GPNW CRIME ALERT: Suspicious Activity and Car Break Ins

[Grant Park Neighborhood Watch]

Over the past week several neighbors have reported incidents that serve as a reminder to call 911 for suspicious activity and to keep cars free of items on the inside.

Incident 1:

November 7 - A car was broken into on Woodson St. A neighbor chased two men for over 3 blocks and was able to provide the following descriptions:

- black male, 5'10" tall, approximately 150 lbs, red nylon jump suit jacket with white stripes, prominent afro, black pants, white T-shirt under the red jacket
- black male, 5'8" tall, approximately 140 lbs, black hoodie, white T-shirt, blue jeans

A report was filed. Neighbors have seen the man in the red jacket on that street before and are encouraged to contact police if they seem him again.

Incident 2:

November 10 & 11 a neighbor reports cars were broken into on Oakland Ave between Glenwood and Sydney.

Incident 3:

November 12 - Suspicious Activity on Lynwood St at 8:20am. A neighbor was alerted by her dogs and saw 3 young men were walking up her driveway and looking around her house which is located on a dead end gravel road which does not typically have foot traffic. The men saw the home owner and her dogs and proceeded down Lynwood toward Confederate. After feeling uneasy and contacting police, the men back tracked towards her house, climbed through the kudzu to get to the railroad tracks, headed toward Ormewood bridge, and jumped down to the other side of the tracks.

The following description was provided:
-3 black teenage boys from 16 to 18 years old in appearance, all were about 5'10" to 6", and all were slender
One wearing a black jacket with dreadlocks and a goatee
One wearing a green shirt
One wearing a red hoodie

In addition to the Lynwood incident, there was a burglary attempt on Confederate at Lynwood and on of the suspects matched the description of one of the men above from the earlier 911 call.

It is holiday season which brings with it an uptick in crime. Avoid throwing out boxes on the curb that reveal your purchases and gifts. It is dark early, so it is easy to see in your home when the blinds/curtains are open and lights are on. Be extra cautious and alert when walking to/from your home or vehicle. Try not to carry too many items and become a target for a crime of opportunity.

DO NOT LEAVE ITEMS IN YOUR CAR.

GPSP thanks all members for their continued support.

To help pay for additional holiday patrol hours, please join GPSP: http://www.gpna.org/security-patrol