Update: Crime Watch Meeting: 2/19/2015

We would like to thank everyone that attended the Crime Watch meeting today especially considering how cold it was.  The attending officer, Officer Aluart, went over crime statistics for our grid for the time period of 11/1/2014 to 2/12/2015 and over all it wasn't to bad.  Officer Aluart passed out a brochure on how to spot fraud and how to protect yourself.  Should anyone want a copy, please let us know.  He advised those in attendance that there has been a surge in IRS related fraud over the last few months.  The fraud is perpetrated by someone calling your home and then pretending to be an IRS official with the number they are calling from sometimes appearing like originates from Washington, DC or Virginia.  He stated that should you receive such a call to just hang up or don't pick up the call since the IRS would never call you out of the blue.  The IRS has put out a news bulletin about the issue.  Click Here for more information.

Officer Aluart also spoke about an increase in car tire/rim thefts over the last few months.  He stated that the thieves are quick and seem to be targeting 2012 model cars and newer.  He advised residents that want to try and prevent the theft of their tires/rims to buy some wheel locks.  He said he has also seen individuals place more than one wheel lock on their tires to deter theft.  He did say that if you do apply wheel locks, please be sure to hide the keys and not place them anywhere obvious in the car.  Hiding the key with the spare tire or the glove compartment is the first place thieves will start to look.

Officer Aluart closed the meeting by saying that if anyone has a suspicion on possible crime activity to please call (305) 471-TIPS (8477) and report your concern.