August 3, 2015

During July, five thefts and one attempted burglary were reported in Pleasant Township.

The thefts were at:

6200+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (dangerous prescription drugs stolen;)
5100+ Neff Rd. (Samsung Galaxy Notebook 3 stolen;)
5800+ Harrisburg Pike (Ohio driver’s license, wallet, credit card and make-up stolen;)
5300+ Evans Dr. in Darbydale (unlocked car stolen;) and
6200+ London-Groveport Rd. (dirt stolen.)

The one attempted burglary was at:

6200+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (nothing stolen.)

Lou and Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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June 3, 2015

Pleasant Township residents:

During May, no burglaries or break-ins of unoccupied structures were reported in our township. However, six thefts, three of which were on London-Groveport Rd. were reported. Also, three thefts were accomplished by breaking car windows.

The thefts were at:

5800+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. near a pond (FE by breaking car window,2 bank credit cards, wallet, 2 pairs of prescription glasses, Fossil purse, small pocket knife, driver’s and marriage licenses stolen; )
2700+ old Kropp Rd. (FE by breaking car window, gym bag, shoes, swimsuit, $200 in cash, black leather purse, make-up bag, orange & white shirt, meds, living wills & cards, health insurance card and work I.D. cards; )
7200 Kropp Rd. (I-Phone stolen at PVMS; )
6600+ London-Groveport Rd. (utility trailer stolen; )
8400+ Alkire Rd. ( FE by breaking out passenger car window, wallet, SSN card, medical license, 5 credit cards & debit card stolen: )
6100+ London-Groveport Rd. (metal fire pit and misc. lawn ornaments stolen; ) and
6900+ London-Groveport Rd. (Ohio license plate stolen.)

Please advise family members and close friends not to leave valuable items in plain sight even if their vehicle doors are locked. Many criminals are always looking for easy theft opportunities.

On July 14, a representative from the FCSD Community Relations Bureau will make a safety presentation for residents at the Pleasant Township Fire Department on Tuesday, July 14, at 7 P.M. Valuable crime prevention information will be presented at that time. Please share this information with your neighbors.

Lou & Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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April 9, 2015

Of the 3 burglaries and 3 thefts reported during March, all but one involved the stealing of firearms.

The 3 burglaries were at:

5100+ Norton Rd. (FE thru front door, gun cabinet, 2 rifles w/scopes, pistol, 2 bladed knife, DVD player, cowboy belt, sweatshirt & 32” TV stolen,)
5800+ Lambert Rd. (60” TV, key to large gun safe, rear French doors, fanny pack, 11 fingerprint cards, wedding ring set, diamond hoop earrings, field camera, gold watch w/diamond, 2 Cabella gift cards, $100 bill, $60 & small handgun) and
5100+ Lukens Rd. (FE thru front door, .22 revolver, gold necklace, misc. costume jewelry, wood jewelry chest, 50” TV, laptop computer & 50” flat screen TV.)

The 3 thefts were at:

5300+ Norton Rd. at gas station (Ohio driver’s license stolen,)
4800+ Lukens Rd. (one firearm stolen) and
5700+ Rensch Rd. (one firearm stolen.)

Lou and Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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February 4, 2015

One Burglary, 2 B&E’s of unoccupied structures at the same address, and 5 thefts were reported in Pleasant Township during January.

The burglary was at:

5400+ Beatty Rd. (FE thru back door, cross bow, radio and 20 pedal tractor were stolen.)

The two B&Es were reported two days apart at 7700+ Alkire Rd.:

(FE thru rear door, freezer, refrigerator and, wood burning stove) and
(riding mower, coal-burning stove, freezer and tools stolen.)

The 5 thefts were at:

6600+ London-Groveport Rd. (FE thru side door of auto parked in side yard in Darbydale (2 packs of cigarettes stolen,)
7200+ Kropp Rd. (not PVMS, I-Phone stolen,)
5500+ Timberlake Circle, (bank card, SS card, and Ohio driver’s license stolen,)
5400+ Norton Rd. (FE thru first floor side window, suitcase, laptop and Swiss army knife stolen) and
5300+ Lambert Rd. (mail stolen.)

If you have senior citizen neighbors who might be ill, please check on them in case they need help during this cold winter.

Lou and Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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August 6, 2014

Pleasant Township residents:

During July, 3 burglaries, 6 thefts and one B&E of an unoccupied building were reported in Pleasant Township.

The burglaries were committed at:

4500+ London-Groveport Rd. (FE thru side door, guns, knife and camera stolen;)
7300+ Stahl Rd. (FE thru rear window, guns, tools, I-Pod, costume jewelry and meds stolen;) and
6200+ London-Groveport Rd. ( no FE, 2 cell phones and one bed sheet stolen.)

The 6 thefts were committed at:

5200+ Norton Rd. (telecommunications fraud;)
5900+ Harrisburg=Georgesville Rd. (X-box and 12 games stolen;)
Unknown address (flatbed trailer stolen from property;)
6100+ London-Groveport Rd. (jewelry stolen;)
7600+ Stahl Rd. ($2500 in cash stolen;) and
3400+ Gardener Rd. (tackle box, fishing license and supplies stolen.)

A B&E of an unoccupied building was committed at:

7600+ Stahl Rd. (no FE, guns, ammo and tools were stolen.)

Our contact at the FCSD Detective Bureau is currently on vacation. When she returns later this month, we will learn the address of the stolen flatbed trailer. We will also learn if any other criminal offenses were reported during July.

If you see person(s) acting suspiciously on your property or in your neighborhood, please phone the FCSD Radio Room at 525-3333. Be able to describe the person(s) ( color hair, clothes, race, and approximate age, their suspicious behavior and their vehicles(brand, color and age) plus which direction they are headed when you phone the Radio Room.

Lou and Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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July 3, 2014

Pleasant Township residents:As reported earlier, a B&E of a shed occurred at 7100+ Johnson Rd. in June (no FE, weed eater, compressor, and misc. tools were stolen.) All outbuildings should have locks and exterior lights on it at night.

Lou and Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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July 2, 2014

Usually during the summer we have more thefts than burglaries. However, this year we must have numerous burglars operating in our township. Remember to keep exterior lights on your residence overnight; keep windows covered when not at home and when workers are trimming trees, etc.; put inexpensive steel rods just below the inside of exterior knobs; close and lock windows and doors even when working outside in your yard; and invest in a security system if you can.

The seven burglaries were at:

5500+ London-Groveport Rd. (FE thru back door, guns, electronics and money stolen;)
6700+ Bluebird Drive in Timberlake (FE by breaking window, nothing stolen;)
5500+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. ( no FE, cash stolen;)
5900+ Lambert Rd. (FE thru side door, removed power box, removed and damaged ADT keypad & wiring, safe and money taken from residence;)
5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (FE thru first floor door, 5 guns, ammo, weapon accessories, 2 TVs and 2 gaming systems stolen;)
6700+ London-Groveport Rd. ( FE thru first floor window, nothing stolen;) and
6700+ Bluebird Drive in Timberlake, FE thru first floor window, TV, jewelry and cash stolen.)

