13 THINGS YOUR BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU

1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.

2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.

3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste... and taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they have.

4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it..

5. If it snows while you're out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks into the house.. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead giveaway.

6. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don't let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it's set. That makes it too easy.

7. A good security company alarms the window over the sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom - and your jewelry. It's not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.

8. It's raining, you're fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door - understandable. But understand this: I don't take a day off because of bad weather.

9. I always knock first.. If you answer, I'll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don't take me up on it.)
10. Do you really think I won't look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet.

11. Here's a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids' rooms.

12. You're right: I won't have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it's not bolted down, I'll take it with me.

13. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. If you're reluctant to leave your TV on while you're out of town, you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television. (Find it at http://www.faketv/.com/)

8 MORE THINGS A BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU:

1. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never, ever look like a crook.

2. The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors.

3. I'll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he'll stop what he's doing and wait to hear it again. If he doesn't hear it again, he'll just go back to what he was doing. It's human nature.

4. I'm not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house without setting it?

5. I love looking in your windows. I'm looking for signs that you're home, and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I'd like. I'll drive or walk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets.

6. Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It's easier than you think to look up your address.

7. To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it's an invitation.

8. If you don't answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.

Sources: Convicted burglars in North Carolina , Oregon , California , and Kentucky ; security consultant Chris McGoey, who runshttp://www.crimedoctor.com// and Richard T. Wright, a criminology professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, who interviewed 105 burglars for his book Burglars on the Job.

Protection for you and your home:
If you don't have a gun, here's a more humane way to wreck someone's evil plans for you.

WASP SPRAY

A friend who is a receptionist in a church in a high risk area was concerned about someone coming into the office on Monday to rob them when they were counting the collection. She asked the local police department about using pepper spray and they recommended to her that she get a can of wasp sprayinstead.

The wasp spray, they told her, can shoot up to twenty feet away and is a lot more accurate, while with the pepper spray, they have to get too close to you and could overpower you. The wasp spray temporarily blinds an attacker until they get to the hospital for an antidote. She keeps a can on her desk in the office and it doesn't attract attention from people like a can of pepper spray would. She also keeps one nearby at home for home protection.. Thought this was interesting and might be of use.

FROM ANOTHER SOURCE:
On the heels of a break-in and beating that left an elderly woman in Toledo dead, self-defense experts have a tip that could save your life.

Val Glinka teaches self-defense to students at Sylvania Southview High School . For decades, he's suggested putting a can of wasp and hornet spray near your door or bed.
Glinka says, "This is better than anything I can teach them."
Glinka considers it inexpensive, easy to find, and more effective than mace or pepper spray.. The cans typically shoot 20 to 30 feet; so if someone tries to break into your home, Glinka says, "spray the culprit in the eyes". It's a tip he's given to students for decades. It's also one he wants everyone to hear. If you're looking for protection, Glinka says look to the spray.

"That's going to give you a chance to call the police; maybe get out." Maybe even save a life.

Put your car keys beside your bed at night.
Tell your spouse, your children, your neighbors, your parents, your Dr.'s office, the check-out girl at the market, everyone you run across. Put your car keys beside your bed at night.

If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies. This tip came from a neighborhood watch coordinator. Next time you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of this: It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and requires no installation. Test it. It will go off from most everywhere inside your house and will keep honking until your battery runs down or until you reset it with the button on the key fob chain. It works if you park in your driveway or garage. If your car alarm goes off when someone is trying to break into your house, odds are the burglar/rapist won't stick around. After a few seconds all the neighbors will be looking out their windows to see who is out there and sure enough the criminal won't want that. And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot. The alarm can work the same way there. This is something that should really be shared with everyone. Maybe it could save a life or a sexual abuse crime.

Franklin County Sheriff's Department ~ 614-525-3333

Along with the residents of Pleasant Township, the Pleasant Township Trustees thank Lou and Jack Luther for maintaining the Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch.

