I think you've pinpointed what can be done: LOCK your cars, don't leave ANYTHING in them. It's so simple and everyone ignores it. Also, call the cops if you see anything suspicious. Our best defense is to be out and active in the neighborhood. Kids playing outside, dogs outside, walking places, getting to know your neighbors, mailman, and other people who belong there makes it easier to spy who is acting weirdly, and easier to keep an eye on things. Ava DeMarco wrote:
I have not paid much attention to these break-in emails until the last couple of weeks--is it just me or do they seem to be really escalating? Is there anything we can do as a community to try and catch these thieves? Would any of these help?
-Pinpoint each event on a map of the neighborhood to try and see if there's a pattern, give this info to the police so we can ask police to step up patrols on certain streets? -Can people give a more detailed description if they see the person(s) so we can try and figure out if it is the same few people over an over of if is many different people?
Both the people below had cars that were unlocked, and one had their book bag in the car. It is a pain, but if we all made sure our cars were locked and there was nothing left in them of value, would the thieves just eventually look for a neighborhood with easier targets? Not that that's really a desirable outcome. Any other thoughts?
Best Regards,
Ava DeMarco
President, Littlearth 2231 Fifth Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-471-0909, ext 127 www.littlearth.com <http://www.littlearth.com/>
------------------------------------------------------------------------ *From:* neighborhood-bounces@highlandparkpa.com [mailto:neighborhood-bounces@highlandparkpa.com] *On Behalf Of *Sarah Trbovic *Sent:* Thursday, January 21, 2010 11:03 AM *To:* susan_benintend@yahoo.com *Cc:* neighborhood@highlandparkpa.com *Subject:* Re: [Highland Park] Another car break-in
There were 3 young men active on Callowhill and N Euclid last night as well. I saw them going from car to car looking for unlocked doors. They found one of my neighbors cars unlocked and ransacked the glove compartment. This was around 8pm. Police came by around 8:30 but the 3 guys were long gone.
Jan 21, 2010 02:54:34 PM, susan_benintend@yahoo.com wrote:
we're in the 6200 block of Wellesley Avenue and there were two car break-ins last night. My husband unfortunately forgot to lock his car, and they opened the doors and ransacked the glove box. Got away with minor things - cables and spare change.
A gentleman on our street was less fortunate, though. They broke his front passenger window with a rock and stole his bookbag. He called the police and when they arrived, they said they couldn't fingerprint a rock.
These seem to be happening quite frequently, and obviously the theives patrol nightly for unlocked car doors. Let's not help them! Lock your doors!!!
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