The 5 thefts were at:

5500+ Dawn Drive (no FE, coins, CDs and jacket stolen from auto;)
6500+ Creamer Rd. (no FE, credit card, bank checks and prescription meds stolen;)
5500+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (no FE, cash, credit card, car FOB stolen;)
5300+ Thornhill Ct. (FE by breaking by breaking auto passenger window, tool belt, I-Pad and GPS stolen) and
6000+ London-Groveport Rd. (no FE, lottery tickets stolen.)

The one B&E of an unoccupied building was at 7100+ Johnson Rd. When we know how entry was gained and what was stolen, we will share the information.

Lou and Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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June 3, 2014

We now have the following information for the burglary at:

6700+ Johnson Rd. (FE by kicking in front door, misc. jewelry and 36” Bravia TV stolen.)

During May, 4 burglaries and 6 thefts were reported in our township.

The burglaries were at:

5200+ Lambert Rd. (no FE, electronics, jewelry & shoes stolen,)
5700+ Grove City Rd. (FE thru rear basement window, TV & gold coins stolen,)
6700+ Johnson Rd. and
6100+ Graessle Rd. (No FE, guns & coins stolen.)

The thefts were at:

1700+ Darby Creek Rd. (misuse of credit card obtained by deception,)
5600+ Linn Rd. (no FE, bicycle stolen,)
7900+ Haenzel Rd. (no FE, credit/debit card stolen,)
6100+ Gay Rd. (no FE, dirt bike stolen,)
5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (no FE, car stolen with duplicate key,) and
7200+ Kropp Rd. PVMS (no FE, phone stolen.)

We have moved to Jackson TWP, but will continue to attend township meetings and maintain the PTNW because Jackson TWP is in our FCSD patrol district, plus we continue to care about the residents of Pleasant TWP.

Lou and Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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May 5, 2014

A burglary occurred at 6700+ Darby Creek Rd. in April (no FE, TV stolen.)

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May 2, 2014

Three burglaries and 7 thefts were reported in Pleasant Township during April.

The burglaries were at:

5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (FE, pistol, bottle of meds & cell phone were stolen,)
4500+ London-Groveport Rd. (no FE, misc. tools & TV stolen)
5700+ Grove City Rd. (FE thru front door, laptop computer stolen.)

The thefts were at:

7000+ Biggert Rd. (laptop computer stolen,)
5400+ Grove City Rd. (no FE, welder, ladder, headphones, 2 suspects being sought,)
1300+ Darby Creek Drive (FE into auto, purse with cash, credit & debit cards and OH driver’s license in it stolen,)
6700+ Harrisburg Pike (no FE, 30 various vehicles’ batteries stolen,)
5800+ Grove City Rd. (tailgate taken from truck,)
1400+ Darby Creek Drive (FE by breaking window in auto, purse stolen) and
7600+ London-Groveport Rd. (no FE, wallet stolen.)

Now that warmer weather is here, please remember to cover your windows, do not leave valuables in plain sight in your home, auto or yard, and be aware of strangers in your neighborhood. If you observe strangers acting suspiciously, phone the FCSD Radio Room at 525-3333 and report the suspicious individual’s activity and appearance.

Lou and Jack Luther

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March 2, 2014

Pleasant Township Residents:
The FCSD Administration has decided that their Community Relation personnel should provide information to local townships and Neighborhood Watch groups re: criminal offenses. A FCSD deputy is supposed to disseminate this information to Townships and Neighborhood Watch groups. Unfortunately, this is not producing results yet. Therefore, we cannot yet identify the items stolen in most of the following 3 burglaries and 6 thefts:

Burglaries:

3600+ Lukens Rd. on 2/25 (cash, pills and jewelry,)
7400+ Harrisburg-London Rd. on 2/26, and
5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. on 2/27.

Thefts:

5300+ Big Run South Rd. on 2/7,
5500+ Gay Rd on 2/3 (identity theft,)
5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. on 2/1,
5200+ Denton Rd. on 2/10,
1000+ High St. in Georgesville on 2/19 (motor vehicle.)
7400+ Harrisburg-London Rd. on 2/21.

When we have more information from the Community Relations personnel and/or a deputy, we will send another e-mail with that information.
Sgt. Charley Brown, who is the head of the Community Relations Division, made an excellent presentation on crime prevention and rules for using a gun to prevent a criminal offense at the Georgesville Community Club on February 12.

Lou and Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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February 28, 2014

Last Wednesday, 3 people were arrested on Harrisburg-Georgesville road for stealing property. ( 1 female ( driver) 2 males ) They were stealing scrap metal and other items. No forced entry. A detective stated one confessed to other thefts in the area.

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February 25, 2014

A brave resident of our township noticed a white pick-up truck parked behind a house on Lukens Rd. today. He pulled into the driveway and blocked the truck. A mother-daughter team had broken into the house and stolen pills, money and jewelry. The resident phoned a friend and asked him to bring a gun. The FCSD was called, too. The two women from Georgesville were arrested by the FCSD Deputies and are now behind bars. Inasmuch as they were caught in the act, they probably will be tried and convicted of burglary.

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February 4, 2014

Pleasant Township Residents – As mentioned earlier 3 B&Es by forced entry were reported in Pleasant Township during January. They were at: 6000+
Harrisburg Pike ( FE thru front door, cash and cigarettes stolen,) 6700+ Lewis Drive (FE into vacant home through garage, copper, air conditioning unit, hot water tank and dishwasher stolen,) and 6600+ Darby Blvd. (FE into vacant home through first floor door, kitchen sink & faucet, wiring & circuits, furnace and hot water tank stolen.)

We do know burglars are living in Pleasant Township. Unfortunately, we need to look out for each other’s homes. Report any suspicious activity around vacant homes immediately to the FCSD Radio room at 525-3333.

Lou and Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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February 4, 2014

During January, two burglaries were reported at:

6900+ Harrisburg Pike (FE into business, attempted to steal ATM machine) and
5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (FE by known person through the door, stole clothing, Polaroid tablet, and a nerf basketball hoop.)

The only theft was at:

2600+ Old Kropp Rd. (CDS, DVDs and DVD Player stolen from unlocked vehicle.)

Three unoccupied buildings were broken into at:

6000+ Harrisburg Pike,
6700+ Lewis Road and
6600+ Darby Road.

When we learn what items were stolen, we will send another e-mail.

The FCSD Community Relations Department personnel will appear at the Georgesville Community Center at 7 P.M. on Wednesday, February 12, toupdate us on recent break-ins and to discuss how to prevent crimes in our communities. All are welcome to attend this meeting.

Lou and Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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January 8, 2014

Unfortunately, it appears a burglary ring may be operating in our township because we have had 6 burglaries reported during December. They were at:

8700+ Alkire Rd. FE thru rear garage door(nothing stolen probably because of dogs,)
9200+ Alkire Rd. FE thru rear window (nothing stolen,)
4800+ Rensch Rd. (jewelry, no suspect,)
4800+ London-Groveport Rd. (misc. firearms, no suspect,)
6200+ London-Groveport Rd. (TV and a safe, no suspect,) and
7100+ Kropp Rd. (misc. tools, appliances, building material, no suspect.)

