House Break in Village of Gilcrest unit 210

[Chellybean]

Just a heads up FOLKS!!!!!
There was a house break in on Albara Place Week of the Dec 1st -8th.
Folks be care who you tell that your away or if you bring your pets to a kennel don't tell them when you are going to be away, make up some other story that you are having your carpet changed and rooms painted.
Also if you are going to make your neighbors aware that you are going to be away, be sure you tell your neighbors not to tell people soliciting to your home or contractors that you are away.
Sometimes you can have a person dressed as a contractor with a phony business card casing the address to see if someone is home.
Unfortunately it happened to me in the north.
When you use Contractors in the south they are to be licensed fingerprinted and a background check to be sure they are of good character. However that does not mean they are of good character it could mean they have not been caught yet stealing from homes. I have gone through the painful effort of getting licensed in Florida and if you are going to get licensed, you probably would be of good moral character.
But remember the people they employee may not be, so look for suspicious actions when you have them in your home.
I had my carpet repaired in one bedroom and i walked away to see how these individual would act but kept them in my view.
Sure enough one of the people walked two bedrooms down snooping, when i asked what he was doing he became startled and said, OH I am only looking.
I asked him to go outside and wait for his Boss, his supervisor on the job said he was new and would keep an Eye on him.
Well i hate to be Judgmental on appearance, but majority of his teeth where missing and not well groomed.
Look for the signs people they are there. However there are a lot of break in's that happen in the villages that we don't hear about.
We are in a relatively safe area but criminals don't stay in the Ghetto to rob people, they have stolen everything from each other and end up in the nice area’s robbing hard working individuals.
Your best security is an alarm system and good Neighbors.
I also applaud the elderly woman that carry protection in their purses, more of that would keep these dirty bags out of our community when they know the consequences of their acts.
Please give your neighbors a heads up to remind them how quick they could become a victim.

[kittygilchrist]

So how do you know about the break in?

[Chellybean]

friend of my Wife, I seen the sumter county sheriff in front of their house Sunday Morning.

[gerryann]

That's a lot of info.
What can you tell us about the break in? Residents home? How did this occur? Daytime, nighttime?

[Chellybean]

Apparently it was the Front door and they broke the deadbolt somehow and stole some Jewelry,that is all i can tell you. They have some fingerprints and DNA i was told.
But i don't have any of the other details.
I do know they took their dogs to a kennel and also had someone solite to there home when they were away and i believe a neighbor told them they were out of town. i don't really know anything else

[kittygilchrist]

What does solite mean?

[fjsimone]

Was home when neighbor's lawn guys came.

Gentleman using leaf blower walked thru my yard. Came to lanai windows
and looked in. He did not see me.

Went outside and asked why he walked thru yard. He became very defensive.

Also was using leaf blower and walked down two or three houses looking
around.

Forewarned is Forearmed.

[Chellybean]

What does solite mean?

solicit sorry poor typing skills

[Chellybean]

Was home when neighbor's lawn guys came.

Gentleman using leaf blower walked thru my yard. Came to lanai windows
and looked in. He did not see me.

Went outside and asked why he walked thru yard. He became very defensive.

Also was using leaf blower and walked down two or three houses looking
around.

Forewarned is Forearmed.

Yes I agree stay observant!!!

[Irishmen]

This is time of year for travelers. trolling for victims is all they do.

[NotGolfer]

No matter where one lives, the holidays can be potentially more "dangerous" for break-ins. I've heard where thieves break in on Christmas Eve when folks go to church.

If people go north, they should have lights on timers, neighbors being watchful as well as putting a hold on newspapers etc. One thing we don't have to worry about is snow that doesn't need shoveling (think feet and tire tracks on drive-ways and sidewalks if not shoveled).

In a community of our size it's not unusual for robberies.

[keithwand]

Was home when neighbor's lawn guys came.

Gentleman using leaf blower walked thru my yard. Came to lanai windows
and looked in. He did not see me.

Went outside and asked why he walked thru yard. He became very defensive.

Also was using leaf blower and walked down two or three houses looking
around.

