Happy New Year!!

Here's wishing all of you a happy and prosperous 2009!

More Excitement in the Neighborhood

I just got back into town today and found out that a F-350 pickup belonging to a landscaper was stolen from in front of our complex this afternoon. In addition, a vehicle was stolen from a nearby apartment complex a little while later. Of course, we've had the usual burglaries but this represents an increase in vehicles actually taken by thieves. No suspects have been found in either case. Please be aware that these incidents are occurring again; perhaps the lovely weather is getting people out of the house again:-)

More Thefts

The office building on 2626 Cole had a couple of businesses broken into. In addition, a tourist had a host of items stolen from a restaurant at West Village. And, of course, the usual couple of motor vehicle burglaries. Remember to lock your vehicle and take your stuff out of the car so it won't be so attractive to a would-be thief...

Robbed at Gunpoint

Someone was robbed at gunpoint at Sambuca on 2120 McKinney around 1:00 a.m. on Dec. 17. The suspect has not been apprehended. Just remember to be aware of your surroundings and that you are safer in a group.

Even Police Vehicles Get Broken Into!!!

It looks like a police vehicle was burglarized last night - the thief got a Glock 9 mm, among other items. If it can happen to the police, it can happen to you! Be watchful and take your valuables with you (on your person) or leave them at home!

Thefts Continue

A purse was stolen from 3227 McKinney last night, I assume it ocurred at Frankie's and was similar to recent crimes where purses have been stolen from women in bars. Keep an eye on those purses and wallets, folks!!!

Vehicle Stolen at Gunpoint

At 1:30 this morning, two men stole a car from the own at gunpoint in a parking lot at McKinney and Routh. Just an FYI, no suspects have been caught.

Link Between Graffiti and Crime

Here's a great article that discusses a study that proves there is a link to lowe-level crimes such as graffiti and littering and their effect on the rise of crime in areas where they occur. Copy and paste the link and remember to report such items to 311.

http://www.usnews.com/articles/science/culture/2008/11/20/graffiti-triggers-crime-and-littering.html

Stolen Vehicles

There have been a number of vehicles stolen in Dallas recently. There was one stolen from the 2700 block of Cole yesterday. Remember to lock your vehicle. Also, there was an assault on our block last night - it may have been a domestic dispute and someone was taken into custody.

BMV at 3209 Cole

FYI, another vehicle was broken into last night around 9:00 p.m. Remember to lock, take, and hide. And, remember, the holiday season is the time of year when thefts are on the rise...

Weekend Mischief

Over the weekend, there were several incidents involving gunshots - someone fired on a taxicab at 2900 Carlisle at midnight the other night and someone also shot out the car windows on a couple of vehicles in our general area. In addition, a couple of serious accidents occurred on McKinney; the one in front of LaTour was a fatality. Be careful out there; even this morning there were lots of folks speeding on Lemmon. Holidays and bad economic news do affect us; more anxiety and bad decisions result.

Oak Lawn Intruder Suspects Arrested

Two suspects in the Oak Lawn home invasion were arrested yesterday - they are also suspects in several similar robberies.

"Creepers"

I didn't realize there was a name for the purse and wallet thieves I've warned about recently. See this article - copy and paste the link into your browser. Again - keep an eye on your purses and wallets!

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/120308dnmetcreepers.3aaf272.html

Armed Intruders in Oak Lawn Neighborhood

This morning at about 7:30 a.m., two armed intruders broke into an occupied residence on Hawthorne (off of Hall St in Oak Lawn area) and ransacked the residence while holding the residents at gunpoint. No information on the suspects has been released yet. As soon as we have more information, we'll post to the blog. Be careful out there and keep an eye out for your neighbor as well.