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Neighborhood Watch

ALERTS & UPDATES

February 6, 2012

Pleasant Township Residents,

Unfortunately, burglaries have increased in January in our township partly because cold, wet weather prevents neighbors from noticing stangers in the vicinity. Three homes were entered without force, which means doors or windows were left unlocked.

The 5 burglaries were reported at:

3200+ Holt Rd. (FE thru rear door, misc jewelry & 2 TVs stolen;)

5500+ Lambert Rd. (X-Box gaming system;)

4800+ London-Groveport Rd. (X-box, Wii gaming systems, Apple laptop computer;)

8000 Alkire Rd. (X-Box & 8 games:) and

3300+ Norton Rd. (FE thru front door, 2 flat screen TVs stolen.)

Thefts occurred at:

6900+ Avon in Darbydale (cellphone taken by known intruder seen by residents;)

5100+ Lambert Rd. (trailer stolen from yard;)

7100+ Kropp Rd. (VCRs, DVDs, computer monitors, 2 outdoor chairs, iron bathtub, aluminum extension ladder;) and

1100+ Columbus St. ( 3 catalytic converters from vehicles in automobile lot.)

Please be aware of any strangers acting suspiciously in your vicinity. If deemed necessary, make a dated note of a description of the person(s), the vehicle and the suspicious activity. If necessary, phone the FCSD Radio Room at 525-3333 to report a burglary or theft in progress.

Lou and Jack Luther

Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

February 2, 2012

Oakhurst residents,

A house at 3300+ Norton Road across from our Oakhurst neighborhood was burglarized on Tuesday (1/31) afternoon. A flatscreen TV and a few other items were stolen. The homeowner was notified of the burglary while at work.

Lou and Jack Luther

PTNW

January 6, 2012

During December one burglary, one B&E of an unoccupied structure and 8 thefts were reported in Pleasant Township. The totals for 2011 are 21 burglaries, 17 B&E and 86 thefts occurred.

In 2009, we had 53 burglaries, in 2010, we had 28 burglaries. This is encouraging news. However, we had more thefts in 2011 than in 2009 (71) or 2010 (59.) Most thefts occur not from forced entry, but because someone has forgotten to lock their vehicle or garage doors. Most criminal offenses have occurred on rural roads rather than in neighborhoods.

The one burglary this month was reported at 6400+ Biggert Rd. Entry was gained by FE through a rear door. A Nintendo, Wii game, MB & HW cars and WWII items were stolen.

The one B&E was reported at 7100+ Kropp Rd. Forced entry into a shed. Lawnmower, hoes, shovels and rakes were stolen.

No forced entry was reported in six thefts at:

6700+ Lewis St. (purse & credit card in vehicle);

7700+ Alkire Rd. (power washer from garage);

6700+ Harrisburg-London Rd. ( credit card from vehicle);

3300+ Harrisburg- Georgesville Rd. ( Dell laptop computer, misc. jewelry stolen);

6300+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (diesel engine from garage); and

1000+ Columbus St. (I-phone from residence.)

Forced entry was used at 6700+ Harrisburg-London Rd.( GPS, misc. CDs, cigarette lighter converter) and

a salvage yard at 5800+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (30 auto batteries, 25 radiators, one tire grinder and one catalytic converter.)

Encourage all family members, neighbors and friends to verify that their vehicle and garage doors are locked when they are not in use.

Lou and Jack Luther

Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

December 7, 2011

Pleasant Township Neighborhood members,

We just received additional information on the following burglary and B&E:

5200+ Denton Rd. FE into garage, riding mower &

power washer stolen;

8700+ Alkire Rd. FE into church window, PA

system, misc. tools and

flashlights stolen;

We appreciate the efforts of the FCSD officer who helps us by providing this information. We also appreciate the residents who help keep us or the FCSD (525-3333) informed on suspicious activity and criminal offenses in their vicinity.

