Car Break-In/Theft: Villas East 4/4-5/2016

We are starting to receive reports of the car break-ins that occurred on 4/4/2016 and 4/5/2016.  Homeowners affected by these break-ins did not contact us regarding these crimes so we do not know what sections on East were affected. There were three cars in total reported to Police so far affecting our community with many more reports from residents living in Devon-Aire Estates between 106th ST & 104th ST.  This is no doubt related to the Police chase and subsequent lock down of the West side of the community on 4/5/2016 between 4AM - 9AM in which we sent out alerts on Nextdoor.com.  A news story was later reported by Local10 News (Click Here) about the event. Unfortunately Police were unable to apprehend the suspect.  There has been an increased Police presence in this area for the last couple of months as they look for the individuals responsible for these car burglaries in our area.

Don't become a victim.  Always make sure to lock your cars, especially before turning in for the night.  Always make sure that all items of value are never left in cars at anytime.  These car burglars usually only break into vehicles which have been left unlocked so don't do them any favors. If you are ever a victim of a crime, please take the time to file a police report. We know that calling police to file report can be time consuming, however Miami Dade County Police now allow you to file a report for certain types of crimes online.  Click Here if you need to file a police report.  If a report is not filed, there is no way that police can establish trends to help mitigate these types of crimes.  You may also file a report by phone by calling (305) 4-POLICE (476-5423).

It goes without saying that if suspicious activity is occurring on or around the property, residents are urged to please contact Police immediately by calling their non emergency number at (305) 4-POLICE (476-5423).  If you believe that a crime is in progress, please call 911.  Do not attempt make contact with any person engaging in suspicious activity and instead let Police handle the situation.