To those who have been broken into recently (or attempted), please let Det. Murray know (cell 267/718-4251). He worked with my block (4600 Osage) earlier this summer on similar break-ins. The MO sounds the same - enter via open windows (even up to the third floor), cut the screen, take what's around (cell phones, digital cameras, etc.). Someone was arrested for for one of the incidents but it was never clear if it was one person, different people or a group. Det. Murray met with our block and asked that we tell him about any other break-ins. He was very helpful and would want to know about the latest incidents. Leila
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: RE: [UC] another window break-in (2nd attempt)Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2007 09:40:10 -0400 Hi Sarah,I hadn't had a chance to post about this yet, but wanted to let you and everyone know that we had a similar experience this weekend. I live on 47th and Hazel too. On Saturday morning my husband and I noticed that 3 of our first floor windows had the screens pushed up (a dining room window and the 2 front windows on the porch). When we went outside, we saw that some buckets had been pushed under the dining room windows (which are high off the ground), and there were two hand prints on the window. Whoever was trying to get in apparently either wasn't too bright and/or motivated because it seems like all they did was try to push the windows (which were all locked) open. There did not appear to be any signs of an attempted forced entry. We have an alarm and always keep the windows locked unless we're in the room, but we are also planning to install a bright motion light in the alley in an attempt to discourage anyone who might try this again. Other than that, we are not sure what other measures could be taken to protect the house. I'm not sure if the person who broke into your house a few weeks ago (sorry to hear about that, by the way) is the same person as this time. This person, however, seems to be looking for very easy access, so if your doors/windows are closed and locked, you should probably be okay. ~Heather> Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 07:49:45 -0700> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> CC: [email protected]> Subject: Re: [UC] another window break-in (2nd attempt)> > hey, all,> > so, a couple weeks ago my house on 47th & hazel was broken into (the > classic first floor window crime - someone on the porch slit the screen > and climbed in the open window, grabbed valuables in the living room, and > left through the front door.> > we took some security measures (shutting & locking windows, entry way and > exterior lights, leaving lights on) but it looks like someone tried to > break in a couple days ago, similar method. no idea if it was the same > person or a totally different one. it was unsuccessful because the window > was locked, but i am really concerned. the detective on the case still > hasn't (and probably won't) solved the crime, but i wanted to let folks > know that this is going on.> > > ----> You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the> list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see> <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. Boo! Scare away worms, viruses and so much more! Try Windows Live OneCare! Try now! _________________________________________________________________ Help yourself to FREE treats served up daily at the Messenger Café. Stop by today. http://www.cafemessenger.com/info/info_sweetstuff2.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_OctWLtagline