Lou and Jack Luther

Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

December 5, 2011

Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch members,

During November we had two burglaries, one breaking & entering of an unoccupied structure and two thefts reported in Pleasant Township according to the FCSD Detective Bureau report we receive each month. To date this year, we have had a total of 21 burglaries, 16 B&E, and 80 thefts. Although we have had a few more thefts this year than in 2009 or 2010, we have had fewer burglaries than the the 53 in 2009 or the 28 in 2010. The reduction in burglaries has been accomplished by the increase in patrolling of our neighborhoods and rural roads by the FCSD deputies and to an increase in public awareness of the need to take crime-preventive measures to decrease the liklihood of burglaries during the current economic recession.

The burglaries occurred at 6800+ Denton Road (FE) and at 8700+ Alkire Road. An attempted burglary occurred at 6600+ Gay Road, but was stopped when a brave 80 year-old lady confronted the young white man in her home. He and an accomplice had broken a front window to gain entry. The accomplice had walked out the front door. Their gray sedan was parked down the road from the house. Nothing was stolen.

The B&E and theft occurred at 5200+ Denton Road. Other thefts were at 7000+ London-Groveport Road (cell phone on playground) and at 7100+ Kropp Road (car battery charger and extension cord stolen from back porch.)

As reported in the Columbus Dispatch, the Franklin County Commissioners (O'Grady and Brown) are forcing the FCSD to make major cuts in their 2012 budget. Hopefully, this can be accomplished without reducing the patrolling of our rural roads and neighborhoods in Pleasant Township. Public safety is an important role of government!

Lou and Jack Luther

Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

November 18, 2011
On Gay Road near Harrisburg, someone knocked on the door and before the eldery lady could get to it, he left. She saw the back of him going down her sidewalk and his grey sedan was parked in her driveway. She went back into her room. A few minutes later, she heard a noise and when she walked into her kitchen there was a man standing in her hallway! Can you imagine how she felt??? She is 80 and lives alone. He had driven his car up the road and walked back to her house. He busted the window in the front of the house and let himself in. I imagine he didn't think she was home. She keeps the door to that room closed but he opened it and walked into her hallway. When she saw him she said, "What are you doing in my house?!!" He looked up at her astonished and turned around and jumped out the same window. Broad daylight into the front window! She said he was young (20's) a nice looking white man. The deputy sheriff called the detective and since no one was hurt and there was nothing stolen, they are not going to investigate it further.
November 4, 2011
During October, 4 burglaries, 1 B&E, and 3 thefts were reported by the FCSD Detective Bureau. The good news is that one case was closed (solved) by the FCSD in each category.

The burglaries occurred at:

5400+ Biggert Rd., forced entry through door, TV, jewelry, laptop computer & camera stolen;

2700+ Ohio Ave. in Georgesville, door kicked in by armed burglar, 2 cellphones, phone card, gold necklaces, camera, DVDs, meds stolen, CASE CLOSED;

5300+ London-Groveport Rd. (Rte. 665), crowbar used to break-in door, Apple computer, and TV stolen. Burglars walked through cornfield to enter house; and

5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. Lot 37A.

One B&E occurred at 8300+ Alkire Rd., an IBM Selective typewriter & stand were stolen. CASE CLOSED.

Thefts occurred at:

2800+ Adams St. in Georgesville, no FE, laptop computer & Playstation 3 stolen;

8300+ Alkire Rd., steel radio tower stolen, CASE CLOSED; and

5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd.

