Following a series of break-ins and robberies at Linley Point and several meetings of residents over the issue, a Neighbour Watch Group was re-established in February 2001.

Mr Greg Griffiths was appointed coordinator of our Neighbourhood Watch group. Street representatives were appointed and a small task group was established to look at all the options available to sensibly increase our security practises. For most of 2001, there had been no incidents, mainly thanks to Greg's excellent cooperation with the Local Area Command at Chatswood Police Station. Quite a few incidents occurred again in 2002 and while 2003 was an exceptionally "good" year, 2004 saw the number of robberies rise again. 2005, 2006 and 2007 were rather successful years with not much crime reported. There were still some home- and car break-ins, which reminds us not to be complacent about our security. 

Our best defence in this situation is, apart from securing our homes properly, to communicate with our immediate neighbours closely. Anything of a suspicious nature should be immediately reported to police and details to Greg Griffiths for quick and effective communication to our community.

Your support of our Neighbourhood Watch Initiative would be highly appreciated. 

For details on Linley Point Neighbourhood Watch please contact Greg Griffiths per e-mail at:

jangreg1@bigpond.net.au

Linley Point Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin - December 2007