From Cpl. Simmons of Savannah's Finest:
The thieves that like to steal lawn equipment have returned to the Oakdale Subdivision. I can only assume they will branch out into Kensington Park, Habersham Woods and Fairway Oaks soon.
In the last two weeks there has been :
A false alarm in the 700 block of Lee Blvd.
An enclosed trailer containing “lawn equipment” was stolen (last night) from the 600 block of Wheeler Street.
In the 500 block of Stuart Court someone unscrewed the outside light bulb and then tried to break into an enclosed trailer but the dog scared them. However they did break into another enclosed trailer at the home but didn’t take anything. Angered, they stole the trailer receiver from the truck so the owner could not tow the trailers anywhere. (last night)
We have a problem, residents! Summer is not officially over but someone has started shopping for Christmas.
We need to begin aggressively monitoring our streets, lanes and yards for strangers while we are walking, bicycling, exercising or pet walking. Prune shrubs from the ground upward so we can see their legs if they hide. Install motion detection flood lamps but put them at least 8 feet above the ground so they can’t unscrew the bulbs. When our dogs begin barking at something outside – TURN ON ALL OUTSIDE LIGHTS WHILE SOMEONE LOOKS OUT THE WINDOWS!!!
Report everything to police dispatch 652-6500 option 1. Tell them what you see or what caused you to call. Insist someone drive thru to help Captain Ramey and Cpl. Simmons stop the thefts!!!!
If you think your street is too dark then call 311 to request brighter lights and give them the location. If that is not working come to the next Kensington Park/ Groveland/ Oakdale Community Association meeting and voice the concerns to Alderwoman Mary Ellen Sprague.
Here's the latest crime numbers for Fairway Oaks and select surrounding neighborhoods.
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