October 28, 2011
A house in the area of 5000 numbers of LONDON GROVEPORT RD ORIENT was broken into. The young wife was just across the road for lunch with her two boys and then ran into Grove City to pick something up. When she got back her back door was open and her house was trashed. They used a crow bar to get in. The sheriff was called. They took a brand new apple computer, a TV, and had tried to take the TV from the upstairs room but dropped it so they left it there broken. Her doors were locked, but that didn't seem to
deter the criminals.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

A member of our Neighborhood Watch sent this e-mail to us:

A parent at my son's football practice has told me of a recent surge of garage break ins around Holt Crossing. They are using a coat hanger to unhook the door from the opener. I went to Lowes and bought a sliding bar type lock that attaches to the door and slides thru the rail when the door is down. Here is a link form U Tube that shows they can get into your carage in 6 seconds

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMz1tXBVT1s

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

The following note is from a member of our Pleasant Township Neighborhood watch. It illustrates the need for all of us to discuss with our children what they should do in the event of an attempted burglary, that is: dial 911 or 525-3333 immediately. The action of these college-age children after the fact is excellent.

Hi Lou,

We returned from vacation last evening. While we were gone, there was an attempted break-in at our home. Our daughter was in the house. When she heard someone on the back deck trying to open the door, she left through the front door. (She heard them saying, "It's locked." We CANNOT figure why she did NOT call the sheriff's office or 911 as it was happening. She called a friend who lives in the trailer park down the road and he came down. (I still can't believe that he didn't call the sheriff's dept.)

Our son came home from Cincinnati and checked out the house and wired a bunch of cameras throughout. He's majoring in criminology and he didn't report this either. Anyway I thought that I'd let you know. It sounds like some of the things that you have described in your emails.

BTW - it happened around 8:30 p.m.

Another recent incident in our neighborhood has apparently prompted a neighbor to keep his garage door closed during the day. Men in a beat-up red truck nosed around his open garage and yard and then rang his doorbell. When the resident answered the door, they asked if he wanted to sell an item by his garage door. An eyewitness reported this incident to us.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
During August, just one burglary, one B & E, and 9 thefts were reported in Pleasant Township. At 5600+ Joy Rd. in Harrisburg, thieves entered an unlocked door and stole numerous wrenches and a tool box. At 7900+ Alkire Road, thieves entered an unocupied building through an unlocked door and stole an air compressor.

Most thefts are made without forced entry into a vehicle or yard: 4500+ London-Groveport Road (scrap metal); 7800+ Alkire Road (air compressor); 4400+ Zuber Road (prescription meds); 5900+ Harrisburg Road; 4400+ Zuber Road; and 6100 London-Groveport Road. Three other thefts were by deception or are closed cases. Numerous tools were taken by forced entry into a van at 6700 Lewis Drive near Norton Road.

We still have 3 deputies frequently patrolling Pleasant Township and hope we do not lose one due to any budget cuts made by Franklin County Commissioners as a result of cuts in funds distributed by the State of Ohio.

AUGUST 29, 2011
A second vehicle's windows were shattered by vandals at about 2:30 A.M. Sunday morning in the 6200+ block of Oakhurst Drive. Therefore, these were random acts of violence targeting vans parked at the end of driveways.

Television news reported this evening that even residents of Upper Arlington south of Lane Avenue have been victims of random thefts of opportunity, e.g. thefts from unlocked vehicles with valuable objects in plain view.

AUGUST 28, 2011

Very early Sunday morning (8/28) two windows on a van parked at the end of a driveway at 6200+ Oakhurst Drive were smashed out. Nothing was stolen. The victim speculates that the crime may have been committed by a vandal who had broken a garage window (or friend of his) at the residence in 2010. The victim had pursued the vandal and obtained a description for the FCSD. No other vehicles in Oakhurst Knolls were vandalized on 8/28. It is wise to park vehicles close to your house and have outdoor lighting on them to deter criminals.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2011

For the month of July, 2 burglaries, 2 B & E, and 6 thefts were reported in Pleasant Township. An adult was arrested for a burglary at 5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. on 7/21. Security cameras captured a picture of one of the burglars at 6000+ Lambert Rd. on 7/23. A suspect in this case is awaiting trial for a burglary he was indicted for in Columbus.