We had one B&E reported at:

4700+ Opossum Run Rd. (misc. tools taken from unlocked shed.)

The two thefts were at:

3300+ Seamon Dr. (lawn tractor & furnace unit taken, arrests made,) and
6200+ London-Groveport Rd. (misuse of credit card.)

Last Sunday it appears that a burglary was attempted again on Alkire Road while the owner was present.

We use steel bars on the inside of our outside door handles to deter break-ins of our house.

Lou and Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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December 3, 2013

The following e-mail is from a Pleasant Township resident. This shows the value of a security system and big dogs!

Lou Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

Hi Lou,
Just wanted to let you know my house was broken into yesterday. They pryed the service door open going into my garage which is located in the rear of the house, not visible from the road. The alarm went off when they entered the kitchen from the garage. Between the alarm and the dogs they closed the door and left. Nothing was taken. My alarm went off at 2:30 p.m. The door they pryed open, was very secure. My son put it in using the extra heavy steel plates longer screws, extra screws, heavy duty deadbolt. I have a feeling by the way my dog was acting, the person got dog bit. I hope so anyway!

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November 30, 2013

Just one burglary, 2 armed robberies and 2 thefts were reported in Pleasant Township during November.

The one burglary was at:

7000+ Gay Rd. (FE thru rear door, U.S. currency, firearms stolen.)

The 2 robberies were at:

5500+ Norton Rd. (2 white males with guns, U.S. currency, cigs & alcohol,)
5300+ Norton Rd. (same 2 white males with guns, U.S. currency.)

These same armed robbers also robbed a resident of Pickaway County during November.

The 2 thefts were at:

5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (unknown items stolen,)
5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (one week later, no FE, prescription drugs taken by known person.)

At the Pleasant Township Trustees meeting on November 26, Nancy Hunter, the chairperson, announced that our 911 phone calls are answered by the Sheriff's Dept and dispatched by Grove City. Inasmuch as the Grove City Fire Dept. uses www.smart911.com in order to have medical profiles of residents who may have an emergency, our residents can also provide medical profiles for our Pleasant Township firemen & medics. With this knowledge, our firemen and medics can be better prepared to help residents. So if you would like to register your profile for any possible future use by our emergency personnel, go to www.smart911.com and follow the directions. We have done this.

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November 3, 2013

During October, one burglary, 7 thefts, 3 Breaking & Entering of unoccupied structures and one aggravated robbery were reported in our Township.

The one burglary was at:

6200+ Graessle Rd. (entry thru unlocked door, prescription drugs taken.)

The 7 thefts were at:

4500+ London-Groveport Rd. (motor vehicle stolen,)
9400+ Alkire Rd. (misc. tools and a computer were taken from vehicle,)
9100 Alkire Rd. (firearm taken from vehicle,)
9000 Alkire Rd. (motor vehicle stolen)
1000+ Chenoweth St. in Harrisburg (motor vehicle stolen,)
5300 Evans Dr. in Darbydale (a known person stole a cell phone) and
6100+ London-Groveport Rd. (motor vehicle stolen.)

The 3 B&Es were at:

5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (FE by kicking in front door, unknown items taken)
8900 Alkire Rd. (FE into garage, sledgehammer and two drills taken) and
5600+ London-Groveport Rd. (surveillance camera shows pictures of thieves, jewelry and TV taken.)

The aggravated robbery was at:

6300+ Norton Rd. (two white males with a handgun robbed a person of his currency.)

One of the 4 stolen motor vehicles was recovered in our township.

As winter weather approaches, we will see an increase in criminal offenses committed during the day while residents are at work or school. So be sure to lock all doors and cover windows to help prevent a thief from stealing your valuables.

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Sept. 28, 2013

During September, 2 burglaries and 4 thefts were reported in Pleasant Township. Several auto break-ins occurred on Riebel and Gardner Roads, but none were reported to the FCSD at 525-3333.

The burglaries were at:

8800+ Alkire Rd. (no FE because were keys were hidden on or by front porch, 2 laptops and one I-Pad stolen,) and 8400+ Alkire Rd. (no FE, 3 computers stolen.) The 4 thefts were at: 5400+ Lambert Rd. (vehicle “tow dolly” taken from property,) 8000+ Alkire Rd. (unauthorized use of credit card,) 8700+ Riebel Rd. ( $62,000 truck stolen and recovered in Lincoln Village S. in Prairie Township,) and 5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (no FE, theft of drugs by known suspect.)Auto break-ins usually occur when valuable items are left in plain sight whether auto is locked or not.

Lou and Jack Luther,
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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August 30, 2013

During August, three burglaries and one theft were reported in our township. The one theft was at 2300+ Darby Creek Drive (2 toolboxes taken from residence.)

The 3 burglaries were at:

9000+ Geirich Rd. (FE thru front door, an I-Pod Touch and several guns were taken on separate trips,)
5500+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (No FE, misc. vehicle parts taken,) and
3300+ Seaman Rd. (FE by damaging French doors with blunt object, (Nook tablet, Men’s gold watch w/ small diamond, two 9mm pistols, 357 revolver, stainless 223 rifle, 243 bolt action rifle, 22 bolt action rifle, 12 gauge pump shotgun, 22LR /22 mag. single action pistol, and 22 LR pistol reported at separate times.)

Please remember to cover windows so burglars cannot see valuable guns, etc. through uncovered windows.

Lou and Jack Luther,
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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August 16, 2013

We now know that the third theft that occurred in Rolling Hills last month was the taking of a set of golf clubs from an unlocked vehicle.

Lou and Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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August 5, 2013

Just one burglary was reported on 7/22 at 5600+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (FE by kicking in front door; jewelry, cash, computer equipment and firearms were stolen.)

The 10 thefts were reported at:

3600+ Lukens Rd. (tools taken fro vehicle,)
7300+ Kropp Rd. (wallet & cash taken from vehicle,)
3500+ Rolling Hills Lane (ring & change taken from vehicle,)
3500+ Rolling Hills Lane (vehicle stolen,)
3700+ Lukens Rd. (bench taken from porch,)
5100+ Lambert Rd. (firearm taken,)
8400+ Opossum Run Rd. (cameras and equipment taken,)
6400+ Gay Rd. (weed eater, truck tire, jumper cables, computer equipment & firearms taken,) and
8300+ London-Groveport Rd. and3500+ Rolling Hills Lane.
Rolling Hills residents should be made aware that 3 thefts occurred there at 3 different residences during early July.

On June 30, 2 thefts were reported at:

4800+ Lukens Rd. (credit card, cash, and I.D. taken from vehicle) and
2600+ Darby Creek Dr. (purse, change & I.D. taken from vehicle.)

Remember to keep porch lights on at night and windows covered when not at home to discourage thefts.

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July 3, 2013

During June, we had 4 burglaries, 2 B&Es, plus one attempted B&E, and 12 thefts in Pleasant Township.

