Neighbourhood Watch Merged Thread

KGLady · 17-08-2017 9:03am

{Edit} But please, please talk to your kids about their safety if you havent already.

January · 17-08-2017 11:46am

This is growing legs on fb now. It might be worth not speaking about this to anyone else until the garda are prepared to make a statement.

KGLady · 17-08-2017 12:04pm

O.o

I quit stalkerbook last year, and my husband hasn't publicly posted about it. Could you dm me a link if any of it is public?

January · 17-08-2017 12:33pm

KGLady wrote: »

O.o

I quit stalkerbook last year, and my husband hasn't publicly posted about it. Could you dm me a link if any of it is public?

Yeah I'll pm you now.

BlazingSaddler · 17-08-2017 1:00pm

KGLady wrote: »

O.o

I quit stalkerbook last year, and my husband hasn't publicly posted about it. Could you dm me a link if any of it is public?

I received it via 4 different whatsapp groups yesterday

Pinch Flat · 17-08-2017 3:19pm

We got notified of this through our neighborhood text alert (Riverwood in Carpenterstown)

beauf · 17-08-2017 3:56pm

Probably all sourced from this thread.

KGLady · 17-08-2017 6:38pm

beauf wrote: »

Probably all sourced from this thread.

Its a text I sent to Mums from my kids school, I just didnt expect it to travel to such an extent, and shocked at the extent of the facebook shares. Naturally I have great concern for the privacy of my daughter throughout all of this, and worry that rumours and such might impact the work AGS are putting in.

SnakePlissken · 17-08-2017 10:52pm

I'm sorry to be a cynic but none of this rings true, you claim your daughter can give an excellent description of the attacker but don't wish to share it with anyone, no details of the vehicle used even, that none of the local councillors have made any social media posts on this is also fairly damning. If I'm wrong I do apologise, if I'm right then shame on you.

KGLady · 18-08-2017 12:04am

SnakePlissken wrote: »

I'm sorry to be a cynic but none of this rings true, you claim your daughter can give an excellent description of the attacker but don't wish to share it with anyone, no details of the vehicle used even, that none of the local councillors have made any social media posts on this is also fairly damning. If I'm wrong I do apologise, if I'm right then shame on you.

I get it, too many people cry wolf, which is exactly why we haven't posted to any social media ourselves. AGS will make public what needs to be known when the due process with our child is complete. Its not appropriate for me to put anything into the public, and I won't without their direction. My attempts to engage with mothers in my sphere with a caution to talk to their children, went wider than I expected and while I worry about the effect on AGS their gathering info and potentially building of the case, I can't regret that many families have had sit down talks about safety.

I've nothing to be ashamed of, I'm fierce proud of my child and all she did for herself and all she is doing now to help give as much detail as she can to the investigating officers. I've enough to be doing with supporting her through this and helping the Gardai, so I will not be posting futher.

KevinM1984 · 21-08-2017 11:46am

Hi,
I just found this thread today. Early last Friday morning (Aug 11th), about 1AM - 2AM, six cars, mine included, were broken into in the underground car park at Phoenix Park Racecourse. I though this was a secure park but it turns out it only has one CCTV camera, facing the entrance - an unlikely point of entry for a burglar one would presume.
Nothing of great value was taken. It looks like whoever it was attempted to steal some bicycles too but many of them were old and abandoned to begin with.
Does anyone know if Phoenix Park Racecourse apartments has a Neighbourhood Watch scheme?

Veloce · 21-08-2017 5:13pm

Kevin, just sent you a PM

KevinM1984 · 21-08-2017 5:22pm

Veloce wrote: »

Kevin, just sent you a PM

Thanks, I sent a reply but not sure if it went through properly :ermm:

Shiranui · 22-08-2017 2:56pm

dmm82 wrote: »

That's terrifying! Thank god she's ok. How old is she? How old were the attackers?

Can I get more details?
I live in area.

January · 22-08-2017 3:13pm

Shiranui wrote: »

Can I get more details?
I live in area.

There are no more, the Garda aren't even willing to confirm or deny there was an abduction attempt at this time.

SnakePlissken · 23-08-2017 9:12pm

January wrote: »

Shiranui wrote: »

Can I get more details?
I live in area.

There are no more, the Garda aren't even willing to confirm or deny there was an abduction attempt at this time.

So it's Bollox basically, there's no way the gardai would endanger the public by withholding information on a genuine abduction.

January · 23-08-2017 9:19pm

SnakePlissken wrote: »

So it's Bollox basically, there's no way the gardai would endanger the public by withholding information on a genuine abduction.

Garda basically told me that they wouldn't confirm or deny as they didn't want to add to the hysteria already surrounding the claims.