Thieves forced entry into a garage at 3800+ Neff Rd. on 7/10 and stole a power washer, metric tool set, hedger, welder, weed eater and generator. An unoccupied building was broken into on 7/11, at 7000+ Norwood Rd. in Darbyville.

Thefts occurred at 5200+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (garage door opener taken); 1000+ High St. in Georgesville (flat-bed trailer taken); 5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (2 bicycles taken); 6800+ Denton Road; 4900+ and 5200+ Big Run South Road. As usual these thefts were committed by amateur criminals just driving and walking up to vehicles or buildings and simply opening unlocked doors while residents are sleeping or not at home. Almost all of these thefts are preventable if we residents use outdoor lights, locks, security systems and, if necessary, security cameras.

If you live on a farm, do not trust strangers who pull into your driveway and ask stupid questions, e.g., "Is your truck for sale?" when no For Sale sign is visible. Three white men, aged mid 20s, driving an old white Blazer asked such a dumb question of a resident when she asked why they were in her driveway in July. Fortunately, they left when she said "no."

FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2011
Local woman forgets to lock her automobile doors & is robbed... read on...

I live on Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. I always lock my car doors.

Well last night I was carrying in groceries and didn't do it.

This morning around 6:45 I heard my garage door go up. And I looked out my bedroom window and saw a guy close my car door and jump into an older grandpa looking maroon car and drive off with my garage door opener.

I was so shocked! He was a white male is all that I can tell you.

I have powered off my electricity to my door and put rods thru the

door tracking. I am now waiting for sherriff to get here to file report.

I am losing work because of this guy.

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So please do not become a victim; always lock your vehicle doors!

Lou and Jack Luther

Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2011

In June, burglars were able to enter a home in Pleasant Township through an unlocked rear window and at another property through a garage with an unlocked overhead door. So, for your own protection, lock all windows and garage doors before leaving your property unattended day or night.

For the month, we had one burglary, one attempted burglary, two Breaking & Entering of unoccupied structures, and 11 thefts. The burglary of a Laptop, prescription drugs & a MP3 Player w/dock was made thru an unlocked rear window at 5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. The attempted burglary at 6400+ Lambert Road was made by prying on rear sliding glass doors. Security cameras captured pictures of a white male suspect. A neighbor's front door window was also broken. The unlocked garage door was lifted up at 5300+ Grove City Rd. and a power washer, air compressor, chain saw, trash can, & gas can w/fuel were stolen. Another unoccupied structure at 5600+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. was broken into.

Thefts of or from vehicles were at 6900+ Harrisburg Pike (catalytic converter); 4700+ Zuber Rd. (vehicle); 7200+ Kropp Rd. (tools); 7300+ Rouff Rd. ($50 bill, $20 in coins); 4400+ Rensch Rd. (computer monitor); 7200+ Kropp Rd. (4 CDs); 6700+ Johnson Rd. (tool box & tools); 6900+ Harrisburg Pike (trailer); 2300+ Gardner Rd; 5600+ Harrisburg Pike ( window forced down, duffle bag, clothes & prescription meds stolen); and 3200+ Seaman Rd. (generator stolen from parking lot at this address.)

FCSD deputies are on the outlook for a older, dull gray, U.S. made vehicle driven by a white male, age 30+, with tattoos on his arms. If you see this man acting suspiciously, call the FCSD Radio Room at 525-3333. We are not releasing the license plate # of the suspect at this time.

Lou and Jack Luther

Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

A resident at 5300+ Grove City Road reported that his garage was broken into either while he and his family were at the Columbus Zoo or during the night. A power washer was stolen.

Saturday, June 25, 2011

One of our contacts and her neighbor had their homes broken into this week in the 6100 block of Lambert Rd. The following is her description of the crime and the suspects:

I am on your contact list for neighborhood updates, Just wanted to tell you my neighbor's house was broken into last week. I came home Thursday night and one of my front door windows had been broken (no one got into the house, maybe they got scared off). My neighbor does have cameras and caught one man on tape. He is white and has tattoos on his arms. There is also another man with him and a woman. They drive a dull blue to grey car. The 3 suspects are in our area and watching our homes.

