ON WEDNESDAY, January 23, a Dapto man was charged at Wollongong Police Station with offensive behaviour, after allegedly filming up the skirts of local women.
On Monday, October 15, 2012, the man was captured on CCTV using his mobile phone to allegedly film up the skirts of three women at a shopping mall on Crown Street.
By Sergeant Lawrie Drury, Sector Supervisor, Helensburgh Police Station
ALCOHOL-related crimes and anti-social behaviour generally increase during summer with Police committing extra resources and conducting specific operations to address these problems.
It is imperative that Police are made aware of large gatherings of juveniles and under-age drinking incidents as early as possible so positive intervention can deliver a satisfactory outcome.
INCIDENTS of crime in and around Helensburgh continue to be relatively low despite a few break, enter and steal offences and steal from motor vehicle offences being committed in Stanwell Park in August.
As a result of these incidents, Helensburgh Police mounted a local operation that resulted in the arrest of a male offender who was charged with break, enter and steal. The way in which he targeted premises led us to believe he was the person involved in the offences in Stanwell Park.
STANWELL Park has recently been targeted with a few break, enter and steal offences committed during the early hours of the morning. A prowler was seen in Murrawal Road shortly before a motor vehicle was forcibly entered and an Ipad stolen from the back seat.
Police patrols of the area will increase and residents are urged to report any suspicious person/s or vehicles.
SUSPECTS of Pacific Islander appearance have been stealing from houses in Helensburgh, with the men posing as labourers.
It is believed the suspects, dressed in work clothing, first engage people at their home, offering to do tree lopping. Whether this is accepted or not, they have been known to return when no-one is home, change clothing and break in.
ILLEGAL rubbish dumping is likely to increase with the closure of the Helensburgh tip this Saturday, June 30.
People may seek to take the easy option of dumping their rubbish in remote areas around Helensburgh as opposed to taking it to Lucas Heights or Whites Gully at Kembla Grange.
By Sergeant Lawrie Drury, Sector Supervisor, Helensburgh Police Station
POLICE have received many phone calls from the public about the helicopter that has been hovering over Helensburgh.
We have been advised that the helicopter is being used by Endeavour Energy and the Rural Fire Service to survey/inspect the electricity network in bushfire-prone areas. The camera set-up is such that the helicopter has to hover and the photographic equipment does the rest.
By Sergeant Lawrie Drury, Sector Supervisor, Helensburgh Police Station
PEOPLE continue to demonstrate anti-social behaviour and commit offences in Helensburgh licensed premises. Refusing to leave because you are intoxicated, violent, quarrelsome or disorderly means you are committing an offence.
The community has a right to enjoy these establishments in a safe environment, free from violence and drunks. People who choose to abuse alcohol and commit alcohol-related offences will ultimately face the consequences.
POLICE BEAT By Sergeant Lawrie Drury, Sector Supervisor, Helensburgh Police Station
A CAUCASIAN male aged in his 30s has been exposing himself to the public around Old Station Road and Parkes Street, where he has been sighted standing naked near bushland.
He has not been reported to make verbal contact or sexual gestures but all sightings should be reported to Police.
Malicious damage is the main category of crime at the moment, with Helensburgh Swimming Pool a repeat victim. Offenders have been unlawfully entering the pool after hours and causing thousands of dollars worth of damage.
