As the high season nears, those of us who live here full time will begin noticing crimes increasing.
In October and November some of the criminals look to get away from the cold and snow. We will soon see gypsies pan handling and we will hear of break-ins. I don't sell cameras or security wear so please don't think that is the reason I ask you to think about it, if you don't have it. Our village is wired and lit and photographed up to our nostrils. I hope your village is too.
If you see anyone who doesn't belong in your village who looks out of place, call the sheriff or Village Watch who will probably call the sheriff because they really don't have much power.
There are the regular garden variety criminals from all points north of here and they will be coming to take things of value. Some are the usual bad guys and some come all the way from Europe; gypsies. If you object to the word gypsy, than use the word "traveler", but they come to this country in October of every year and they come to Florida in droves and they steal things.
Beware Traveling Scammers, Sheriff's Office Warns | Tampa, FL Patch
‘Traveling Gypsy Crime Group’ Targeting Elderly In Hialeah << CBS Miami
Gypsies suspected in string of Central Florida crimes - Orlando Sentinel
Be Wary Of Scheming Gypsies - tribunedigital-sunsentinel