Monthly Archives: February 2012

In the early morning hours of February 28, 2012, an unknown person rummaged through at least three unlocked cars on 12th Court, removed spare change and an iPhone charger, and left the car doors ajar (good thing it didn’t rain that night).  Fortunately, no damage occurred.  Please remember to keep your car doors locked and don’t keep any valuables in your car.  Finally, if you are out and about and see something suspicious, especially in the late night or early morning, please call the police.

On February 14, 2012, one of our neighbors was a victim of two local gypsies.  Fortunately, she wasn’t hurt, her story is below.  Although we are fortunate to have a relatively low crime rate in our area, we must remember to always be vigilant.  Know your neighbors.  If something doesn’t seem right, call 911.  If somebody knocks on your door you do not know, DO NOT LET THEM IN.

Follow these tips from the Fort Lauderdale police:

• Ask for Identification, the name of their company and who their supervisor is.
• Look up the number of the company, DO NOT use any number that the man or woman may provide.
• When you discover that there is no such company or the company denied knowledge: CALL THE POLICE.

 Here is Bettie’s story:

Warning to the neighbors: Yesterday I had a home invasion even as I was being taken around the house by a “painter”. Continue reading →