Lou and Jack Luther

Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

A deputy sheriff caught two thieves breaking into vehicles near Norton Rd. north of Pleasant Township very early Wednesday morning (6/22). Unfortunately, they are not the only thieves breaking into vehicles in southwestern Franklin County. 20 of the last 28 thefts in Jackson and Pleasant Townships were items taken from unlocked vehicles according to two deputy sheriffs who were at the last Pleasant TWP. Trustees meeting.

Lou and Jack Luther

Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

Monday, June 6, 2011
According to the FCSD, three burglaries and 18 thefts were reported in May in Pleasant TWP.

On May 5, a forced entry through sliding glass doors was made at 7500+ Harrisburg-London Road. A video game console, 2 televisions, laptop computer, electric guitar, 2 cameras and an I-Pod were stolen. On May 10, a motorcycle and air compressor was stolen from the property at 5700+ Lambert Road. On May 13, a rifle w/magazine was taken from the residence at 6900_ London-Groveport Road. On April 28, a burglary occurred at a Sunoco Station at 6900+ Harrisburg Pike. Damage was done to the building and 120 cartons of cigarettes, 50 cans of chewing tobacco, and several cases of beer were stolen.

Thefts from unlocked vehicles were reported at the following addresses: 5600+ Darbycrest Road (18 ft. home-built trailer); 5300+ Norton Road (purse w/money & credit cards); 6400+London-Groveport Road (computer projection system & cash); 6400+ London-Groveport Road (cash, stethoscope, watch and savings acct. book); 5300+ Infinity Drive in Thornhill Farms (I-Pod, GPS, $20, phone charger from auto in garage); 5300+ Thornhill CT. (gym bag, heart-rate monitor, I-Pod & swim goggles); 3000+ Seaman Road (cellphone charger, MP3 Player & change); 9000+ Alkire Road (portable DVD player); 9400+ Alkire Road (duffle bag); 8800+ Alkire Road ($24 & 5 collectable coins); 8900+

Alkire Road (cordless drill & case); 5500_ Beatty Road; 7300+ Stahl Road; 6700+ Harrisburg Road; 6600+ Harrisburg Road; 4200 Zuber Road; plus 920 Sycamore Street & 1000+ Maple Street in Harrisburg.

Please remind your friends, relatives and neighbors always to lock their vehicles in order to prevent thefts.

As many of you know, Franklin County Sheriff Jim Karnes passed away last week He was a resident of Georgesville in Pleasant TWP. His passing is a tremendous loss for his family, friends, employees and the residents of Pleasant TWP.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

On May 20-21, thieves broke into 5 unlocked autos just west of Georgesville in Pleasant Township and stole mostly money left in the automobiles. If you have neighbors and friends who leave their cars outside at night, please remind them to lock their cars and remove any valuables. Potential thieves are frequently looking for easy opportunities to steal after dark during this warm weather season.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Unfortunately, Pleasant Township has had 3 burglaries and 6 thefts in the first two weeks in May. Most of the crimes were committed in Darbydale. Two thefts were reported in Thornhill Farms.

Please do not leave valuable items in plain sight in vehicles or in your home. Use outdoor lighting to discourage potential thieves.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Just two burglaries and 4 thefts were reported in Pleasant Township in April. On April 3, burglars forced their way into 5400+ Rensch Rd. and stole a chainsaw and floor jack. On April 26, burglars entered 6600+ London-Groveport Rd. and stole a circular saw and an air conditioner.

On April 1, a resident left a gun in a vehicle which was reported stolen during a test drive by a prospective buyer. On April 5, a 32" flat-screen TV was stolen from an unlocked vehicle at 5300+ Kirkwood Dr. On April 7, a resident of 5200+ Osprey reported his credit card was used w/o permission by a known person. On April 12, an Ohio license plate was stolen off of a vehicle at 6600+ Darby Blvd.

