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Crime Alert - 08/04/2009
What: Burglary of a Residence
When: August 4, 2009
Where: 5828 Gentle Breeze (neighborhood directly east of CMHOA – near Cross Valley Run/Mesa)
Summary: Homeowner arrived home while burglary of residence was in progress. A white Chevrolet Suburban was parked in homeowner’s driveway with woman (middle-aged, average build, curly hair) who claimed to be waiting for her daughter at the address. The woman’s accomplice was burglarizing the house when the homeowner went inside. The accomplice kicked in the back door to gain entry, breaking the deadbolt lock. The accomplice left the stolen items in the yard upon fleeing.
What You Can Do: If you see a white Chevrolet Suburban or person that fits the above description, get the license plate number and call 911 immediately. Also, be sure to lock all doors and windows upon leaving your home.
What: Vehicle Burglary
When: June 26, 2009
Where: Lime Stone Circle cul de sac (north end of CMHOA)
Summary: One vehicle parked in a driveway on the cul de sac was burglarized. The car was not locked and the burglar(s) gained entry into the vehicles. Stolen items included a laptop computer.
What You Can Do: Close garage doors when inside home. See the article below these reports.
What: Burglary of Residence
When: May 25, 2009
Where: Lime Stone Circle cul de sac (north end of CMHOA)
Summary: A garage door was left open for just a few hours and a bike was stolen. A police report was filed. Please keep your garage doors closed when you are not in your garage to reduce the risk of theft and discourage thieves.
What You Can Do: Always lock car doors and do not leave personal items in the car.
What: Multiple Vehicle Burglaries
When: April 24, 2009
Where: Autumnleaf Hollow cul de sac (south end of CMHOA)
Summary: At least five vehicles parked on the cul de sac street were burglarized. The burglars used a spark plug to break vehicle windows and gain entry into the vehicles. Stolen items included radios and personal belongings (e.g., bags with items in them).
What You Can Do: Call 311 and report anything suspicious when you see it (e.g., suspicious vehicles in the area). Also, read the article below to minimize your risk of vehicle burglary.
Help Take a Bite out of Crime
-published in Fall 2005 edition of CMHOA Newsletter
The number of crimes in our neighborhood is very low historically. However, a few members have reported car burglaries to the CMHOA office recently. This type of crime usually occurs in the early morning hours when it is less likely that thieves will be seen. The Board of Directors has discussed these unfortunate incidents and the idea of adding a neighborhood patrol service. The cost for contracting a service for a minimum of two patrols per night (midnight and 4a) would be nearly $15 a month for each owner. The Board decided that most owners would not be willing to pay an additional $180 a year in a special assessment for a patrol service.
Given that the patrol service is currently cost-prohibitive, we have provided some preventive tips for members to follow to help reduce the risk of becoming a victim of a car burglary.
• ALWAYS close your windows and lock your car doors. An open window or unlocked door is an invitation to a criminal.
• Park in your garage, or a well-lit area close to a building. Criminals looks for cars parked out of the way to ensure that less attention is drawn to them.
• ALWAYS remove loose valuables from your vehicle. This includes, purses, wallets, cell phones, laptop computers, and briefcases. A car burglar loves to see items that can be grabbed easily and carried away without much effort. A brick through the window easily gains access to loose items.
• Report suspicious persons seen wandering around the neighborhood or looking into cars as they walk by. Don’t hesitate to call 911- you can even call and remain anonymous.
• Keep a list of serial numbers for your commonly used portable, electronic devices. Even if you plan on never leaving a cell phone or laptop computer in your car, you should record the following information: make of item (e.g., Motorola, Ericson, Compaq, etc), model number, and serial number. Having this information available is necessary to enter the items into the law- enforcement database. This will aid the police in trying to locate the items if the offender(s) are found with them, or if they are pawned. This will also ensure the property is returned to the rightful owner.
These simple, preventive steps should be used whenever you park your car, whether you are just “running in for a minute” or parking for the evening. Prevention saves you money, keeps insurance rates down, and makes our neighborhood a safer place. For more information, visit the CMHOA web site and click on the “Links” button to access neighborhood crime statistics. |
