts, Re/Max Toti, Realnet Toti, Rehoboth Bible church, Rockview Service Station, Rutherford Plumbing, Sawmill Lumber Sales, Scooters Pizza, Scorgie Paints CC, Seabreeze Home & Builders Ctr, Seadoone Meat Market, Sentra Hardware and Electrical, Sew Rite, SJ Surf, Sole Prop, South Coast Car Radio & Aircon, South Coast Motors, Steers Amanzimtoti, Steers Warner Beach, Stevens Stationers, Supergold t/a Tyre Trader, The Blue Sky Mining Backpackers & Lodge, The Hub, The Salvation Army Sunset Lodge, The View Guest Lodge, TLC Shoes cc, Toti Mall(Speedy Mall), Toti Prop t/a Huizemark, Toti Tikka Junction, Tradewinds Lodge, Two Vikings, Ultra DVD Seadoone Mall, Ultra Video Amanzimtoti, Ultra Video Warner Beach, Umzah t/a Take n Pay Village Mall, Victory Kiwkspar, Warner Beach Bottle Store, Warner Beach Garage, Wimpy, Winkle Laundromat, Winkle Spar, Yun Hai Trading

If you live in a flat or complex and your Body Corporate does not feature here, please enquire why and get your neighbours on board. Some have left us for reasons unknown, so as the entire community are benefiting from what the CCPO does make sure everyone is paying their dues. We all use the CBD at some stage and all the other shopping venues around Toti.

Body Corporate

Afsaal, Agulhas, Amtoti, Belfry Towers, Camelot, Casa Mia, Cascade Gardens, Chain Cove, El Faro, El Flamenco, El Gringo, El Poncho, Gailiegh Place, Glen Haven Flats, Glen Vista, High Tide, Highdene, Ipanema, Kestell Heights, Laborie, Lagoon point, Lynn Ann, Maple Mews, Mariondale, Nkonka, Ocean Villa, Ovolli, Pearl Place, Pointsettia Park, Ridgeview Gardens, Saxony, Sea Crest, Seven Seas, Shearwater, Sondela, Spring Tide, St Michaels, Stella Marais, Strandburg, Villa Vineta, Walnut Grove, Warner Mews, Wavecrest, Wildwood

This message is for all your friends. Stop being a freeloader and join the CCPO today.

Please talk to your friends and neighbours, you will be surprised, how many meant to join but almost a year later are still benefiting from your contribution.

Good Luck

Tracy Campbell
CCPO Office Administrator

'They're standing on the corner and they can't speak English.

I can't even talk the way these people talk:

• Why you ain't,
• Where you is,
• What he drive,
• Where he stay,
• Where he work,
• Who you be...

And I blamed the kid until I heard the mother talk.

And then I heard the father talk.

Everybody knows it's important to speak English except these knuckleheads. You can't be a doctor with that kind of crap coming out of your mouth.

In fact you will never get any kind of job making a decent living.

People marched and were hit in the face with rocks to get an Education, and now we've got these knuckleheads walking around.

The lower economic people are not holding up their end in this deal.

These people are not parenting. They are buying things for kids.

$500 sneakers for what ? ?

And they won't spend $200 for Hooked on Phonics.

I am talking about these people who cry when their son is standing there in an orange suit.

Where were you when he was 2 ? ?

Where were you when he was 12 ? ?

Where were you when he was 18 and how come you didn't know that he had a pistol ? ?

And where is the father ? ? Or who is his father ?

People putting their clothes on backward:
Isn't that a sign of something gone wrong?

People with their hats on backward, pants down around the crack, isn't that a sign of something ?

Or are you waiting for Jesus to pull his pants up ?

Isn't it a sign of something when she has her dress all the way up and got all type of needles [piercing] going through her body?

What part of Africa did this come from??

We are not Africans. Those people are not Africans; they don't know a thing about Africa

With names like Shaniqua, Taliqua and all of that crap . . .. . .

and all of them are in jail.

Brown or black versus the Board of Education is no longer the white person's problem.

We have got to take the neighborhood back.

People used to be ashamed. Today a woman has eight children with eight different 'husbands' -- or men or whatever you call them now.

We have millionaire football players who cannot read.

We have million-dollar basketball players who can't write two paragraphs. We, as black folks have to do a better job.

Someone working at Wal-Mart with seven kids, you are hurting us.

We have to start holding each other to a higher standard.

We cannot blame the white people any longer.'

Dr. William Henry 'Bill' Cosby, Jr., Ed.D.