Crime Report: August 3-9, 2012

This past week we had five home burglaries and three UBEVs (Unlawful Breaking and Entering Vehicles).

This was the worst week of the year for us.  It is imperative that we stay vigilant and report anything suspicious.

The first home burglary occurred on Pumphouse Road between 7:45 and 10:15 a.m. on July 30.  The resident returned home to find her front door forced open.  The thief had taken a television and two computers.

The second home burglary occurred on Crestview Drive between 10:30 a.m. on August 3 and 6:45 a.m. on August 6.  The home was entered through a window towards the rear of the home. The thief took an iPad, a GPS and a silver service. The victim’s alarm was on but did not activate.

The third home burglary occurred on Ridge Drive between 12 p.m. on August 5 and 8:30 a.m. on August 6.  The thief entered the home after a door on the back patio had been forced open.  It is not known what if any items were taken.

The fourth home burglary occurred on Sharpsburg Drive between August 2 and 6. It appears that a ladder was used to enter the home through a window.  The victim had his alarm on, and it may have malfunctioned. The thief took an iPod, jewelry and other items.

The fifth home burglary occurred on Beverly Drive on August 8 between 8 and 11 a.m. The thief pried a back door open and took jewelry, computers and cash.

The first UBEV occurred on Park Lane Ct. E. between 9:30 p.m. on July 24 and 10 a.m. on July 25. The victim left his golf clubs in his unlocked vehicle, and they were taken. It occurred the same time and was committed by the same thief who took items from the Beverly Drive UBEV that was reported last week.

The second UBEV occurred at the hotel on US 280 between 8 p.m. on August 5 and 6:50 a.m. on August 6. The thief entered an unlocked vehicle and took tools, an ipPod, a GPS and cash.

The third UBEV occurred on River Bend Road during the day on August 8 while a man was working.  His work truck was unlocked, and a thief took tools from his truck.

A citizen requested that the update members be reminded that Jefferson County does not send out tag expiration reminders.  Also, remember to make sure your insurance card is updated to indicate that your insurance is currently in effect.  If either has expired, you could get a ticket.