The burglaries were committed at:

5100+ Norton Rd. (FE by breaking basement window, jewelry and old coins taken,)
2700+ Ohio Ave. in Harrisburg, (fiream, checkbook and narcotics taken,)
7400+ Stahl Rd. (FE thru garage door window, computer and jewelry taken,) and
5100+ Norton Rd. (FE thru front door, camera, knives, ammunition, tools, video camera, money and jewelry taken.)

The attempted B&E was at the Hickory Hills Golf Club on Georgesville-Wrightsville Road, which has video of a suspect.

The B&Es were commited at:

8400+ Opossum Run Rd. (2 ATVs stolen from unlocked barn,) and
5400+ Infinity Ct. in Thornhill Farms (FE into garage, tools, golf clubs, jewelry and ammunition taken.)

The thefts were comitted at:

6600+ Harrisburg Pike (No FE, copper pipe, gutters, garage door, storm door and carpet taken from residence,)
5100+ Norton Rd. (FE thru basement window, jewelry and old coins taken,)
6300+ MidPines Ct. in Oakhurst Knolls (entry thru unlocked bedroom door which opens to the backyard, 3 rings taken,)
6100+ London-Groveport Rd. (tires and rims stolen,)
7200+ Kropp Rd. (firewood taken,)
6100+ London-Groveport Rd. (wallet taken,)
5500+ Pheasant Dr. in Timberlake, (jewelry and checks which were used for forgery,)
5900+ Harrisburg Pike, (entry thru side door, jeans and watches taken,)
4500+ Zuber Rd. (firearm taken from unlocked vehicle,)
6700+ Harrisburg-London Rd, ( computer taken,)
8000+ Alkire Rd. (binoculars, camera, speakers and flashlight taken from vehicle,) and
7700+ Haenzel Rd. ( checks were taken from unlocked vehicle.)

During the summer months, the number of thefts increase dramatically. Therefore, please remind family and friends to not leave valuable in plain view within vehicles or homes. The temptation to steal visible items is too great for thieves

Lou and Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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June 18, 2013

A burglary at 3300+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. occurred sometime between May 12 and May 16, 2013. An unknown suspect entered the residence and stole copper plumbing and wiring.

Lou and Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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May 10, 2013

Pleasant Township residents:

We now know the stolen items taken during the thefts at the following addresses were:

1000+ Hillside Ave. in Harrisburg (dirt bike taken from unlocked detached garage, case closed,)
9200+ Alkire Road (unauthorized purchases charged to credit card,) and
5600+ Linn Drive in Darbydale (no FE, medications.)

Also, the teen-agers charged with burglaries in Oakhurst are still waiting for a trial date.

Lou and Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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May 8, 2013

No burglaries were reported during April.

The six burglaries were at:

1000+ Hillside Ave. in Harrisburg,
9200+ Alkire Road,
3400+ Big Run South Road (multiple prescription drugs,)
6700+ London-Groveport Road (2 transmissions, engine block, aetator, farm plow, woodburning stove, universal gym, ladder and trailer,)
6700+ Harrisburg-London Road (motor vehicle,) and
5600+ Linn Dr. in Darbydale.

As we receive more information on stolen items in these thefts, we will share it.

The Harrisburg Village Council has recently formed a Neighborhood Crime Block Watch Program.

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April 3, 2013

Just one burglary and 2 attempted burglaries were reported in Pleasant Township during March.

The burglary was at:

7300+ Ruoff Rd. (FE by kicking in back door, 4 TV sets, 6 credit cards, I-Pad, Laptop computer, rings and necklaces.)
The two attempted burglaries by machete-carrying, young teen-agers were in the 6400+ block of Oakhurst Drive.
A B&E of an unoccupied building occurred at 6000+ Grove City Rd.

Five thefts were reported at:

5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (one car, CD Player, GPS,)
7600+ Opossum Run Rd. (vehicle hauler, trailer,)
Opossum Run Rd. (personal checks.)
6600+ Darby Rd. (cell phone.) and
6800+ Denton Rd.

We use inexpensive steel bars on our back doors to help prevent FE of our house. We also have a security system.

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March 28, 2013

The following news is from a member of the PTNW:

The Thorton Gas Station on Norton Road was robbed at gunpoint this week. The Columbus Police followed tracts in the snow which led them to an apartment building close by. They surrounded the building and found the robber.
What is sad, is it weights on the heart of a good person out there working who has a gun pointed at them.

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March 28, 2013

I forgot to mention that the 3 teen-agers who attempted to break into 2 homes on Oakhurst Drive this morning were armed with machetes. If you know any local teen-agers who own machetes, please reply to this e-mail and I will forward the info to the FCSD.

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March 28, 2013

Three white teen-agers wearing shorts attempted to break into two homes in the cul-de-sac at the end of Oakhurst Drive early this morning. One home with security cameras caught them on video. One boy (or girl) had long hair. One boy was wearing an oversized black jacket. Another was wearing a white hoodie. Fortunately, both homes have security alarms.

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March 10, 2013

We just learned that a deck, garage structure and a sink with faucet and drain were cut and removed from a property at 3300+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. early in February.

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March 10, 2013

Two of the 5 burglaries committed in Pleasant Township and a FE of an unoccupied building during February have been previously reported to you by us.

We also had burglaries at:

6900+ Harrisburg Pike (FE, $100 worth of cigarettes, front & side windows broken,)
6100+ London-Groveport Rd. (no FE, 9mm pistol, 30/30 rifle,) and
9300+ Alkire Rd. (FE, gold retirement watch, 2 jewelry boxes with misc. jewelry.)

The 3 thefts/robberies were at:

3300+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd.
Intersection of Rt. 665 & Graessle Rds. (cell phone taken,)
6700+ Harrisburg Pike (10 vehicle batteries and cables,) and
5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (OSU/Michigan birdhouse & rabbit statue.)

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March 3, 2013

On separate days in January, thefts or burglaries were reported by 3 different victims at the same address, 7600+ Opossum Run Rd. Apparently, all of the following items were stolen during this one burglary: (5 firearms, book of old pennies, laptop computer, cell phone, microphone, M audio keyboard, interface tazcam, Dell tower computer w/15" monitor, guitar w/amplifier, and X-Box.)

Other burglaries were reported at:

3200+ Georgesville-Wrightsville Rd. (no FE, muzzle loader from unsecured garage;) and
3200+ Pebble Beach Rd. W. (FE by kicking in rear door; misc jewelry and change.)

"Thefts" were reported at:

4200+ London-Groveport Rd. (dispute over dumping trash and payment for dumping trash;) and
5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (victim lost money to some type of Internet scam.)

Thefts are usually from yards, vehicles or outbuildings.
We attended the Neighborhood Block Watch meeting in Georgesville on January 30. The meeting conducted by two officers from the FCSD Community Relations Unit, was very well attended. Two of the Pleasant Township Trustees, Dale Worthington and Ed Sheets, were in the audience. The need for this meeting was deteremined by the daylight FE burglary of the home of a mother who provides day care for young children in her home. She and the children had left the residence for just a short time when the burglary occurred in December, 2012.