Forewarned is Forearmed.
I saw the same thing so followed him for 2 streets. I asked the Lawn crew on the next street over and they said he was with them. They asked why I asked and I told them it was odd to have a guy blowing the streets and going through yards.

[Bogie Shooter]

Just a heads up FOLKS!!!!!
There was a house break in on Albara Place Week of the Dec 1st -8th.
Folks be care who you tell that your away or if you bring your pets to a kennel don't tell them when you are going to be away, make up some other story that you are having your carpet changed and rooms painted.
Also if you are going to make your neighbors aware that you are going to be away, be sure you tell your neighbors not to tell people soliciting to your home or contractors that you are away.
Sometimes you can have a person dressed as a contractor with a phony business card casing the address to see if someone is home.
Unfortunately it happened to me in the north.
When you use Contractors in the south they are to be licensed fingerprinted and a background check to be sure they are of good character. However that does not mean they are of good character it could mean they have not been caught yet stealing from homes. I have gone through the painful effort of getting licensed in Florida and if you are going to get licensed, you probably would be of good moral character.
But remember the people they employee may not be, so look for suspicious actions when you have them in your home.
I had my carpet repaired in one bedroom and i walked away to see how these individual would act but kept them in my view.
Sure enough one of the people walked two bedrooms down snooping, when i asked what he was doing he became startled and said, OH I am only looking.
I asked him to go outside and wait for his Boss, his supervisor on the job said he was new and would keep an Eye on him.
Well i hate to be Judgmental on appearance, but majority of his teeth where missing and not well groomed.
Look for the signs people they are there. However there are a lot of break in's that happen in the villages that we don't hear about.
We are in a relatively safe area but criminals don't stay in the Ghetto to rob people, they have stolen everything from each other and end up in the nice area’s robbing hard working individuals.
Your best security is an alarm system and good Neighbors.
I also applaud the elderly woman that carry protection in their purses, more of that would keep these dirty bags out of our community when they know the consequences of their acts.
Please give your neighbors a heads up to remind them how quick they could become a victim.

So, the profile is people without all their teeth. (you have to be kidding, right?)

"Criminals not staying in the Ghetto", this means blacks, right? Of all the robberies in the last three years in TV.........how many were comitted by someone from the Ghetto?

"However there are a lot of break in's that happen in the villages that we don't hear about." I would have agreed with this statement a couple years ago.................today very little if anything gets past the- other site.

[lamplighter]

I don't think he was giving a profile literally or that he meant black people all live in the ghetto (poor white, yellow and tan do also). I applaude him for attempting in his own way to warn us as he had concern. If we overly pick on the messenger, many will decide not to post anything at all. This forum is for good-natured sharing...at least I think it is.

[Lovey2]

As usual on here...off track to bash the OP. The poor OP was just alerting us to a potential threat to our homes. Yes, the police came to my home also in reference to the above. They feel quite certain they are hot on the burglars trail, but were still snooping around, especially since I had apparently just had some work done outside. They advised me that of late, there appears to just be "quick" break-ins. No messes, no big items taken...straight to the jewelry boxes and coin jars. His advice, ladies, and gentlemen :), was to keep only your costume jewelry in your jewelry boxes if they are visible, and keep your good stuff hidden elsewhere. They don't appear to be going thru anything, just whats obvious. I know a lot of us ladies have those standing jewelry cabinets...he said take your good and sentimental stuff out and hide it. Also, yes...be careful who you tell you are leaving the home. Their entry was the front door...kicked in.

[Lovey2]

Just read back some questions...unfortunately, I can't tell you what time of day it happened. I didn't think to ask...sorry.

[upstate]

It would be interesting that of all the burglaries committed, if the front doors had decorative panels or solid. In addition did they have side light panels on each side of the door? This would apply to entries that were made by doors that were kicked in. You could lose the integrity of the door and the strike plate may not be secured to the frame as well.

[Sandtrap328]

I understand where Gilchrist is located. What does "unit 219" mean?

This occured in an unoccupied home?