Larbre34 · 29-08-2017 4:36pm

https://dublingazette.com/news/horror-children-find-needles-clonee-estate/

The Stand Side · 03-09-2017 10:50am

Anyone know where exactly this happened.
"Shocked to hear shots fired in Hartstown this evening...." 10:52 2/9/17 @pdonnellysf

robbie000 · 03-09-2017 7:26pm

Cunningham's petrol station cordoned off by the guards looks like place must have been robbed.
Anyone hear anything

AAD · 04-09-2017 9:02am

http://m.independent.ie/irish-news/garda-hunt-underway-after-masked-men-armed-with-bats-rob-cash-from-filling-station-36097252.html

sambora · 06-09-2017 2:04pm

There's been a lot of police sirens around the Ongar, Littlepace area since yesterday. Yesterday evening there was a Garda car up and down the Littlepace road towards Huntstown gap, then flying back down by Castaheaney/Hunters Run.
Anyone know if there's something going on around the area?

AlanG · 11-09-2017 11:36am

Some good news - A guy was breaking into cars around Delwood and Glenville on Friday night - looking for cash it seemed. He got spotted and the Guards happened to be around the corner. Two cars came and spent a good while searching gardens for him, eventually he was spotted a few roads away and taken in. Turned out there was a bench warrant out for him so he is now remanded in custody. He was renting in Roselawn and had allegedly been breaking into cars around the are for about six months.
Guards did a good job so hopefully the court service will too. At least he is off the streets for a while.

cython · 19-09-2017 12:51am

Bunch of scrotes in Stationcourt just seem to have tried to break into a Wheels-branded van parked outside in the last 30 mins. Driving a dark VW Passat, took off when some neighbour shouted out the window after them and left the lights off as they drove away. Seemingly either these or other culprit(s) had smashed the windows of a few other cars parked along the road a few days ago as well, and possibly grabbed some contents.

Gathered that much from walking down after they left to see was there a sign of damage (had heard what was definitely metal on metal banging) and talking to neighbours who did the same.

EDIT: same crew seem to have come back later sans car (probably parked further out towards Clonsilla Road) and smashed the window of the van before being chased off. Gardai have been down since but don't expect to get much out of it. One of the neighbours (who seems to have run them the second time) seems to think he knows at least one of the offenders to see, as he's seen them carrying on similar antics other nights.

25-09-2017 8:19pm

SnakePlissken wrote: »

So it's Bollox basically, there's no way the gardai would endanger the public by withholding information on a genuine abduction.

yes they will, if it causes a panic, that panic creates more calls about suspicious activity which will cause more harm. Not to mention In Dublin 15 they are already stretched as it is.

There has been at least 5 serious attempts in Dublin 15 in the last 5 years. But you wont hear of them.

beauf · 25-09-2017 9:03pm

When I tell colleagues from other parts of the city the response times in D15 they think I'm joking or it's one off.

If valid reports are so low, you'd have thought actually informing people would reduce the fear and educate people what to look for. The schools report things from time to time to parents.

greencap · 25-09-2017 9:13pm

Deleted User wrote: »

yes they will, if it causes a panic, that panic creates more calls about suspicious activity which will cause more harm. Not to mention In Dublin 15 they are already stretched as it is.

There has been at least 5 serious attempts in Dublin 15 in the last 5 years. But you wont hear of them.

I heard it was closer to 50. And that theres pirates involved.

Dont like to talk about our my sources. Said too much already.

RTT · 07-10-2017 11:06pm

Burglary in Roselawn this evening at 8.45pm. Three guys in a dark coloured BMW. They forced open the front window to gain access. Nobody was at home. The alarm went off and a neighbour disturbed them while out for a walk and they left.

ongarboy · 09-10-2017 7:26pm

'Bored' milkmen egged houses on their round for three months as special operation mounted to find the culprits

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/bored-milkmen-egged-houses-on-their-round-for-three-months-as-special-operation-mounted-to-find-the-culprits-36209515.html

I think this is terrible! Glad the culprits were caught and being punished! The poor lady in Clonsilla who had to endure this intimidation. Can't believe a 32 year old milkman and father thought this was acceptable. If they remain in the job, I'd be cancelling my milk order with that company!

January · 10-10-2017 7:25am

Doubt the garda would put so much effort into finding the culprits if it had been a different part of d15.

peaceboi · 10-10-2017 7:35am

Our car 141D31313 white nissan leaf was stolen from our driveway, last Friday night (Tyrrelstown, D15).Only found out Saturday morning. The keys were inside the house and not taken. Neighbor's outdoor cctv camera, facing the road was found to be in twisted condition, totally out of focus!

beauf · 10-10-2017 8:26am

January wrote: »

Doubt the garda would put so much effort into finding the culprits if it had been a different part of d15.

They were doing it for 3 months before they were caught. I'm sure that would have got a reaction anywhere in D.15

January · 10-10-2017 10:43am

I doubt it would have in the likes of Corduff, Blakestown/Whitestown and Mulhuddart.

beauf · 10-10-2017 11:16am

Is there something special about Weavers Row and Lambourn that I'm missing?

SnakePlissken · 10-10-2017 11:21am

Those lofty millionaires in Clonsilla, taking up all Gardai resources.

January · 10-10-2017 11:31am

beauf wrote: »

Is there something special about Weavers Row and Lambourn that I'm missing?