Lou and Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch.

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March 2, 2013

We have learned that the man who broke in the back door at 3200+ Pebble Beach Rd. on January 14, is now in jail. He was caught in the act of burglarizing another home. He is now in jail. We have also learned that the "change" he stole on 1/14, amounted to $2500 that the victims had been saving for a trip.

A neighbor had described the burglarer's vehicle parked in the victims' driveway to them. They recognized it as belonging to the girlfriend of a former employee and reported that to the FCSD.

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February 24, 2013

Pleasant Township residents:

About 6 A.M this morning, 3 burglars entered a house in the cul-de-sac at the end of Oakhurst Dr. by forcing open a sliding glass door. They stole a computer, laptop, Wii game, 8 bottles of wine, 4 wine glasses, 3 binoculars, cutting knives, purse and wallet containing a credit card, debit card and $100 in cash. They also were in the vehicles in the garage and in the small greenhouse. The owners and their 2 small dogs were not awakened by the burglars.
The 3 burglars then attempted a burglary at another house in the cul-de-sac on Oakhurst Dr. by cutting the screen on the back door. When they touched the glass, the security alarm sounded and scared them off.
These burglars had parked on Wahl Ct.
If you can afford a security system, please purchase one.

Pleasant Township Residents:

We have learned that the burglarers had cut the telephone wires at the second house they attempted to burglarize on Oakhurst Dr, between 5 and 6 A.M. this morning. The security system alarm went off and scared them away. Fortunately, the deputy sheriffs were able to obtain fingerprints off the window they had attempted to enter. Hopefully, a match can be found within a reasonable length of time. We hope that these prints will be processed quickly because the attempted burglary occurred with the occupants in the home. Usually, routine fingerprint processing by the Ohio BCI takes 6 months.

Lou and Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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February 13, 2013

A burglary was also reported in January at 5000+ Grove City Rd. just west of Holt Rd. (FE, 2 metal barn doors and chop saw.)

Pleasant Township residents:

Fortunately, two FCSD Deputies were able to appear at the Pleasant Township Trustees meeting on 2/12/13, to report on the criminal offenses in our township from January 1, thru February 10. Almost all of the January offenses had been previously reported to you by us. One additional burglary was reported on January 30, at 6100+ O'Possum Run Rd. as a no force entry with misc. jewelry stolen.

Early in February, a FE burglary was committed on Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (5air-nail guns, air compressor and gas-powered saw.) A burglary was committed on Zuber Rd. using no force (32" flat-screen TV, digital camera and pistol.)
With the increase in burglaries in our township, we recommend the purchase of inexpensive and easily-used door security steel bars at Lowes or another facility. We use them on our doors when we are not at home. Most importantly, keep windows covered and expensive items out of sight.

Lou and Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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January 9, 2013

Pleasant Township residents:

We now have the missing details on a burglary and theft in December in our township.

6600+ London-Groveport Rd. (no FE thru window, flat-screen TV and laptop computer stolen,)
6200+ White Sulphur Ct (barbecue grill stolen from yard.)

To date in January, two thefts have been reported on rural roads.

Lou and Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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January 6, 2013

Although we have not yet received a report from the FCSD Detective Bureau, we can provide details about most of the 7 burglaries and 5 thefts committed in our township, thanks to a lieutenant in the FCSD.

The 7 burglaries were at:

6600+ London-Groveport Road;
8700+ Alkire Rd. (FE thru rear window, $8000 in jewelry stolen;)
9100+ Alkire Rd. (FE by kicking in door, unknown amount of jewelry stolen;)
8300+ Alkire Rd. (FE thru side window of business, 2 cash registers, 6 cartons of cigarettes & cash;)
6600+ Johnson Rd. (no Fe thru unlocked door, misc. jewelry stolen;)
6700+ Harrisburg Pike (FE thru rear door, laptop and desk top computers, 40" flatscreen TV and masonry camera stolen;) and
7500 Young Rd. (attempted burglary thru living room window and and by prying open a sliding glass door, nothing stolen, window & door damaged.)

The 5 thefts were at:

5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (no FE, Christmas decorations taken from front yard;)
6600+ London-Groveport Rd. (FE thru front shed door, 50 misc. vehicle rims stolen;)
5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (No FE, 2 pit bulls taken by known person;)
6900+ London-Groveport Rd. (ID fraud, credit card used by known person;) and
6200+ White Sulphur Ct.

ASAP, we will provide details on the burglary at 6600 London-Groveport Rd. and the theft at 6200 White Sulphur Ct.
Please note that all of the burglaries were committed at homes on rural roads, not in more densly populated neighborhoods in our township.

Lou and Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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February 3, 2013

Other burglaries were reported at:

3200+ Georgesville-Wrightsville Rd. (no FE, muzzle loader from unsecured garage;) and
3200+ Pebble Beach Rd. W. (FE by kicking in rear door; misc jewelry and change.)

"Thefts" were reported at:

4200+ London-Groveport Rd. (dispute over dumping trash and payment for dumping trash;) and
5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (victim lost money to some type of Internet scam.)

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January 13, 2013

To date in January, 3 burglaries and 3 thefts have been reported in our township:

Burglaries:

3200+ Pebble Beach Rd. on 1/14;
3200+ Georgesville-Wrightsville Rd. on 1/9; and
7600+ Opossum Run Rd. on 1/14.

Thefts:

4200+ London-Groveport Rd. on 1/5;
7600+ Opossum Run Rd. on 1/2; and
7600+ Opossum Run Rd. on 1/9.

If a FCSD Deputy appears at the 1/22 meeting of the Pleasant Township Trustees' meeting, I should obtain additional info on these criminal offenses. If you have helpful info on any of these CO's, please let us know.

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December 29, 2012

Unfortunately, during the current holiday season when the roads were mostly clear of snow, 4 burglaries were committed in our township on the following rural roads :

on 12/21: 6600+ Johnson Rd. and 7500+ Young Rd. and
on 12/26: 6700+ Harrisburg and 8300+ Alkire Rd.

As I learn the details of these burglaries, I will report them to you.

Lou Luther
PTNW

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December 18, 2012

Three homes have been burglarized on Alkire Rd. in the last 10 days. One home was in Prairie Township. The other two were at 8700+ and 9100+ Alkire Rd. Entry was gained by breaking a window and kicking in a door. $8000 in jewelry was taken at 8700+ and an unknown amount of jewelry was taken at 9100+ Alkire Rd. Other valuables,e.g. guns & AV equipment, were not stolen. These crimes are committed during the day when residents are at work or school. A light brown or tan car was seen in the driveway at 9100+ Alkire Rd. by a passer-by. The thieves were not deterred by a burglar alarm or a large dog, so one resident is installing security cameras now.
If your home is on a sparsely populated rural road, security cameras and burglar alarms are strongly encouraged.

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December 6, 2012

Pleasant Township Residents:

Fortunately, as in October we had just one burglary reported in our township for November. We also had 2 B&Es and 4 thefts.
The burglary was a forced entry through the front door at 5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (64" TV.)

