Do your part not to become a victim of crime

This past weekend saw a definite increase in crimes of opportunity. Saturday we had a group of boys roaming the neighborhood stealing bikes that they found easy targets and better than the ones they currently had in their possession. Please make sure your bikes are out of sight or locked down if you are not physically on them. One of the boys was located with a stolen Mountain Bike and arrested. On Sunday there was a report of a group of boys doing the exact same thing south of Hillsborough Ave. I guess the ‘heat’ got a little hot in D2 so they moved on to D3.

Items left in cars were objects of attention and desire this weekend as well. Numerous cars had windows broken and keys pried open over the weekend. In some cases they ‘thought’ something looked worth while and then discovered it was not. Too late, damage done for the vehicle owner.

With Halloween this Saturday, and then the Holiday season starting, this trend is likely to continue. Do your part: lock your doors, leave nothing in your vehicle that might suggest value, turn your alarms on (they are not very effective otherwise), call TPD (231-6130) if you see ANYTHING suspicious. If you are going to be out of town, please fill out a TPD Vacation Watch Form.

Thank you,
Christie Hess