Lookout for dark blue SUV in the neighborhood

Police ask that we keep a lookout for a dark blue SUV, maybe a Ford Explorer, with out of state license plates, occupied by several black males.  It has been involved in burglaries in the Southside Precinct. A similarly described vehicle and suspects was apprehended recently by our neighboring Islands Precinct, but at this time we’re not sure they are the same so, for the time being, keep a lookout for this vehicle.

Scam in Kensington July 7

On Sunday, July 7^th, 2013 a white male in his late 40s early 50s went to a residence on Kensington Drive telling the resident that his wife had been in an auto accident on DeRenne Avenue, though he kept changing the intersection on DeRenne.  He told the resident that they were going to impound the car but that he had called a wrecker to tow it home for him but the tow truck driver couldn't take his credit card and he needed $64 to pay the tow company. He told the resident that he was a neighbor that lived down the street but didn't give an address.  Unfortunately the resident didn't ask for a name or some Id and gave the man $64 cash.

A similar scam was tried in the neighborhood a couple of times last year by a black male, using different made up stories.

If you are approached by anyone trying this scam just decline helping, then call police.   Give them a good description and let police know where the person goes after leaving your house.

Burglary on Brightwood Dr

On the morning of July, 03 the family on 1319 Brightwood Dr. had their backdoor kicked in and multiple items were stolen; including computers and a tv. The suspects supposedly rang the door bell to see if anyone was home, then walked around the home to the back yard and then kicked in the door. This happened in the morning, before 10 a.m.

Crime Report for June 30 – July 6

Crime Report for June 23–29

Crime Report for March 10-16

Nothing in our neighborhood this week!

Crime Report for January 27 - February 2

Here's the latest crime numbers for Fairway Oaks and select surrounding neighborhoods, as reported by SCCPD.

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More Car Break-Ins in Kensington

Our eagle-eyed neighbor over in Kensington, Tommy Taylor, has shared this update -

Last night (Thursday, 1/31) we had up to 8 vehicles broken into in the 100 and 200 blocks of Andover.  At this time I don’t have details on the events but wanted to get this warning out to you right away so you can take precautions.

Once again let me say, don’t leave anything in your vehicles, even loose change on the console.  Park in lighted areas, look out your windows from time to time and always report any suspicious activity to 911.

If your car was gone through please make a police report, regardless whether anything was taken or not!  It’s so important that the police, and we neighbors, have an accurate picture of what is going on.

Please let me know if you were a victim or if you noticed anything suspicious last night.

Tommy Taylor

Kensington Park Community Association

Neighborhood Watch

354-0093

Remember, if you see (or hear) something, 

say something!

                            

Crime stats for January 12 and some interesting reading

Although he's doesn't represent our neighborhood, Alderman Tony Thomas has been looking into the reporting of Savannah's crime stats.  Rumors have been flying for years how they may be underreported or inaccurate. Now he has the Morning News interested and investigating as well.

Click here to read what's up (or claimed to be down) - 

http://savannahnow.com/news/2013-01-15/savannah-alderman-raise-allegations-officers-refusing-file-police-reports#.UPZCbuJuo1s.facebook

And here's the latest crime numbers for Fairway Oaks and select surrounding neighborhoods. 

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Holiday Crime Report

Here's the reported crime stats for our neighborhood and surrounding areas.