The B&Es were at:

6900+ Harrisburg Pike gas station (FE, $600 & 1000 packs of cigarettes,) and
6700+ Harrisburg-London Rd. (FE, door & lock damaged, 18" chainsaw, impact tools & dual AM/FM receiver and CD player.)

The 4 thefts were at:

Hickory Hills GC, 3300+ Georgesville-Wrightsville Rd. (irrigation equipment,)
7000+ Norwood Dr. in Darbydale (2 dual paint guns with hoses,)
5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. ($650 cash, various purchases,) and
6100+ London-Groveport Lot (no FE, refrigerator & stove.)

A resident at 5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. reported that an unauthorized withdrawal had been made from his bank account.

We are fortunate to have several FCSD deputies assigned to our township and Jackson Township which comprise District 30. Hopefully, we will not lose any of them to Franklin and Prairie Townships which have seen an increase in DUIs recently. Most of you probably know that Prairie Township (just north of us) has the second highest crime rate in Franklin County (excluding the city of Columbus.) Hamilton TWP. has the highest crime rate.

Lou and Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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November 8, 2012

Fortunately, just one burglary and 3 thefts were reported in Pleasant Township during October. Therefore, we deeply appreciate the continued patrolling of our roads and streets by FCSD Deputies.

The criminal offenses are as follows:

Burglary at

5600+ Norton Rd. (FE, 3 persons assaulted resident and took unknown items.)

Thefts at:

1000+ Maple St. in Harrisburg ( No FE, cracked, small block Chevy engine being used as flower pot base taken from back yard;)
Georgesville -Wrightsville & Seaman Rds. (Kawasaki Motorcycle;) and
6600+ Harrisburg Pike ( no FE, 10' metal & wood trailer taken from property)

An Oakhurst resident reported his dog stolen, but it had run away and was recovered. A Georgesville resident reported that a known person had made unauthorized charges to his credit card. As previously reported, a Pleasant Township resident reported being a victim of Identity Theft.

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October 29, 2012

Pleasant Township residents:
At the October 23 Pleasant Township Trustees' meeting, a deputy sheriff reported that a Pleasant Township resident had recently been a victim of identity theft. On October 28, Dedra Cordle, a reporter for the Columbus Messenger wrote an article in the SW edition of the Columbus Messenger giving recommendations from the Federal Trade Commission on how to protect yourself from also being an ID theft victim. The FTC recommends monitoring credit accounts, bank statements and credit reports on a regular basis. We also recommend that you monitor your credit card accounts and bank accounts online every day or so, if possible.

Dedra Cordle also reported that the U.S. Department of Justice recommends keeping the word "SCAM" in mind because each letter stands for a way to safeguard personal information:

"S" reminds you to be stingy about giving out personal information;
"C" means you should check financial information looking for items that should not be there;
"A" says to ask periodically for a copy of credit reports; and
"M" means maintain careful records of banking and financial accounts.

Lou and Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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October 13, 2012

On October 4, we did not yet have a complete report of the criminal offenses committed during September in our township. We had another burglary and another theft at the end of the month. The burglary was at:

5500+ Harrisburg Pike ( FE by removing air conditioner from wall and climbing thru the opening; I-Pod, costume jewelry & rare coins.)

The theft was at:

2400 Norton Rd. (FE by breaking vehicle window; bag of pens, make-up, meds, work ID, & keys.)

At a theft previously reported at 1000+ School St. in Harrisburg, (no FE, electrical wiring & fluorescent tube lighting.)
So the total burglaries were 5, and the total thefts were 12 for September. A total of 11 guns were stolen in Pleasant Township last month. The criminals may have seen the guns thru uncovered windows or overheard someone talking about their gun collections.

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October 4, 2012

Pleasant Township Residents:

Although we have not yet received the FCSD Detective Bureau report, we do know that 4 burglaries, one B&E, and 11 thefts were reported in Pleasant Township during September.

They are as follows:

Burglaries:

5300+ Rensch Rd. (a 12 gauge shotgun, a .410 shotgun, & 2 .22 caliber rifles;)
5500+ Norton Rd. (FE, 5 TVs, small refrigerator, DVD player, 2 laptop computers, LCD player, chainsaw & a touchscreen computer monitor;)
1000+ Sycamore St. in Harrisburg, (FE, an AR15 rifle, & a .38 caliber revolver;) and
5600+ Harrisburg Pike ( a .22 caliber pistol,& a 12 gauge shotgun.)

B&Es of unoccupied structures:

5800+ Harrisburg Pike (no FE, a lawnmower, roto tiller, 3 tables & a battery charger.)

Thefts:

6900+ Avon Rd. (no FE, antique $5 & $2bills & a 14 ct. gold ring;)
8300+ Alkire Rd. (no FE, personal taser, misc. DVDs, & a 10" TV;)
3800+ Georgesville-Wrightsville Rd. (no FE, laptop computer, camera & lens, tripod, & flash memory card;)
7600+ Haenzle Rd. ( no FE, misc. jewelry;)
7200+ Opossum Rd. ( no FE, GMC pick-up truck;)
7600+ Opossum Rd. ( no FE, $10 in misc. change;)
7200+ Kropp Rd. (no FE, laptop computer stolen from teacher by Pleasant Township student, but recovered;)
7700+ Harrisburg-London Rd. ( motor vehicle;)
7000+ Harrisburg-London Rd. ( no FE, a gold and diamond ring;)
3700+ Lukens Rd, (passport;) and
1000+ School St. in Harrisburg.

If we learn of additional criminal offenses in the FCSD Detective Bureau report, we will share that info.

Lou and Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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September 9, 2012

The following information is from an officer in the FCSD.
Items stolen from at B & E 5900+ of Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd.
No Forced entry; items stolen from property (Im assuming they were not locked up in any way).
Weed eater, chainsaw, electric inverter, metal milk crate, and snow shovel stolen

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September 7, 2012

After a record-setting number of burglaries being reported in July, no burglaries, just one B&E and two thefts were reported in August in Pleasant Township. For this, we have the FCSD personnel and the Hilliard Police to thank for arresting and/or preparing charges against suspected burglaries.
The B&E was at 4800+ Opossum Rd. (FE, misc. tools, 5 gallon can of gasoline and grow lights.) The two thefts were reported at:

7100+ Harrisburg Pike (black 18 ft. trailer) and
5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd.

Two residents of Pleasant Township were victims of the misuse of their credit cards.
Also, two Oakhurst Drive residents reported that criminal mischief occurred on their properties on August 2, and August 24. Apparently some young people have been outside late at night getting into mischief while their parents are asleep.

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August 15, 2012

On Wednesday, August 8, the theft of a riding lawnmower was reported at 6400+ Oakhurst Drive. While the residents were in Grove City, somebody used a little key to start a riding lawnmower parked on the property and drove it toward the road. Something must have scared the thief, because the owners found it there when they returned home.
Obviously, it is too easy for a lawnmower parked outside to be stolen with another similar key. So if you must leave your lawnmower outside, use a chain and lock to secure it to something on your property. This would, at least, make it more difficult for someone to steal it.

