AREA 13 Monthly Update

[Jeffrey, Timothy]

Reporting Period: December 2014

 

 

 

Emergency	911	Area 13 Head Area Coordinator
Non-Emergency	303-627-3100	Neighborhood Watch Coordinator Cindy Bowen	303-881-7105
Area 13 Par Officer	303-739-6152

 

 

My name is, Tim Jeffrey, and I am your PAR (Police Area Representative) Officer for Patrol Area 13 and 19.  My desk/office phone number is 303-739-6152 and my email is tjef...@auroragov.org.  My normal weekly work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7 am to 5 p.m.  If you need to speak with a PAR Officer in my absence please contact Area 12 PAR Officer Dan Iovine at 303-739-6353Feel free to contact me by phone, or email, with any community policing or PAR related issues.  

                                                                                                                                                  

 APD NEWS

 The District 2 PAR unit has undergone another supervisory change with Sergeant Mike Hanifin being transferred to another unit and new Sgt. John Wilton being assigned to the PAR Team. There should be an announcement from the Aurora City Manager's Officer this week regarding the appointment of a new Chief of Police for APD.

During the month of December the District 2 PAR unit worked 4 special details for the holidays, participated in the THIN BLUE LINE event to children's Hospital and delivered over 1800 gifts to needy children in Aurora and over 300 holiday meals to families. Additionally, the PAR team and BIG (Burglary Intervention Group) conducted a Burglary suspect round up just before Christmas day and arrested 17 juveniles and adults responsible for approximately 75% of the District 2 burglaries.

 

We have attached several Hyperlinks that will re-direct you to other useful sites within the city. 

         

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In an effort to keep our citizens and Communities safer, the Aurora Police Department PAR unit offers free security surveys. We would be more than happy to come to your residence or place of business and suggest ways to make your property a less desirable target to criminals. Taking steps to reduce a criminal’s opportunity lessens the likelihood of becoming a victim in the future. Please contact me with any questions or to set up an appointment.

 

 

Neighborhood Watch Meetings…

There has been interest in expanding the NHW program in the traditions sub-division, if you would like more information please contact me.

 

Protect your property -  Leadsonline.com

 

 

 

Crime Tip of the Week…

Carjacking : Stealing a car by force. Statistically your chances of being a carjacking victim are very slim, and prevention actions can reduce the risk even more.

Why is Carjacking a Problem?

No one knows for certain, but some explanations include:

• It's a crime of opportunity - a thief searching for the most vulnerable prey. Sometimes, it's the first step in another crime.
• For some young people, carjacking may be a rite of passage, a status symbol, or just a thrill.
• Cars, especially luxury ones, provide quick cash for drug users and other criminals.
• Sophisticated alarms and improved locking devices make it harder for thieves to steal unoccupied cars.
• It's easy to buy, steal, or barter for guns in this country. A pointed gun makes a powerful threat.
• More teens and adults commit crimes of violence than ever before.
• Intense media interest may have created "copycat" carjackers.

Anywhere, Anyone

• Most local and state criminal codes don't define "carjacking." It's reported as either auto theft or armed robbery. This means that no solid statistics exist on time, place, and victims.
• Carjackers look for opportunity. They don't choose victims by sex, race, or age.

Golden opportunities: what do carjackers look for?

• Intersections controlled by stop lights or signs.
• Garages and parking lots for mass transit, shopping malls, and grocery stores.
• Self-serve gas stations and car washes.
• ATMs (automated teller machines).
• Residential driveways and streets as people get into and out of cars.
• Highway exit and entry ramps, or anyplace else that drivers slow down or stop.

The "Bump and Rob"
It works like this. A car, usually with a driver and at least one passenger, rear-ends or "bumps" you in traffic. You quickly get out to check the damage and exchange information. Either the driver or one of the passengers jumps in your car and drives off.

