GARSCOM WEEKLY NEWS AND CRIME 26 OCTOBER 2026
GARSCOM CONTROL ROOM TELEPHONE NUMBERS

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• 012 993 0402

• 084 550 0826

 

CRIME REPORT:

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• No incidents were reported in GarsCom during the past week.

• Most of the incidents that were reported to the police during the past week took place at shopping centres and other public places like a golf court, a nursery etc. When you go shopping or visit a place to relax, make sure that there is enough security for your vehicle.

• Most of the vehicles that were stolen in the past week were parked on the sidewalks.

• More precautions to keep in mind for this time of the year is:

• Do not put your cell phone on the table next to you when visiting a restaurant or coffee shop. Cell phones should be kept in a safe place or out of sight in your handbag or pocket.

• Always be aware of your surroundings, whether you are shopping or running or walking in the street.

• When your children are with you in a shop, they can be a distraction. This time of the year it is hot and the shops are busy; therefore, it is recommended that you rather do your shopping without your children if possible. If your children are with you, make sure that your purse and cell phone is in your handbag that can zip up or close securely. The pickpockets will follow you for a long time for an opportunity to rob you, without you noticing.

• When you are shopping and you are distracted by something, you should see it as a warning.

• Your street number should be clearly visible on your sidewalk, on the fence or on the wall of your house.
  You never know when you are going to need emergency services and the only way they can find your house quickly and effectively is when your house number is clearly visible.

• Be careful with phone calls from people who want to convince you to provide personal information or want to sell something.

 

COMMUNITY NEWS:

 

• The GarsCom monthly meeting scheduled for tonight is postponed until further notice.

• Thank you to all those who visited the patrollers in Great Dane Park on Saturday. We had a lot of fun, and the patrollers showed their skills by following some leads through the neighborhood. If
  you would like to join this winning team to help to keep your neighbourhood safe, please write to enquiries@garscom.co.za today.

• This is the last week to give your donations for our food drive. At the end of the month, we donate non-perishable food, clothing and even dog food to Pharos, the community centre in Jacqueline Street. You can take your donation to the GarsCom control room at 925 St Bernard Street. If your street has someone who collects the items, take it to them as soon as possible.

• A request please: tell your gardener that the storm water drains are not the place for grass cuttings, weeds or garden refuse. When they use a blower, these items should not be blown into the storm
  water drains.

• If you want more information to join GarsCom, please write to enquiries@garscom.co.za.

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A safe week to all,

GarsCom Greetings,

Carol van Niekerk

Editing and translation: Annemarie Schoeman, GarsCom resident