Just as mainstream cameras have moved from analogue to digital so have specialised cameras such as those used in CC-TV. Digital CC-TV or IP Cameras have been around for awhile but were significantly more expensive than analogue options. However, this has now changed and IP cameras are now equivalent … Continue Reading ››
If you need an Ivanhoe locksmith for an emergency, to access to your car, house or business locksmith give us a call.Locksmith IvanhoeMetrolock are located on High St, just down the … Continue Reading ››
Recently, James was called out to assist an elderly lady who was having problems unlocking her house.
When James arrived the lock just needed some minor attention to stop the lock binding and some re-alignment. Fixing this helped, but James noticed that the real problem was that arthritis had robbed this person of the strength needed in … Continue Reading ››
It seems not even the SES is safe from theft. Northcote SES has had tools & equipment stolen from one of its marked trucks at the Darebin Enterprise Centre in Alphington. Although known as the Northcote SES, they serve all of Darebin, most of Yarra and part of Banyule.
The SES is a volunteer organisation. There … Continue Reading ››
Porsche: No substitute
Last week, we told you the sad story of the Ivanhoe East resident who had his Porsche Cayenne stolen (despite it being locked). The thief stole the key from inside the owner's house which was accessed … Continue Reading ››
Porsche Cayenne
This week there is a very unhappy Porsche Cayenne driver in Ivanhoe.
Imagine having this car, locking it, putting your keys inside in a safe place and then waking up in the middle of the night to … Continue Reading ››
Police are seeking help from local residents to catch the man believed to be responsible for about 20 burglaries in the Bellfield and Ivanhoe area. They are advising that a man knocking on doors in the area to check if there is … Continue Reading ››
Police are reporting a series of 20 burglaries in the Ivanhoe and Bellfield areas in the last month. They believe the crimes are linked and being perpetrated by someone locally due to the close proximity of the break-ins. All the break-ins have occrrued in the area between Bell Street and Livingston Road … Continue Reading ››
Identity theft is now a real threat for many people. With most of us relying on electronic banking, we need to keep our identities secure to protect ourselves against fraud. Everyone has heard about the ATM and EFTPOS skimming scams but there are other ways thieves can steal our identity. Police in the Coburg area … Continue Reading ››
Even if it's a short term lease, … Continue Reading ›› 
