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!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
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
~ 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!
Friday, September 26, 2008
Durham Begins Free Curbside Bulky Item Pickup October 6
Disposing of old furniture and appliances is now as easy as dragging it to your curb. Effective Monday, October 6, 2008, City of Durham residents that receive curbside solid waste and recycling collection will now begin to receive free bulky item and white goods collection as well. According to Donald Long, director of the City’s Department of Solid Waste Management, the new curbside service is an expanded opportunity for residents to easily maintain the appearance of their properties.
“This new service allows our residents to get rid of bulky items and white goods at the curb with a monthly pick up,” Long said. “In the past, residents had to contact Durham One Call to schedule a bulky item pick up. Now, they will just need to sit out their bulky items and white goods on their scheduled day and we’ll handle it from there.”
Bulky items are considered common household items, such as furniture, exercise equipment, vacuums, grills, and bicycles, which do not fit inside the regular roll-out carts.
White goods are items such as refrigerators, freezers, window air conditioners, dishwashers, washers, and dryers.
Residents should place no more than five bulky items and/or white goods on the curb by 7 a.m. the day of their scheduled pick up.
The new collection schedule for Grande Park is as follows:
Bulky Item Collection – Third Monday of the month
White Goods Collection – Third Thursday of the month.
There are certain items that are prohibited from being included in this new monthly curbside service. These items include rocks, dirt, building materials, construction debris, loose leaves, large tree limbs, tree stumps, tires, propane tanks or car parts. These items should still be taken to the City’s Waste Disposal and Recycling Center at 2115 East Club Boulevard, Durham. Hazardous materials such as chemicals and paint are also prohibited with this new service and should be disposed of at the City’s Household Hazardous Waste Center, located at 1900 East Club Boulevard, Durham.
In addition to the new curbside bulky item pickup service, the City’s Department of Solid Waste Management is now also offering a new roll-off container rental service for both residents and business owners who need a large, temporary container to remove up to two tons of garbage from their properties. The 20-yard containers, which will hold 10 full-size pickup truck loads, are available for rent by the day, on weekends or up to seven days and the fee includes container delivery and removal.
Disposing of old furniture and appliances is now as easy as dragging it to your curb. Effective Monday, October 6, 2008, City of Durham residents that receive curbside solid waste and recycling collection will now begin to receive free bulky item and white goods collection as well. According to Donald Long, director of the City’s Department of Solid Waste Management, the new curbside service is an expanded opportunity for residents to easily maintain the appearance of their properties.
“This new service allows our residents to get rid of bulky items and white goods at the curb with a monthly pick up,” Long said. “In the past, residents had to contact Durham One Call to schedule a bulky item pick up. Now, they will just need to sit out their bulky items and white goods on their scheduled day and we’ll handle it from there.”
Bulky items are considered common household items, such as furniture, exercise equipment, vacuums, grills, and bicycles, which do not fit inside the regular roll-out carts.
White goods are items such as refrigerators, freezers, window air conditioners, dishwashers, washers, and dryers.
Residents should place no more than five bulky items and/or white goods on the curb by 7 a.m. the day of their scheduled pick up.
The new collection schedule for Grande Park is as follows:
Bulky Item Collection – Third Monday of the month
White Goods Collection – Third Thursday of the month.
There are certain items that are prohibited from being included in this new monthly curbside service. These items include rocks, dirt, building materials, construction debris, loose leaves, large tree limbs, tree stumps, tires, propane tanks or car parts. These items should still be taken to the City’s Waste Disposal and Recycling Center at 2115 East Club Boulevard, Durham. Hazardous materials such as chemicals and paint are also prohibited with this new service and should be disposed of at the City’s Household Hazardous Waste Center, located at 1900 East Club Boulevard, Durham.
In addition to the new curbside bulky item pickup service, the City’s Department of Solid Waste Management is now also offering a new roll-off container rental service for both residents and business owners who need a large, temporary container to remove up to two tons of garbage from their properties. The 20-yard containers, which will hold 10 full-size pickup truck loads, are available for rent by the day, on weekends or up to seven days and the fee includes container delivery and removal.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Hello Neighbors! GRANDE PARK will be participating in the 25th Anniversary of NATIONAL NIGHT OUT, an annual event designed to strengthen our neighborhoods though police-community partnerships. The goal is to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, build support and participation in local anti-crime programs and, most importantly, send a message to criminals that our neighborhood is organized and fighting back. It's also the perfect opportunity to get to know your neighbors even better!
GRANDE PARK's NATIONAL NIGHT OUT event will be held TUESDAY AUGUST 5TH from 7-9 pm at the GRANDE PARK PLAYGROUND!!!
Refreshments for the kids and adults will be provided. Please plan to stop by, meet some neighbors and get information about GRANDE PARK's CRIME WATCH PROGRAM. Learn who your block captain is and provide your contact information so that your block captain can contact you in the event of a crime event in the area.We look forward to seeing you and your family at
GRANDE PARK's NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT
TUESDAY AUGUST 5 FROM 7-9PM AT THE GRANDE PARK PLAYGROUND!
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Carol Hammett at 341-1174 or
Shinnette Richmond at 471-8991
TUESDAY AUGUST 5 FROM 7-9PM AT THE GRANDE PARK PLAYGROUND!
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Carol Hammett at 341-1174 or
Shinnette Richmond at 471-8991
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Monday, June 16, 2008
Just a reminder we're still under Stage III Water Restrictions
which include the following Mandatory Measures:
1. Customers may water lawns, grass, trees, shrubbery, flowers, golf greens or vegetable gardens on Wednesdays and Saturdays ONLY, between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. OR 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
which include the following Mandatory Measures:
1. Customers may water lawns, grass, trees, shrubbery, flowers, golf greens or vegetable gardens on Wednesdays and Saturdays ONLY, between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. OR 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
2. Customers may only water during ONE of the allowed times each Wednesday and Saturday.
3. Do NOT wash down outside areas such as sidewalks, patios, driveways, or for other similar purposes.
4. Do NOT introduce water into wading pools or swimming pools except to the extent necessary to replenish losses due to evaporation or spillage, and maintain operation of chemical feed equipment. Special consideration may also be given for one-time draining, refilling, maintenance, and cleaning activities for both community and private pools.
5. Do NOT serve water in a restaurant or similar establishment except upon request.
6. Do NOT use water for any unnecessary purpose or intentionally waste water.
7. Do NOT wash the exterior of a motor vehicle except where a private well system is used, or where 50 percent or more of the water is recycled or where it can be demonstrated that 30 gallons of water or less are used to wash the vehicle.
3. Do NOT wash down outside areas such as sidewalks, patios, driveways, or for other similar purposes.
4. Do NOT introduce water into wading pools or swimming pools except to the extent necessary to replenish losses due to evaporation or spillage, and maintain operation of chemical feed equipment. Special consideration may also be given for one-time draining, refilling, maintenance, and cleaning activities for both community and private pools.
5. Do NOT serve water in a restaurant or similar establishment except upon request.
6. Do NOT use water for any unnecessary purpose or intentionally waste water.
7. Do NOT wash the exterior of a motor vehicle except where a private well system is used, or where 50 percent or more of the water is recycled or where it can be demonstrated that 30 gallons of water or less are used to wash the vehicle.
Hopefully we will get some steady rain this summer, all the grass is already getting brown!
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