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August 2, 2012

Pleasant Township residents:

During July, in our township, just 2 burglaries were committed and an adult was arrested at the scene of the burglary at 4900+ Norton Rd.; so nothing was taken. The other burglary was at 3400+ Big Run Rd. where a 12 gauge shotgun and a 20 gauge double-barrel shotgun were stolen.

Six thefts were reported in July, but 4 of these cases are closed now. The thefts were at:

8000+ Railroad St. in Georgesville (3 pieces scrap metal,)
7100+ Kropp Rd.
7000+ Biggert Rd. (horse saddle, leather reins & horse brush, case closed,)
3600+ Thornhill Rd. (bank account info, case closed,)
3300+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (case closed,) and
4700+ Zuber Rd. (generator, wheelbarrow, small air compressor, case closed.)

We are thankful to the FCSD personnel assigned to our Township for their efforts in closing these criminal offenses cases!
Jackson Township residents will have the opportunity to attend a crime watch meeting conducted by the FCSD Community Relations Division on Monday, August 6, from 6 to 8 P.M. at the Jackson Township Bldg. at 3756 Hoover Rd. If you have relatives or friends in Jackson TWP who are concerned about crime there, please let them know about this meeting.

Lou and Jack Luther
PTNW

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July 29, 2012

Earlier this month the two young men who burglarized an Oakhurst home on White Sulphur Ct. in June were arrested by Hilliard Police. Fortunately, they were apprehended while burglarizing a house with stolen property in their possession. They are awaiting trial. They were identified by the Oakhurst victims, who had hired them to spread mulch in their yard.
To date we have had just one burglary committed in our township this month. A FCSD Deputy has reported to us that they are in the process of charging several other burglary suspects in our township.

Lou and Jack Luther
PTNW

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July 11, 2012

On Tuesday, July 10, at the PT Trustees meeting, a FCSD Deputy reported that a burglary occurred at 7600+ Old Harrisburg Rd. on June 27. No forced entry occurred when a 12 guage shotgun, 38 caliber pistol, a muzzle loader, $1500 cash and a jewelry were stolen.
The Deputy and I discussed a suspiciously acting solicitor that was observed by several Oakhurst residents on Monday, July 9. The thin, young Black man (6' tall, small mustache) had been dropped off (and picked up) in the neighborhood supposedly to sell meat from a small Pride Meat Company. He had no credentials except a small printed brochure. Deputy Brown said the residents were correct in reporting the solicitor to the FCSD at 525-3333. Although a deputy cannot always respond immediately, one deputy did respond to the call that afternoon.

Lou Luther
PTNW

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July 5, 2012

In May, the FCSD reported just 5 burglaries, but in June, the FCSD reported11 burglaries in our township at:

6200+ White Sulphur Ct. (desktop & laptop computers, diamond bracelet & huge jar of pennies);
6600+ Lambert Rd. (FE thru door, cash, keys, hunting knife, old checks & credit cards);
4600+ Rensch Rd. (FE thru front door, 42" flatscreen TV);
4800+ Neff Rd. (FE, misc. jewelry & several rings);
7200+ Gay Rd. (FE thru front door, 52" LCD TV);
3900+ Lukens Rd. (FE, misc. jewelry, $390, 22 caliber pistol, 30 Vicodin pills & camera);
7400+ Ruoff Dr. (entry thru open garage door, 42" TV, resident interrupted burglary);
5100+ Lukens Rd. (FE damaged door frame, knife, misc. jewelry & coins);
7600+ Opossum Rd. (FE rear door damaged, $70);
7000+ Kropp Rd. (no FE, 25" TV & jewelry box); and
5500+ Lambert Rd. (FE, misc. coins & laptop computer).

The FCSD reported 4 thefts in June at:

5400+ Evans Dr. (FE into shed, child's 4-wheeler, 2 motor bikes, & weed eater);
5900+ Harrisburg Pike (FE into locked garage, 28 volt raccoon light, super 22 caliber rifle, numerous Garmin tracking devices, coonhunting vest & cap); and
5500+ Gay Rd. (cell phone).

The thief that stole a Cub Cadet riding mower from the backyard at 6200+ White Sulphur Ct. in May was forced to return it in June.
If you have not opened the Pleasant Township web site yet, you are encouraged to do so at www.pleasanttownship.com and click on the Neighborhood Watch link. It provides important tips for protecting your property from criminals.

Lou and Jack Luther
PTNW

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June 26, 2012

Pleasant Township residents:

At the June 26 meeting of the Pleasant Township Trustees, a FCSD Corporal described two suspects wanted by the FCSD in connection with several burglaries in our township:
A white male, in his twenties, with large holes in his ears for big loop earrings, and a white female, 5' 5" tall, weighing 110 lbs, driving a 2006 gray Ford Crown Victoria with no license plate on the damaged front end and decal shadows on the vehicle. The vehicle has been seen backed into the driveways of homes that have been burglarized. If you see this vehicle and couple acting suspiciously, immediately phone the FCSD radio room at 525-3333.
Almost all of the 11 burglaries reported in PT in June have been committed on weekday afternoons while residents are at work or on an errand.
Another suspicious vehicle that has been reported by neighbors of burglary victims is a very old gray van with two young white men in it.

Lou and Jack Luther

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June 22, 2012

Two more burglaries were reported this week at:

7000+ Kropp Rd. on 6/21 and
5500+ Lambert Rd on 6/20.

We now have a total of 11 burglaries in our township this month. The www.pleasanttownship.com web site offers tips to avoid being burglarized. Please suggest to other residents to take a few minutes and read these tips. We have not ever had this many burglaries reported in one month during the 3+ years we have had a neighborhood watch.

Lou and Jack Luther
PTNW

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June 20, 2012

Two more burglaries have been reported in our township at:

5100+ Lukens Rd. on 6/19; and
7600+ O'Possum Rd. on 6/14.

We now have a total of 9 burglaries reported this month in Pleasant Township.
When conversing with your neighbors or loved ones, especially those who live on rural roads, please let them know about our current outbreak of burglaries here and the fact that they gain entry by breaking-in a door or simply walking through open garage doors. Also, windows should be covered by blinds or curtains so burglars cannot see your valuables inside your house. The burglars usually knock on a door to see if anyone is home. If nobody answers the door, they break-into the house.

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June 19, 2012

The following information is in answer to our request for a description of the vehicle used in the June 14 burglaries. If you see this vehicle and couple, please contact the FCSD Radio Room at 525-3333.

Lou and Jack Luther
PTNW

The vehicle is a red GMC, like a Blazer. During the burglary where the owner was out mowing, the lady in the car was letting her accomplice know where the mower was so that he could get out with the t.v. without being seen.
In the other burglary just south of PVMS, they broke through the back door to enter when the couple was both at work.
The vehicle description comes from a man who was in the bathroom when his home was broken into. He saw the man and the car when he came out of the bathroom.