We continue to be blessed by vigilant neighbors and the patrolling of Deputy Sheriffs in our township. As many of you now know, our long-serving Franklin County Sheriff Jim Karnes, who lives in Pleasant Township, has recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. We join his family and employees in wanting him to be successful in his battle with this disease.

Lou and Jack Luther

Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

At the Pleasant Township Trustees meeting on April 12, a FCSD deputy asked that citizens be on the lookout for these known burglars: a couple in a very rusty old white or silver bullet-shaped Datsun, Saturn or Chrysler "K" car. The hub caps are missing on the drivers side of the car. The man is about 6' tall, weighs about 170 lbs., age 35- 50, has short brown hair, broken and yellow teeth and looks unkempt. The woman is 5' 4" tall, weighs about 120 lbs., mid-twenties, and has long dark blonde hair. They have knocked on numerous back doors and asked illogical questions when a resident answers the door. If nobody answers the door, they have broken into homes and stolen property, most recently on April 2.

If you observe this auto and couple, please phone the FCSD at 525-3333 and report the rusty old white car's license #, if you can, the couples's activities and the location and direction they are headed.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

At the March 8, 2011 meeting of the Pleasant TWP. trustees, a FCSD deputy reported that two men were caught recently in the act of stealing copper piping in a vacant house in the vicinity of Seaman and Harrisburg-Wrightsville Roads in southern Pleasant Township.
Just one burglary and three thefts were reported within Pleasant Township in February. A burglar forced entry through the front door at 3500+ Norton Rd. and took misc. jewelry.

A 16" canoe was stolen at 8500+ Opossum Rd. A mailbox and the mail were stolen at 4800+ Norton Rd. The door lock was damaged on a vehicle at 2700+ Old Kropp Rd. and a Garmin GPS Unit was stolen.

Fraud was reported in incidents at 5300+ Timberlake and 5500+ Gay Rd.

The copper pipes burglary on Oakhurst Rd. was actually reported on January 29.

Please continue to be vigilant when the weather improves later in March.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011
An owner of a vacant home on Oakhurst Drive has had all of the copper piping stolen from the house sometime this month. A deputy had noticed an open door on the house one February morning while patrolling, but erroneously assumed that one of the owners had parked their car in the garage while checking on the house.

So if you notice an open door or window in a vacant house in your neighborhood, please call the owner or the FCSD radio room at 525-3333.

Also remember that an unlit or vacant house with a "For Sale" sign in the front yard is a temptation to potential thieves.

Thursday, February 10, 2011
At 11:25 a.m. at 8700+ Alkire Road, a man with a gray car knocked on the front door. Despite a barking dog at the window, nobody answered the door. So he went to the back of the house and busted in a basement window. He left the property because the security sytem alarm was activated. If the owner of the house had not had the security system, the man would have definitely entered the house and taken whatever he wanted. Because this house had been burglarized a few years ago, the owner had made the wise investment in the security system.

Lou and Jack Luther

Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

February 4, 2011
Fortunately, crime is still low in our township. Just one burglary, two breaking & entering crimes and 4 thefts were committed. The burglary of ten guns, a flat-screen TV, gold bracelets, etc. was by forced entry into 7900+ Harrisburg-London Road. Copper pipes and wiring were taken from the B & E into two vacant homes at 3000+ Kropp Road and 8100+ London-Groveport Road. Thefts occurred at 3200+ Tam O'Shanter Place (cell-phones in UPS package on front porch in Oakhurst), 6200+ Harrisburg-London Road (suspect known by resident), 8610 Opossum Run, and 5570+ Gay Road. Items stolen included money, a gift card, snowblower, a purse and false teeth.

Again, do not leave valuable items in plain sight in motor vehicles to tempt potential thieves.

Lou and Jack Luther

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