Dear Barrie, We are so sorry to hear about Monica slipping into a coma. I hope she recovers fully from a horrible and opportunistic crime. With the continual drug problem which plagues Lower Main Road and the addiction which comes with that, I worry that other people seen to be vulnerable may be at risk from people who need a next fix. On the same night as Monica was attacked, there was a man in a dressing gown shouting and crying that he could not pay a dealer R250, but would come back with the money, and a scuffle over a telephone which was resolved by Obs security (I am not sure how).
What has happened to Monica is awful and horrible, and I hope that all is well, Barrie. Monica is a lovely person. Wishing her a strong and safe recovery, Nicci Attfield To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Subject: [obsnw] Digest for [email protected] - 12 updates in 3 topics Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 12:24:30 +0000 [email protected] Google Groups Topic digest View all topics Digest for [email protected] - 1 update in 1 topic - 1 Update Hijacking in Alfred St - 1 Update Attack in Trill Road - 10 Updates Digest for [email protected] - 1 update in 1 topic stephen van der spuy <[email protected]>: Oct 16 12:48PM +0200 Back to top Hijacking in Alfred St Raoul Spiegel <[email protected]>: Oct 16 02:18AM -0700 A resident of Alfred Street was hijacked at gunpoint in front of his house near the cul de sac at around 2am yesterday morning. He was unhurt. The hijackers made off with his Toyota Tazz. A detective made a home visit a few hours later to take his statement. I also saw two police officers inspecting what looked like an abandoned Toyota Corolla with faded number plates on Ossian Rd yesterday late morning. Back to top Attack in Trill Road Barrie Terblanche <[email protected]>: Oct 15 11:46AM -0700 My 74-year-old mother Monica is fighting for her life after she was mugged in front of her house in Trill Road. She under went an emergency operation to stem subdural bleeding which had put so much pressure on her brain that she slipped into a coma. The operation had successfully removed the pressure, but we will only start knowing the extent of damage in the next 24 hours. Last night, my mom returned from a bookclub meeting and was accosted by a mugger, probably a desperate junkie. She put up a fight in which she sustained a blow to her cheek before her attacker fled empty-handed. I took her to hospital and she was discharged after a couple of hours. We decided that she would spend the night at our house. She went to bed in relatively good spirits, laughing at funny bits of the incident. She read before she fell asleep. This morning we couldn't rouse her. "Doug Price" <[email protected]>: Oct 15 10:06PM +0200 Hi Barrie, Very sorry to hear this, but as I look around Obs things seem to be happening everywhere. I am also noticing more and more "snow" in the streets. I trust your Mother comes out of the coma, this is a very worrying time for you. Trust she will recover. Regards, Doug. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Barrie Terblanche Sent: 15 October 2014 08:46 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [obsnw] Attack in Trill Road My 74-year-old mother Monica is fighting for her life after she was mugged in front of her house in Trill Road. She under went an emergency operation to stem subdural bleeding which had put so much pressure on her brain that she slipped into a coma. The operation had successfully removed the pressure, but we will only start knowing the extent of damage in the next 24 hours. Last night, my mom returned from a bookclub meeting and was accosted by a mugger, probably a desperate junkie. She put up a fight in which she sustained a blow to her cheek before her attacker fled empty-handed. I took her to hospital and she was discharged after a couple of hours. We decided that she would spend the night at our house. She went to bed in relatively good spirits, laughing at funny bits of the incident. She read before she fell asleep. This morning we couldn't rouse her. -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7 control room ---------------------------------------------- 021-447-1066 072-063-1653 For all emergencies please dial 10111 ---------------------------------------------- ONW: 082 081 0142, ONW email: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> WEB: www.obswatch.org.za <http://www.obswatch.org.za> ---------------------------------------------- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups The Observatory Neighbourhood watch group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> . For more options, visit this group at https://groups.google.com/d/forum/obsnw?hl=en --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Observatory Neighbourhood watch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. James Cowley <[email protected]>: Oct 15 10:33PM +0200 Hi Barrie Thanks for sharing the tragic situation with us. I too wish you well and trust for a sure and speedy improvement and recovery of your Mother. James Melanie Hoffman <[email protected]>: Oct 15 10:42PM +0200 Dear Barrie, we would also like to express how sorry we are that this happened to your mother and hope that she will recover speedily. Best regards the Hoffmans -- Melanie Hoffman Tel: +27-722161416 (Mobile) Frank Schuitemaker <[email protected]>: Oct 15 11:06PM +0200 *Hi BarrieIt shocks deeply me to read about this tragic attack on your mother and truly hope that she will recover fully.