[tommy steam]

Just for information. Watching tv this morning and saw an advertisement from Bright House Network for an alarm system. No contract . If you go to to their website you can get all the information. I would guess this would be good for people living south of 466a which bright house serves. I have their tv service for a year now and no problems.
Happy New Year

[bonrich]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Here is a link to the Sumter County Sheriffs site;


Welcome to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office Website


And here is the number, non emergency to The Villages office;352.689.4600.


And here is the number for Criminal Investigations; 352.569.1680


When I called the three people I talked to were all responsive and warm and interested in my concerns and very forthcoming.


I think they are really working hard on this and we need to call them with anything suspicious.

Thank you Gracie, will copy those #'s for the refrig door!

[samhass]

Originally Posted by rubicon

Well if informing villagers that bad actors are out and about is forming a tempest in a teapot then I want to thank those tempesters.

It is without doubt that these members are very alert about events happening here and I for one appreciate the time and effort they expend in keeping us informed

And by the way in some areas its called Neighborhood Watch

[graciegirl]

Bridgeport at Miona Shores home burglarized while couple sleeps

January 3, 2014 By Meta Minton 20 Comments
A Village of Bridgeport at Miona Shores home was burglarized early Friday morning as a husband and wife were sleeping in their bedroom.
The wife attempted to wake the husband at 3:37 a.m. thinking she heard a noise, but they went back to sleep. The woman then got up at 4:15 a.m.
She immediately noticed that their dogs, usually secured behind a doggie gate, were roaming about the house, located in the 1100 block of Miona Shores Drive, according to Lt. Bobby Caruthers of the Sumter County Sheriff�s Office.
She and her husband soon discovered that a screen on the lanai had been cut. Entry was gained through a sliding glass door.
Items taken in the break-in included a 50-inch flat screen television, a digital camera and a Macintosh computer, Caruthers said.
This makes eight burglaries which have taken place in the past 60 days in The Villages.
Of the seven burglaries, four included forced entry by kicking in the front door, two gained entry through forcing open a sliding glass door and the final burglary was to an automobile, according to the Sumter County Sheriff�s Office.
The burglaries have occurred on the following dates:
� Nov. 3 in the Village of Pinellas at Cedar Grove.
� Nov. 20 in the Village of Sanibel.
� Nov. 21 in the Village of Fernandina.
� Dec. 18 in the Village of Glenbrook.
� Dec. 19, again in the Village of Sanibel.
� Dec. 24 in the Village of Polo Ridge.
� Dec. 26, again in the Village of Fernandina.
Villages Homeowners Association Director-at-Large Irv Markely, a resident of the Village of Bridgeport at Miona Shores, has been trying to keep his neighbors aware of such incidents and sent out an email blast to his neighborhood encouraging vigilance.
Lt. Nehemiah Wolfe urges Villagers to take advantage of the sheriff�s free home inspection program. Through it, a member of the sheriff�s office will visit a home and provide tips on securing the home. You can schedule an appointment by calling 689-4600.
He added that neighbors looking out for neighbors is also effective.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Bridgeport at Miona Shores home burglarized while couple sleeps

January 3, 2014 By Meta Minton 20 Comments
A Village of Bridgeport at Miona Shores home was burglarized early Friday morning as a husband and wife were sleeping in their bedroom.
The wife attempted to wake the husband at 3:37 a.m. thinking she heard a noise, but they went back to sleep. The woman then got up at 4:15 a.m.
She immediately noticed that their dogs, usually secured behind a doggie gate, were roaming about the house, located in the 1100 block of Miona Shores Drive, according to Lt. Bobby Caruthers of the Sumter County Sheriff�s Office.
She and her husband soon discovered that a screen on the lanai had been cut. Entry was gained through a sliding glass door.
Items taken in the break-in included a 50-inch flat screen television, a digital camera and a Macintosh computer, Caruthers said.
This makes eight burglaries which have taken place in the past 60 days in The Villages.
Of the seven burglaries, four included forced entry by kicking in the front door, two gained entry through forcing open a sliding glass door and the final burglary was to an automobile, according to the Sumter County Sheriff�s Office.
The burglaries have occurred on the following dates:
� Nov. 3 in the Village of Pinellas at Cedar Grove.
� Nov. 20 in the Village of Sanibel.
� Nov. 21 in the Village of Fernandina.
� Dec. 18 in the Village of Glenbrook.
� Dec. 19, again in the Village of Sanibel.
� Dec. 24 in the Village of Polo Ridge.
� Dec. 26, again in the Village of Fernandina.
Villages Homeowners Association Director-at-Large Irv Markely, a resident of the Village of Bridgeport at Miona Shores, has been trying to keep his neighbors aware of such incidents and sent out an email blast to his neighborhood encouraging vigilance.
Lt. Nehemiah Wolfe urges Villagers to take advantage of the sheriff�s free home inspection program. Through it, a member of the sheriff�s office will visit a home and provide tips on securing the home. You can schedule an appointment by calling 689-4600.
He added that neighbors looking out for neighbors is also effective.

Thanks for the update Gracie. For some of us who have been up North since Thanksgiving---really appreciate it! Great to be back in TV.

There is always an "uptick" of burglaries during this time of the year----to me--important to keep things in perspective and not get paranoid---concerned and aware---- yes. Keep in mind, 99% plus of the workers in our neighborhood are honest hard working individuals trying to provide for themselves and their families.

Following workers around etc. etc. I don't advise----leave the detective work to the professionals in law enforcement.

[gerryann]

Does anyone have any details regarding the one in Polo ridge?

[nitehawk]

NO not another one -- what is going on ???

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by nitehawk

NO not another one -- what is going on ???

It isn't. It was among the 8 reported in 60 days on the **************.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by nitehawk

NO not another one -- what is going on ???

Out of the eight reported by local news sources this morning, two were north of 466; one in Polo Ridge and one in Glenbrook..

[nitehawk]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Out of the eight reported by local news sources this morning, two were north of 466; one in Polo Ridge and one in Glenbrook..

Where would you consider the safest place to live ??

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by nitehawk

Where would you consider the safest place to live ??

In The Villages?, in the USA?, in the world?

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by nitehawk

Where would you consider the safest place to live ??

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

In The Villages?, in the USA?, in the world?

If in the world, I would say Singapore, although I don't think I'd be very happy living under such tight restrictions. You can't even buy chewing gum there unless it's prescribed by a dentist and bought at a pharmacy!

[nitehawk]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

In The Villages?, in the USA?, in the world?

Crime rate in The Netherlands vs. U.S.? - Yahoo Answers

[R2 & T-Rose]

Could you please provide the tag, truck ID etc., so that we can keep an eye out? We just saw a similar large white truck (unmarked) driving around Adrienne Way and Asher Path; looked like they were lost??? Hard to say.
So, were they really anything to worry about, or legit?

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by R2 & T-Rose

Could you please provide the tag, truck ID etc., so that we can keep an eye out? We just saw a similar large white truck (unmarked) driving around Adrienne Way and Asher Path; looked like they were lost??? Hard to say.
So, were they really anything to worry about, or legit?

Isn't that a question for the Sumter county sheriff?