[Mack184]

Originally Posted by simpkinp

Has anyone else noticed that the police blotter is no longer published on Mondays in The Daily Sun? That would be where you would see incidents like this. It was helpful in that it made you aware of what is going on around here. Not complaining, just sayin...

It's not exactly a deep, dark secret that The Sun is very slow to report anything unpleasant happening in TV.

[simpkinp]

I kinda miss the weekly police blotter to see who in TV got a DUI the past week. I even spotted a guy one of my GFs used to date got arrested for domestic violence. Hmmm, she dodged a bullet there...

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by janmcn

Whether any arrest were made or not, it would have been good to warn people about the danger of leaving your car parked unattended for a long period of time.

Today's Daily Sun
Tuesday February 19, 2013

[jbdlfan]

I'm not accusing the DS of anything nefarious, but why the delay in reporting the story by 21 days? It just seems at this late of a junture, without an arrest, kind of pointless.

[buzzy]

But, if the DS is your only source of news, does the delay even matter?

[Bogie Shooter]

It seems that the Daily Sun is damned if they do, and damned if they don't.
Some folks can find fault with anything!

[gomoho]

Yep, 80 thousand people about a million different opinions, but it keeps things interesting. How dull would TOTV be if everyone agreed about everything?

[jbdlfan]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

It seems that the Daily Sun is damned if they do, and damned if they don't.
Some folks can find fault with anything!

Pretty sure I said I didn't think anything nefarious(wicked), just wondering why they report on news that's two weeks old! Overly sensitive?????

[janmcn]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

It seems that the Daily Sun is damned if they do, and damned if they don't.
Some folks can find fault with anything!

The Villages is probably the only place in the country where it is news when the newspaper reports the news.

[BobnBev]

Originally Posted by janmcn

The Villages is probably the only place in the country where it is news when the newspaper reports the news.

[cabo35]

Originally Posted by redwitch

Think I'll get a few people mad, but here goes -- This has got to be one of the most pathetic threads I've seen on here. Cars were vandalized. Not broken into, nothing stolen, so far as we know. There have been no reports of homes broken into after this incident.

People were blamed for leaving their cars in the lot while cruising. Why not blame whomever arranged the cruise and recommended parking there? People want more security, cameras, citizens patrols, the whole nine yards. This was a sad incident. We do have pretty good security. The police are a very active presence in TV. Community Watch, while pretty worthless in the whole, are visible. Not sure we really need more than we have.

People here have doubted it has happened, blamed servers and other workers of businesses; kids; "bad guys". All without one single fact. Comments about "suspicious" kids riding bikes with backpacks on Belvedere (probably workers going home at the end of their shift, but hey).

We finally get someone whose car was vandalized. Now it is believed. We have no facts, a lot of supposition. So, here's my supposition -- it was vandalism, plain and simple. Something very easy for one or two people to do with a heavy instrument or rock. Odds are it was probably kids. Odds of catching them is pretty slim (unless they're dumb enough to do it again and get caught).

How about we stop the blame game and the paranoia? How about we commiserate with those whose cars were damaged? We're a large community, things are going to happen. Fortunately, less happens here than in most communities our size. Do be vigilant. Stupidity and carelessness helps no one but let's not go overboard.

But, everyone needs a mystery now and then. It gives us a chance to activate and exercise cerebral grey matter, not to mention raise awareness about a community problem. Thanks to all the posters who contribute and make life interesting.

My first thought was, "I wonder who gets to do all the window repair work?????????" Hmmmmmm.

Another theory is based on a report that Colonel Mustard was observed in his "cups" at City Fire around midnight. Colonel Mustard in the parking lot with a candlestick.

If you were a victim, I feel for you. It's frustrating but their replaceable windows. Perspective please.

The best crime prevention tools are good neighbors and/or large dogs.

[Skip]

Originally Posted by buzzy

But, if the DS is your only source of news, does the delay even matter?

Yes, if you decided to park your car there the very next day. If it was in the paper in a timely manner, you might think twice where to park at night.

We won't ever book with AAA again.

Skip

[Mikeod]

Originally Posted by Skip

Yes, if you decided to park your car there the very next day. If it was in the paper in a timely manner, you might think twice where to park at night.

We won't ever book with AAA again.

Skip

So, it's AAA's fault? I'll bet someone thought it would be a good idea for all those people to park in the same area and put a note in the windshield so Neighborhood Watch and the sheriff would understand why they were there long term and could watch over the cars. Unfortunately, they can't be there 24/7 and some vandals took advantage. Could have happened anywhere, like an airport long term parking lot. So why blame AAA?

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by Skip

Yes, if you decided to park your car there the very next day. If it was in the paper in a timely manner, you might think twice where to park at night.

We won't ever book with AAA again.

Skip

You are blaming AAA for vandals? Did they guarantee the safety of your car? If they guaranteed the safety, they would pay for repairs. I have asked friends to take me to trip busses so I would not have to leave my car outside unattended. My friends were glad to do it and to pick me up also. That is what friends are for - helping others.

[simpkinp]

If you don't have anyone who will take you and pick you up, you can always call a taxi. We used the Villages Taxi, now they are gone but I have seen another company driving people to the store, etc. It is not expensive and they handle your bags for you and everything.