[Frangyomory]

Sumter police said the Villages is ONE OF THE SAFEST communities in this area, but even the Villages is NOT safe enough.

I live in Tall Trees and we have had two time periods where homes were robbed on the road right in front of the pool and postal building. Just a little way from the gate.

We need to lock all doors and windows when we are not home and even when you are home, you must be aware of your surroundings. Tall Trees most recent robbery took place while the owners were taking an afternoon nap!!!!!!!

We are our own best deterrent from crime. If you see anyone or any vehicle that is in the neighborhood for a period of time and you don't recognize them, call the local police/sherrif. Better safe than sorry. Pay attention, expecially at night.

Don't expect to see all crimes that occur in the Villages to be in the Daily Sun. It won't happen.

Please, don't think of this as a "gated community". We are not qualified as a gated community. Anyone can gain access by just pushing the button at the unmaned gates. Most vendors have many gate passes/cards.

Please recognize that even the gates that are manned, have mostly Village residents working the gate and they are NOT there to deter crime. Your neighborhood Watch is not a deterrent to crime either.

You are the only deterrent to crime by keeping your eyes and ears open!!!