No, not special, just that it's a 'nicer' area than the ones I've mentioned above (one I live in) and I know for a fact the garda don't give a **** about antisocial behaviour up here.

I've had my wheelie bin stolen 4 times in the last three months, which I have to pay to replace each time, (don't worry I've only started bringing it out when I can hear the truck reversing up the road now, but ****, I shouldn't have to.), do you think the garda give a **** about that?

beauf · 10-10-2017 12:00pm

I don't really see it as a "different" area.

Someone stealing your bin is likely to be a neighbor or someone who walks past on a regular basis. Can you not set up a camera and catch them?

ongarboy · 10-10-2017 12:12pm

January wrote: »

No, not special, just that it's a 'nicer' area than the ones I've mentioned above (one I live in) and I know for a fact the garda don't give a **** about antisocial behaviour up here.

I've had my wheelie bin stolen 4 times in the last three months, which I have to pay to replace each time, (don't worry I've only started bringing it out when I can hear the truck reversing up the road now, but ****, I shouldn't have to.), do you think the garda give a **** about that?

Tip, mine which is in a communal area was being put out on days I hadn't put it out, theory is that someone filled it with their rubbish just before collection and of course I'd get charged. I've bike chained the bins together now to avoid this. Maybe an idea to prevent easy theft also?

737max · 10-10-2017 12:18pm

My bins were being used as bonfires for the teenagers who went knacker drinking in the park.

January · 10-10-2017 12:51pm

737max wrote: »

My bins were being used as bonfires for the teenagers who went knacker drinking in the park.

That's exactly what mine were being used for too.

I just keep them out the back now and bring them through, it's a pain but 30 euro to replace every time they were being taken was nuts, sometimes I'd have to replace both as they'd take the recycling one and the general waste one. Garda didn't give a fiddlers.

January · 10-10-2017 12:52pm

beauf wrote: »

I don't really see it as a "different" area.

Someone stealing your bin is likely to be a neighbor or someone who walks past on a regular basis. Can you not set up a camera and catch them?

Could the woman being targetted not set up a camera and catch them? Better than the garda mounting a special operation to catch the culprits... cheaper too probably.

beauf · 10-10-2017 6:47pm

January wrote: »

Could the woman being targetted not set up a camera and catch them?... .

... You want an elderly lady to catch 3 grown men... as they drive by egging her house...

January · 10-10-2017 7:18pm

beauf wrote: »

... You want an elderly lady to catch 3 grown men... as they drive by egging her house...

You want me to sit watching cctv all night to confront a gang of scumbags who are stealing bins?

No, you set the cctv up and if there's an incident you watch it back to find the culprits after wards. The lady could have done the same and it's the advice garda should have given her not to set up a special operation. It was an overreaction that wouldn't have been repeated in a disadvantaged part of the area.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 10-10-2017 7:39pm

Surely the egg incident is the kind of thing Neighbourhood Watch set ups are for?

There's eggs on the house every morning so it's obviously happening at night. Find out if any of your neighbours are out to work very early or coming in very late and ask them to check if there's eggs on your house when they're going in/out, this narrows the time down. If it's genuinely happening everyday it shouldn't be too much to ask that someone sits up and keeps an eye for one night.

I don't know how the milkman up that way works but mine only delivers on 3 mornings so it wouldn't be that hard to put two and two together there.

rockatansky · 10-10-2017 7:51pm

January wrote: »

Could the woman being targetted not set up a camera and catch them? Better than the garda mounting a special operation to catch the culprits... cheaper too probably.

Is that meant to be a joke??

beauf · 10-10-2017 8:07pm

January wrote: »

You want me to sit watching cctv all night to confront a gang of scumbags who are stealing bins?

No, you set the cctv up and if there's an incident you watch it back to find the culprits after wards. The lady could have done the same and it's the advice garda should have given her not to set up a special operation. It was an overreaction that wouldn't have been repeated in a disadvantaged part of the area.

I assume not being being able was also true of the retired lady. Of course it was't just this lady it was on going damage to a number of cars and houses etc, (...paid more than €2,000 in damages...) so we don't know the true cost of the damage caused. Sounds like they focused on one vulnerable person, it was probably that as much as the damage. I expect they caught these simply because they were easy to find.

In my experience I've never had a good response time from the Garda no matter where I've lived in D15. Always get the we have no cars in the area, or they are dealing with something more urgent. Seems very different in other parts of the city, from what I here. Maybe other areas have always had more resources.

January · 10-10-2017 8:55pm

rockatansky wrote: »

Is that meant to be a joke??

No its not meant to be a joke. My house is being targeted I'm told to get cameras. Her house gets targeted and the garda set up a special operation to catch the culprits.

Where's the difference.

beauf · 10-10-2017 10:49pm

You should get on to your local representatives to force some action on the bins.

January · 10-10-2017 11:07pm

I've spoken to a few people in Fingal but they claim there's nothing they can do.

punisher5112 · 10-10-2017 11:12pm

Curfew and tag the scrotes.

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