Hello Neighbors! I'm very concerned about what I experienced this morning. This takes place in the South West Quadrant of Highland Park. I found someone's property in the back alley. I called 911 to report it. When the officer came out it turns out the vehicle next to the property that has been parked in the neighboring house, is stolen. They had it towed. However, THE person who does finger printing is off today so it won't get checked for finger prints. The officer tried to make me feel better by saying that with weather and rain it's hard to get prints, dirt, etc. Well, it was just stolen yesterday, there hasn't been rain or snow, the steering column was busted, the steering wheel is smooth, the gear shift is smooth...not buying it! As many of you know, I have been the target of retribution several times over the 8 years we've lived here, yet I continue to do what I believe it right and report what I see and try to look out for my neighbors and others! Is it true that the cops are just administrators to clean up and re-distribute stolen property? Isn't vehicle theft a pretty hefty crime? Do you think the people who stole this car and saw me talking with the cops are going to just let it slide?! Yes, I can just hear them saying "oh, darn, they took that car. That Shelly, got me again!" I've called Zone 5, emailed the commander (I think she's off today) and called my contacts, but no one has any suggestions. Am I just a sucker?! Please let me know if you have any ideas/suggestions for me. I'm just glad someone will have their car back for Christmas, however, I don't want to suffer for it. By the way, when my tires were slashed a couple months back, I received a money order for $25 from an anonymous person. Thank you! You gave me hope! Sincerely, Your neighborly neighbor, Shelly --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.