Fwd: *** Crime Alerts***
David Reed
From: Jackson, Beth <Beth.J...@cmpd.org>
Date: Thu, Feb 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Subject: *** Crime Alerts***
To:
Cc: Sudimack, Brian <Brian.S...@cmpd.org>
Happy Thursday!
Yeah, sorry I can’t write Happy Friday, but it’s my Friday! 😊 Celebrating 26 years of marriage so you are receiving these a day early!
Most people don’t know that you can report certain incidents online with our non-emergency services. This assists patrol officers to be available with priority calls.
Link: https://www.charlottenc.gov/cmpd/ePolicing-Resources/Non-Emergency-Police-Services
Unfortunately a little busier this week. ☹
Crime Prevention Tips
- Lock Vehicles
- Remove All Valuables
- Leave Outside Lights On
- Shut & Lock Garage Doors and Windows
- DO NOT LEAVE KEYS IN VEHICLES
- Call 911 if you see any suspicious people or vehicles!
- Have a trusted neighbor keep an eye on your property if you’re going out of town!
- Set your Alarms!
- DO NOT LEAVE GUNS IN VEHICLES
- IF YOU HAVE AN ALARM- PLEASE REGISTER YOUR ALARM AT THE BELOW SITE.
- IF YOU HAVE AN ALARM, MAKE SURE YOU’RE USING IT.
- IF YOU HAVE ANY VIDEO SURVEILLANCE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR ALERTS ARE ON.
- If you need to make a report but don’t need an officer to respond call 311 or go to:
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/cmpd/ePolicing-Resources/Report-A-Crime-Online
February 26th
2025026-063401 Larceny from Auto Closeburn Road
Five unknown suspects entered the parking garage of the community and smashed two vehicle windows and rummaged through them.
Southgate on Fairview
February 25th
20250225-102200 Larceny from Vehicle Tindall Park Drive
Unknown suspect entered the victim’s vehicle by unknown means and stole a firearm. (occurred in January sometime)
20250223-103800 Larceny from Vehicle Waterford Knoll Drive
Unknown suspect broke into two vehicles parked in the community owned by two different victim’s by smashing windows. Nothing stolen.
Waterford Square Apartment Community
February 21st
20250221-212503 Residential Break In Park Road
Unknown suspect entered the residence by breaking a back window.
Southminster Retirement Community
20250221-202802 Residential Break In Park Road
Unknown suspect entered the residence by breaking a back window, credit cards, Chromebook stolen.
Southminster Retirement Community
20250221-130903 Residential Break In Park Road
Unknown suspect entered the residence by breaking back window, property stolen recovered nearby.
Southminster Retirement Community
20250221-130900 Residential Break In Park Road
Unknown suspect entered the residence by breaking back window.
Southminster Retirement Community
20250221-104800 Residential Break In Park Road
Unknown suspect entered the residence by breaking back window and stealing IPAD.
Southminster Retirement Community
From: Jackson, Beth <Beth.J...@cmpd.org>
Date: Fri, Feb 21, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Subject: ****CRIME ALERTS***
To:
Happy Friday!!!
Hope you all enjoyed all the SNOW we didn’t get! 😊 This week was a little better compared to the last two weeks regarding crime.
Below is some important information regarding those text messages we all get, please read and share.
Have you received unsolicited text messages with an unfamiliar or strange web link that indicates a USPS delivery requires a response from you? If you never signed up for USPS tracking requests, then don’t click the link! This type of text message is a scam called Smishing.
Real USPS Text Message:
Below is an example of signing up for legitimate USPS text messages. Notice, the USPS short code (the 5-digit phone number that sent the message) is 28777. Also notice that there are not links in the text message at all. Only the tracking number. The only way to truly not get smished, is to go directly to the USPS tracking website and enter the tracking number yourself. https://tools.usps.com/
Whether the text claims to be from USPS, UPS, or FedEx, they share a few common warning signs:
1.Fake tracking numbers:
Scammers may include fake tracking numbers in their text messages to make them seem more legitimate.
2.Request for payment
Be cautious of texts claiming that you need to pay a fee or provide credit card information to receive a package.
3. Mismatched URLs:
If you do click on a link, make sure the URL matches the company's official website. Scammers often use URLs that are similar but not exact.
Remember, USPS will never send unsolicited text messages asking for personal or financial information. The best thing to do is delete it. You can also report the incident to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, which is responsible for protecting the mail system and enforcing laws that ensure public safety.
For more information on how to sign up for official USPS text messages, the scam itself, or how to report the scam, check out the following websites:
https://www.usps.com/text-tracking/index-mobile.htm
https://www.usps.com/text-tracking/welcome.htm
https://www.uspis.gov/news/scam-article/smishing-package-tracking-text-scams
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!
Beth
Crime Prevention Tips
- Lock Vehicles
- Remove All Valuables
- Leave Outside Lights On
- Shut & Lock Garage Doors and Windows
- DO NOT LEAVE KEYS IN VEHICLES
- Call 911 if you see any suspicious people or vehicles!
- Have a trusted neighbor keep an eye on your property if you’re going out of town!
- Set your Alarms!
- DO NOT LEAVE GUNS IN VEHICLES
- IF YOU HAVE AN ALARM- PLEASE REGISTER YOUR ALARM AT THE BELOW SITE.
- IF YOU HAVE AN ALARM, MAKE SURE YOU’RE USING IT.
- IF YOU HAVE ANY VIDEO SURVEILLANCE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR ALERTS ARE ON.
- If you need to make a report but don’t need an officer to respond call 311 or go to:
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/cmpd/ePolicing-Resources/Report-A-Crime-Online
February 18th
20250218-065600 Stolen Vehicle Stradbrook Drive
Unknown suspect stole the victim’s Honda, by unknown means.
Creswick Condo Community
February 17th
20250217-072100 Larceny from Vehicle Stockbridge Drive
Unknown suspect entered the victim’s UNLOCKED vehicle and stole multiple items.
Creswick Condo Community
20250217-064301 Stolen Vehicle Pendock Court
Unknown suspect entered the victim’s UNLOCKED vehicle and stole his Toyota. The keys were left in the vehicle.
Sturnbridge Community
February 16th
20250216-050500 Larceny from Vehicle Park South Drive
Unknown suspect(s) smashed windows of three vehicles on the property, property was stolen from the vehicles including a FIREARM.
Courtyard Marriott
Officer B.A. Jackson
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department
South Division Community Coordinator
Response Area 1
11217 Providence Rd West
Charlotte, NC 28277