Best idea is a monitored burglar alarm with a loud (125 db) siren both inside and outside the home. No burglar is going to stayin a house with a blaring alarm siren even long enough to grab a jar of coins. The alarm sounds - the burglar skeedaddles!

[Lovey2]

My understanding, last time we had this rash of burglaries and the police were around here, the problem IS the frame. The pressure on the door, sidelights or panels or not, allows the frame to push out. I was advised to get that bar that goes up under the doorknob and down to the floor by the police. They say without the oomph (for lack of a more intelligent word I can't think of) of the door pushing in, the frame will remain steady. I showed it to the police yesterday and they concurred. We have been using that bar faithfully and have flip-up locks for each slider, also suggested by the police. We are hoping we never lose power tho, when we're out, because we'll never be able to get back in if the garage door fails. Guess we'll just have to break the window in the garage. Which poses another ???...why don't these houses have side garage doors??

[Chellybean]

I understand where Gilchrist is located. What does "unit 219" mean?

This occured in an unoccupied home?

Best idea is a monitored burglar alarm with a loud (125 db) siren both inside and outside the home. No burglar is going to stayin a house with a blaring alarm siren even long enough to grab a jar of coins. The alarm sounds - the burglar skeedaddles!

I agree with the alarm horn, however i have been to a lot of security seminars and the dirtbags know that the police response is at least one minute and the door delays can be up to 30 seconds.
One and half minutes i can find a lot of stuff in a home just by going into the bedrooms. We have done time test at these seminars and you would be amazed at what you can find in a minute. Unit 210 and 209 is Gilchrist i believe i don't know what 219 is. The unit identifies the subdivisions and streets for the county. and builder.

[Lovey2]

Somebody asked about the locks for the sliders...I was in a hurry (watching The Voice..sorry) and maybe didn't give enough info...these are the lock I got at Home Depot: Prime-Line Patio Lucite Door Lock

[upstate]

The Sheriffs office in Sumter County provides a security walk through of your home. We found it informative and the deputy supplied a list at the conclusion with excellent recommendations. Personally, when the time comes I need to place a bar behind my door to prevent entry, I'm out of here.

[Gary7]

Unit 219 in Hillsborough .... borders Buena Vista Blvd on its north/west side ... and unit 219 borders Hillsborough Trail on its south side.
There is a golf course on the other sides.
You enter unit 219 off of Hillsborough Trail on Valiant Ct.

[Sandtrap328]

I agree with the alarm horn, however i have been to a lot of security seminars and the dirtbags know that the police response is at least one minute and the door delays can be up to 30 seconds.
One and half minutes i can find a lot of stuff in a home just by going into the bedrooms. We have done time test at these seminars and you would be amazed at what you can find in a minute. Unit 210 and 209 is Gilchrist i believe i don't know what 219 is. The unit identifies the subdivisions and streets for the county. and builder.

Mine does not have a door delay. When it is armed and the door or window opens, the alarm horn sounds immediately indoors and outdoors with 125db of ear piercing sound and flashing light.

Another safety tip, I believe, is to live in the interior part of The Villages and not in the perimetre areas.

[Stdole]

Not to take the attention off this thread... but while reading you might also be interested to know the latter part of last week there was a break in
at the Premier Section of Pinelas. Entry gained from the pool area to the rear of the home...... by breaking glass. I was told nothing was missing at this time to their knowledge as it just occuried, the monitored alarm sounded and apparently caused the culprit to leave immediately... when I arrived there were 5 or 6 police cars marked and unmarked cars and a blood hound being used for tracking...

No further known at this time.

[Chellybean]

Mine does not have a door delay. When it is armed and the door or window opens, the alarm horn sounds immediately indoors and outdoors with 125db of ear piercing sound and flashing light.

Another safety tip, I believe, is to live in the interior part of The Villages and not in the perimetre areas.

you have to have at least one entry door has to have a delay including a overhead garage door which is also on my alarm system for normal entry. during a night no entry setting when you go to sleep DSC systems can be set with *9 then the master code to have a no entry delay which means it is a instant zone, with in 300 millisecond contact time for the alarm to go off.