• If you're bumped by another car, look around before you get out.
• Make sure there are other cars around, check out the car that's rear-ended you and who's in it. If the situation makes you uneasy, memorize or jot down the car's tag number and description; signal the other car to follow you. Drive to the nearest police station or to a busy, well-lighted area. Use your cell phone to call police to report and accident and give both license plate numbers.
  
• If you do get out of the car, take your keys (and purse or wallet if you have one) with you and stay alert.

Reduce Your Risk

Getting In

• Walk with purpose and stay alert.
• Approach your car with the key in hand. Look around and inside the car before getting in.
• Be wary of people asking for directions or handing out fliers.
• Trust your instincts - if something makes you feel uneasy, get into the car quickly, lock the doors, and drive away.

On the Road

• Keep your doors locked and windows rolled up (at least part-way, if it's hot and you don't have air conditioning), no matter how short the distance or how safe the neighborhood.
• When you're coming to a stop, leave enough room to maneuver around other cars, especially if you sense trouble and need to get away.
• Drive in the center lane to make it harder for would-be carjackers to approach the car.
• Avoid driving alone. Go with someone whenever possible, especially at night.
• Don't stop to assist a stranger whose car is broken down. Help instead by driving to the nearest phone and calling police to help.

Getting Out

• Park in well-lighted areas, near sidewalks or walkways. Avoid parking near dumpsters, woods, large vans or trucks, or anything else that limits your visibility.
• Never leave valuables in plain view, even if the car is locked.
• Put them in the trunk or out of sight.
• Try to park in a garage with an attendant. Leave only the ignition key, without identification.
• Even if you're rushed, look around before you get out and stay alert to the surroundings.

If It Happens to You...

• If the carjacker threatens you with a gun or other weapon, give up your car. Don't argue. Your life is worth more than a car.
• Get away from the area as quickly as possible.
• Try to remember what the carjacker looked like - sex, race, age, hair, eye color, special features, and clothes.
• Report the crime immediately to the police.

 

AREA 13 Crime Statistics December 1st through December 31st

 

6 - Larceny (16700 E 32nd Ave, 24500 E 6th Ave, 19900 E 59th Pl, 25800 E Maple Dr, 18800 E Colfax Ave, 3400 Salida Ct)

0 - Larceny from Vehicle 

20 - Larceny – Shoplift  (18x 3300 Tower Rd, 2x 3400 Salida Ct)

0- Damaged Property/Vandalism Veh 

1 - Damaged Property/Vandalism (19200 E Colfax Ave)

2- Burglary – (Residential) (1700 Laredo St,17000 E 16th Ave)

2- Burglary – (Commercial) (18200 E 40th Ave, 24500 E 6th Ave) 

0 - Burglary  (Construction)

4 - Motor Vehicle Theft (16400 E 40th Cir, 5700 N Genoa Way, 17000 E Buchanan Dr, 1700 Norfolk St)

0 - Motor Vehicle Theft Attempt

2 - Motor Vehicle Theft Recovery (20700 E Coolidge Pl, 1700 Roosevelt Way)

1- Robbery (1900 Buckley Way)

 

There were over 126 traffic summonses issued by patrol in our area. Additional summonses by Motorcycle officers are not included. 2 larcenies in residential neighborhoods, 2 residential burglaries and 3 motor vehicle thefts in residential neighborhoods for the month. As always, unless you were unfortunate enough to be a victim, these are pretty good numbers for the month. I appreciate everyone's efforts to make sure vehicles are locked and secured. Other than t he motor vehicles thefts there were no other vehicle crimes reported for the month.

 

 

 

 

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TRADITIONS, ADONEA, CROSS CREEK

PLEASE KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR GROUPS OF JUVENILES ENTERING HOMES UNDER CONSTRUCTION OR VACANT HOMES IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOODS. MURPHY CREEK RECENTLY HAD SEVERAL "HOUSE PARTIES" WHERE NEW HOMES READY FOR POSSESSION WERE ENTERED AND VANDALIZED. IMMEDIATELY CONTATC THE COMMUNICATIONS CENTER AT 303-627-3100.