Crime & Safety
Local Resident Wants Neighborhood Watch As Crime Increases
More vigilance is needed in response to local crime, residents say.
A resident of the Drayton Woods subdivision in Tucker wants to start a neighborhood watch program after a seeing an increase in car break-ins in recent weeks.
Elias Leverett posted on Facebook: "Residents of Drayton Woods and surrounding subdivisions: someone is trying to break into cars by gaining access through your sunroof. Have had someone attempt this in two cars in my driveway off Brantford Drive. The thefts and brake-ins in our areas (are) getting out of hand. I want to start up a true Neighborhood Watch with active members, some of (whom) would be POST Certified."
It's not just that part of town that's having problems. David Diaz commented: "I live in the Midvale area and am experiencing the same with break-ins (not through sunroofs). Something needs to be done about it ASAP."
Everett explained what is needed. "Basically it's an off duty cop, someone that can detain and use force."
"Street Tip #1: Don't leave anything in a car, even if you don't think it is valuable," wrote Bruce Nutter.
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