Good News!

Police have arrested a second suspect in the Uptown high-rise burglaries! We still need to be alert and take steps to protect our property. though...

Robberies in Neighborhood

Recently, there have been several robberies in which the victim was struck and robbed by a suspect. Remember to be aware of your surroundings, especially when you're alone.

More Motor Vehicle Burglaries

I've noticed lately that the BMV's are rising again. Remember the mantra "hide, take, lock" and remind your visitors to do the same.

Parking Your Bike

Remember that is is illegal to park your Vespa or comparable vehicle on the sidewalk. It still requires a parking space.

The Internet

The internet is one of the greatest resources we have but it does have a few drawbacks. In looking at a recent news story, I googled the name of the subject and was amazed to come across various social networking sites that gave precious personal information about them. Remember to use good judgment in posting to these sites. It is easier than you think for a professional to determine things such as where you live and when you will be home.

Some Good News?

Apparently, a suspect in the Uptown burglary spree has been arrested in Hurst. For more details, copy and paste the following link in your browser.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/072308dnmetuptownsuspect.7f66e12c.html

Pedestrians Crossing!

Pedestrians are at risk in the neighborhood - make sure you let the pedestrians cross. Even though a driver may turn right on red, the pedestrian still has the right of way. Be courteous!

Driving Safety

I've noticed that in the past few weeks, there are many more people on bicycles, motorbikes, and motorcylces sharing the roads with cars and SUVs. Please stay alert so we can all stay safe. Incidentally, you may have noticed new signs under the school zone signs at Travis TAG - the City of Dallas recently passed an ordinance prohibiting cell phone use of any kind while in a school zone. Keep this in mind when school starts at the end of August. This applies to any school in the city regardless of school district, and whether the school is public or private.

Burglaries

More burglaries of motor vehicles have been reported in our area. Remember to remove all items from your vehicle before you lock it and leave.

Possible Burglary Suspects on Tape

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/071808dnmetuptownburglary.65c0622d.html
Copy and paste the link in your browser for a recent DMN article on the recent home burglaries. This photo seems to be from a camera at the Mondrian. Although these burglaries seems to target high-rises, you never know where they might strike next. If you see anything suspicious, call 911.

BMV Reports

Well, we had small drop in the BMV rate recently. Unfortunately, it is back on the rise. In the past week, approximately 15 burglaries of motor vehicles have occurred in our general area. Remember, always lock your vehicle, and hide or take your valuables. BMV's take just seconds to commit and it is nearly impossible to catch the culprits in the act.

Recent Burglaries

The DMN is reporting several more thefts in the area - including one in which a police officer's badge and baton were stolen. This should be of tremendous concern to all of our neighbors - a burglar posing as a police officer can pose great risk to residents. Please exercise caution and do not be afraid to call 911 if you feel anything is suspicious!

Daily Crime Report Information

If you are interested in knowing about crime in the neighborhood, copy and paste the following link into your browser:

http://www.dailycrimereport.com/dallas/central/dallas_central_120/index.php

You don't have to wait for an article in the Dallas Morning News to report on crime trends - in fact, we reported on the recent upswing of residential burglaries on our blog a month ago.

Vacation Tips Article

Here's a link to a July 12 article in the Dallas Morning News that summarizes the preceding vacation tips and alerts you to a growing number of residence burglaries. (You'll need to copy and paste the link into your browser to read the article...)

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/071308dnmetuptownburglar.3d1f290.html