Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Crime Alert

The following information has been released by Deputy Paul Aiken of the Durham County Sheriff's Department regarding recent break-ins in Northern Durham County:

Be on the lookout for a BLACK/DARK GREEN 1999 MAZDA 626, license plate WYK-4095, possibly occupied by Latoya Shamika Lloyd, black female, DOB 12-16-86, and Quidia Marie Robinson, black female, DOB 5-10-87. They are possible suspects in residential break-ins in Northern Durham County. Latoya Lloyd has been arrested in the past for residential break-ins in the above mentioned area.

If you have information regarding these individuals, please contact Sgt. Davis of the Sheriff's Dept. at 560-0880. If you have questions, call Deputy Paul Aiken at 560-0624.

If you see these suspects in our area, please call 911.

This information has been confirmed by Lt. O'Neal, District 2, Durham Police.

Sunday, October 26, 2008

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN!


Halloween Safety Tips
for Trick-or-Treaters

• Carry a flashlight
• Walk, don't run.
• Stay on Sidewalks
• Obey traffic signals
• Stay in familiar neighborhoods
• Don't cut across yards or driveways.
• Wear a watch you can read in the dark.
• Make sure costumes don't drag on the ground.
• Shoes should fit (even if they don't go with your costume)
• Avoid wearing masks while walking from house to house.
• Carry only flexible knives, swords or other props.
• (If no sidewalk) walk on the left side of the road facing traffic
• Wear clothing with reflective markings or tape.
• Approach only houses that are lit.
• Stay away from and don't pet animals you don't know.

For Parents
• Make your child eat dinner before setting out.
• Young children should be accompanied by an adult.
• If your children go on their own, be sure they wear a watch, preferably
one that can be read in the dark.
• If you buy a costume, look for one made of flame-retardant material.
• Older children should know where to reach you and when to be home.
• You should know where they're going.
• Although tampering is rare, tell children to bring the candy home to be
inspected before consuming anything.
• Look at the wrapping carefully and toss out anything that looks
suspect.

For Homeowners
• Make sure your yard is clear of such things as ladders, hoses, dog leashes and flower pots that
can trip the young ones.
Pets get frightened on Halloween. Put them up to protect them from cars or inadvertently biting a trick-or-treater.
• Battery powered jack o'lantern candles are preferable to a real flame.
• If you do use candles, place the pumpkin well away from where trick-or-treaters will be walking or standing.
• Make sure paper or cloth yard decorations won't be blown into a flaming candle.
• Healthy food alternatives for trick-or-treaters include packages of low-fat crackers with cheese or peanut butter filling, single-serve boxes of cereal, packaged fruit rolls, mini boxes of raisins and single-serve packets of low-fat popcorn that can be microwaved later.
• Non-food treats: plastic rings, pencils, stickers, erasers, coins.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

More Vehicle thefts reported

There were a few cars broken into at Aldersgate Church last night around 5-6 pm. The windows were smashed and valuables stolen. These incidents are too close for us to ignore. We all need to be on the look out for suspicious activity around Grande Park and take precautions to avoid being a victim!

Here are some tips from the Durham PD:
Car Theft
If you warm up your car on a cold morning, use a second key to lock the running vehicle.
Never leave your keys in the car or ignition.
Always roll up your windows and lock the car, even if it is in front of your home.
Always park in busy, well-lighted areas.
Install a mechanical device that locks to the steering wheel, column, or brake to prevent the wheel from being turned more than a few degrees.
Investigate the purchase of an auto security system if you live in a high-theft area or drive a theft-prone vehicle.
Carry your registration and insurance card with you. Don't leave personal identification documents or credit cards in your vehicle.
Copy your license plate and vehicle identification (VIN) numbers on a card and keep them with your driver's license. If your vehicle is stolen, police will need this information promptly.

Car Break-ins
Secure your vehicle at all times. Lock your doors and do not crack open your windows even in the summertime.
Do not leave valuables such as laptop computers, cellular phones and chargers, cash, loose change, radar detectors, detachable stereo covers, GPS, CDs, portable DVD players, sports equipment, and important papers and documents in your vehicle.
Do not leave packages in plain view inside your vehicle. Put them in the trunk or cover them up.
Keep a record of serial numbers for stereo equipment, amplifiers, and other personal items.
Park your vehicle in a well-lighted area.
Be aware of your surroundings and your neighbors.

Report suspicious activity to 911 immediately – when in doubt, call 911.

Please also comment on this blog about suspicious activity that you have seen. The more we communicate with each other, the better able we will be to prevent or deter criminal activity in Grande Park!

Sunday, October 19, 2008

ATTEMPTED BREAK-IN


On Saturday, Oct.18 between 3:30 and 5:30 pm, someone attempted to break into a home on Mystic Dr. They tried to kick in the front door, but were unsuccessful. The police responded and took a statement and were able to lift a shoe print from the front door. The officer stated that it was a shoe worn mostly by teenage boys. There have been other recent property thefts from open vehicles around the neighborhood too, including a laptop, GPS and portable DVD player from 3 different vehicles in driveways on Mystic and Darden.

Several people around the neighborhood have seen 3 teenage African American boys roaming around Grande Park. They were seen yesterday, the day of the attempted break-in. They all were wearing back-backs! If you see these boys, or any person that you don't recognize as living in Grande Park, PLEASE CALL 911 and YOUR BLOCK CAPTAIN!

As we move into the holiday season and in these uncertain economic times, we all need to take precautions against crime and thefts!
Please keep your car and house doors and windows locked, personal items inside and garage doors closed to be safe. Please report any suspicious activity to the Police and call 911 in case of an emergency! (or the non-emergency #560-4582)

WE ALL LIVE IN GRANDE PARK , LET'S WORK TOGETHER TO
MAKE IT A SAFE AND GREAT PLACE TO LIVE!

Tuesday, October 7, 2008


GRANDE PARK FALL FESTIVAL

When: OCTOBER 18th , 3-5 pm

Where: CAREY PLACE

What: A great time to play with neighbors and usher in the Fall!

~ BOUNCE HOUSE
~ REFRESHMENTS, GAMES AND ACTIVITES
~ A VISIT FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
~ SHERIFF DEPARTMENT CHILD ID CARDS

We need help to make this a successful event! If you would like to volunteer, or bring refreshments, please e-mail Carol or Shinnette (click on our names at the bottom of this site!)

More information to come, please check back to this site
and check your mailbox for the flyer!