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Old 02-12-2008, 10:02 PM
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Default Re: The burglars

After a rash of robberies in Tall Trees, the Tall Trees Ladies Club had Sumter County detectives at their meetings two months in a row with information on starting a neighborhood watch that REALLY is a neighborhood watch.

Bottom line, could not get any volunteers to serve as block captains, etc.

Also bottom line, the detective told us we are our best protection against this type incident. He said CALL 911 if you see or hear anything that does not appear normal for your block. For example, if you hear any sounds in the night, call 911 to investigate. If you see a vehicle around for a few hours or several days, and they don't appear to be doing work at a specific home, call 911. Don't call Village Watch. They will simply call 911 as they are not tasked with any "police" responsibility.

Detective also told us we are in much better shape than other neighborhoods in this area but we must always be on the lookout, especially if we know neighbors are only part time residents.

Each of the gates have hidden cameras and if you call 911 and describe what you have seen, they can verify some information via the photos taken at the gates. Don't wait to call. Call when you see what you think is a problem.

The detective said he would rather come and find nothing than not be called and then later find out that something bad happened.

Many of us in Tall Trees also have started a family contact program where we filled out 3/5 cards with numbers to be contacted for family members if anything happens to us. This way, your family is notified if anything happens to you and you are alone.

Just some pointers we learned from Detective Wolfe of Sumter County.

I have personally noticed that at least once or twice month there are reports of break-ins here. This past week it was Belvedere.

Be on the look out folks.
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