* *Rosemary wrote two days ago "My personal belief if that certain "factions" (?) are trying to convey as little crime as possible. Just my theory."* *Thanks for posting this crime Barrie and hope that more residents report on crime in their street. we in Oxford Road have our fair share but to my shame I stopped communicating them to the powers to be by lack of any meaningful response.It's hoped that certain "factions" will pick up on this topic and start to inform the rate paying community of crime trends and patterns in order for us to make an informed decision to walk the Observatory Streets. It's nothing less than what we should be entitled to and pay for. The Observatory Community worked very hard for many years for a caring and sharing community and things have to change soon.* *Regards,* *Frank* "Richard Frost" <[email protected]>: Oct 16 07:20AM +0200 Hi Barrie I am very sorry to hear of the attack on your mother. I hope she recovers soon. Kind regards From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Doug Price Sent: 15 October 2014 10:06 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [obsnw] Attack in Trill Road Hi Barrie, Very sorry to hear this, but as I look around Obs things seem to be happening everywhere. I am also noticing more and more "snow" in the streets. I trust your Mother comes out of the coma, this is a very worrying time for you. Trust she will recover. Regards, Doug. From: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Barrie Terblanche Sent: 15 October 2014 08:46 PM To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [obsnw] Attack in Trill Road My 74-year-old mother Monica is fighting for her life after she was mugged in front of her house in Trill Road. She under went an emergency operation to stem subdural bleeding which had put so much pressure on her brain that she slipped into a coma. The operation had successfully removed the pressure, but we will only start knowing the extent of damage in the next 24 hours. Last night, my mom returned from a bookclub meeting and was accosted by a mugger, probably a desperate junkie. She put up a fight in which she sustained a blow to her cheek before her attacker fled empty-handed. I took her to hospital and she was discharged after a couple of hours. We decided that she would spend the night at our house. She went to bed in relatively good spirits, laughing at funny bits of the incident. She read before she fell asleep. This morning we couldn't rouse her. -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7 control room ---------------------------------------------- 021-447-1066 072-063-1653 For all emergencies please dial 10111 ---------------------------------------------- ONW: 082 081 0142, ONW email: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> WEB: www.obswatch.org.za <http://www.obswatch.org.za> ---------------------------------------------- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups The Observatory Neighbourhood watch group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> . For more options, visit this group at https://groups.google.com/d/forum/obsnw?hl=en --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Observatory Neighbourhood watch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7 control room ---------------------------------------------- 021-447-1066 072-063-1653 For all emergencies please dial 10111 ---------------------------------------------- ONW: 082 081 0142, ONW email: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> WEB: www.obswatch.org.za <http://www.obswatch.org.za> ---------------------------------------------- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups The Observatory Neighbourhood watch group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> . To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> . For more options, visit this group at https://groups.google.com/d/forum/obsnw?hl=en --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Observatory Neighbourhood watch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. Anique van der Vlugt <[email protected]>: Oct 16 07:32AM +0200 Hi Barrie, How shocking! Sorry to hear this and we hope she recovers soon. With love, *Anique* On 16/10/2014 07:20, Richard Frost wrote: Iain Watermeyer <[email protected]>: Oct 16 07:35AM +0200 Morning. Very sad to hear the news as a trill road resident. Wishing your mom all the best for a full and speedy recovery. Iain On 16 Oct 2014 07:33, "Anique van der Vlugt" <[email protected]> wrote: Rosemary Robins <[email protected]>: Oct 16 07:43AM +0200 Dear Barrie Our thoughts are with you and your family. Please keep us informed, Rosemary and Michelle On Thu, Oct 16, 2014 at 7:35 AM, Iain Watermeyer <[email protected]> wrote: Ursula Van Stavel Coo <[email protected]>: Oct 16 08:13AM +0200 Dear Barrie We are indeed saddened by the news of your mothers attack.We wish her speedy recovery. On Thu, Oct 16, 2014 at 7:43 AM, Rosemary Robins <[email protected]> wrote: > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Kind regards Ursula van Stavel Chief Operating Officer Observatory Improvement District OBSID) Tel. 021 4487090 Fax :0866394005 Cell: 0813454285 Address: 41 Station Road,Observatory,Cape Town ,7925 Back to top You received this digest because you're subscribed to updates for this group. You can change your settings on the group membership page. 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