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June 19, 2012

The following information is from a Township resident. Apparently, the victim of one of the 6/14 burglaries had left his garage door open while mowing in back of his home. It is wise to not leave garage doors open even while working outside on your property, especially in a rural area.
Hopefully, we can obtain a description of the burglars' automobile soon.

Lou and Jack Luther
PTNW

Lou,
A friend told me that the burglars are entering through open garages. In one instance the person was out back mowing. He had left the garage up and they were in and out with a flat screen in a matter of a few minutes. Supposedly there are 2 people, a man and a woman. The woman remains in the car.

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June 9, 2012

The riding lawnmower taken from the backyard of a residence on White Sulphur Ct. in Oakhurst Knolls has been returned to its rightful owner.

Lou and Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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June 6, 2012

Burglars were active in our township in May at:

5300+ Lambert Rd. FE, (lawn mower, zero-turn lawn mower, brand new trailer;)
7500+ Stahl Rd. FE, (misc. jewelry in jewelry box;)
6700+ Darby Rd. FE, (over 400 medication pills;)
2800+ Kunz Rd. FE thru broken-in window, (3 guitars, bass guitar, kick pedals to drums, 2 amplifiers, 2 sets of speakers and speaker cabinet;) and
7200+ Stahl Rd.

If you do not own a security system, please remember to close your blinds or curains when you leave your home. Many burglars look in uncovered windows for items worth stealing, e.g. guns, flat screen TVs and other electronic equipment.

Eight thefts were reported at:

7300 Harrisburg, (mini-motorcycle) adult arrested;
3700+ Neff Rd. (lawn mower;)
4900+ Lambert Rd. (utility trailer;)
6800+ Harrisburg, (70 Oxycodine pills;)
6200+ White Sulphur Ct. (lawnmower;)
5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd;
4500+ London-Groveport Rd. and
5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd.
A John Deere riding mower was taken in a B&E at 5600+ Rensch Rd.

Lou and Jack Luther
PTNW

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June 4, 2012

On Sunday afternoon, burglars broke in the unused back door to the attached garage at 6200+ White Sulphur Ct. and entered the house. A computer, laptop and a huge jar of pennies were stolen. The estimated value is $2200.
The owners have a small dog, but do not have a security system. Apparently, no close neighbors were aware of the burglary.

Lou and Jack Luther
PTNW

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May 27, 2012

Earlier this month, the vacant house at 6466 Oakhurst was rented to a man, Michael Lanham, who was released from prison last summer after serving time for a rape and an attempted rape several years ago. He drives a gray pick-up truck. The following notification from the FCSD has details about his appearance. If you cannot open the notice, he is 33 years old, Caucasian with brown hair and blue eyes. He is 5'9" and weighs 180 lbs. He has numerous tattoos on his body.
Some of you may realize that for many years we have had another registered sex offender living on Norton Rd. in Oakhurst who is a child sex predator. To our knowledge he has not approached any children in Oakhurst.
We do not expect a problem with Michael Lanham, but you have the right to know that he lives in your neighborhood now.

Lou and Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neioghborhood Watch

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April 12, 2012

On Wednesday, 4/11, a burglary was reported very close to Oakhurst and Wahl Ct. at 3500+ Norton Road (the house with the pond). Guns and other items were stolen. The thief may have dropped his driver's license in the driveway.

Lou and Jack Luther
PTNW

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April 5, 2012

Pleasant Township Residents:

Schools will be closed for spring vacation until April 16, so be watchful for children playing outside after dark.
Four burglaries and six thefts were reported by the FCSD Detective Bureau in March as follows:

The four burglaries were reported at:

5900+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (No force, 2 X-Box controllers, 30 X-Box games, charger & 2 hunting knives;)
5900+ Main St. (Forced entry, flat-screen TV;)
8100+ London-Groveport Rd. (Forced entry) 2 rifles, digital camers, jewelry & silver dishes:) and
5600+ Cardinal Dr. in Timberlake (No Force, 2 gold rings, gold necklace & earrings.)

Thefts occurred at:

6600+ Lambert Rd. (utilities;)
6700+ Darby Rd. (GPS from unlocked vehicle; case closed:)
6800+ Darby Rd. (GPS, cellphone charger, $30 from unlocked vehicle;)
7000+ Harrisburg Pike, (unchained golf cart;)
5600+ Bellview Dr. (car stereo from unlocked vehicle;)
1700+ Darby Creek Dr. (camera & accessories from unlocked vehicle;)

As reported earlier, 2 teen-agers were arrested on Biggert Rd for receiving stolen property possibly from recent crimes in Pleasant Township. Two theft cases were reported as closed this month.

Lou and Jack Luther
Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

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March 29, 2012

Good news!
On Tuesday, a FCSD Deputy reported to the Pleasant Township Board of Trustees that two local teen-agers recently were apprehended on Biggert Road with stolen property in their possession.

Lou Luther
PTNW

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March 6, 2012

An adult male was arrested for the armed burglary at 6200+ Graessley Rd. No forced entry into 5200+ Thornhill CT. occurred when a burglar stole a 54" flatscreen TV, DVD player, Nintendo Wii Game, 2 computers, 2 computer tablets, jewelry, 10 Longaberger baskets, 25 figurines, underwater camera and paper shredder.
No force was used to steal a torch set & tanks, circular saw, a reciprocating saw, misc. tools and an air-cutting drill from an unlocked outbuilding at 6400+ Biggert Rd. A B&E was also reported at 7200+ Alkire Rd.
A 1500cc minibike was stolen from an unlocked shed at 6400+ Biggert Rd. Another theft occurred at 5600+ Biggert Rd. In Timberlake, a resident reported the unauthorized use of a credit card.
Although fewer burglaries were reported in February than in January, residents must lock their doors, cover and lock windows, turn lights on inside and outside their homes when it is unoccupied even for a few hours. If a radio is turned on (while the residents are not at home), this could discourage amateur burglars because they would assume somebody is inside the house.

Lou and Jack Luther
PTNW

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February 20, 2012

Pleasant Township residents,

A Madison County man arrested by Columbus Police very recently has admitted to 18 robberies on the west side of Franklin County. His motive has been to obtain money to feed his heroin habit.
He may be responsible for some of the recent burglaries or thefts in Pleasant Township.

Lou and Jack Luther
PTNW

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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
Pleasant township Neighborhood Watch

February 2, 2017

Pleasant Township residents: Unfortunately, the crime rate increased in Pleasant Township during January.

Four burglaries, 4 thefts and one robbery were reported. The burglaries were reported at: 5200+ Norton Rd. (license plate stolen,) 5000+ Harrisburg-Georgesville Rd. (FE thru back door, TV & passports stolen,) 7000+ Gay Rd. (off-duty police officer shot the burglar when he broke the window in the back door. The burglar was apprehended, so nothing was stolen.) and 5300+ Pheasant Dr. (money stolen at gunpoint.) The thefts were reported at: 2500+ Gardner Rd. (narcotics stolen,) 7100+ London-Groveport Rd. (car radio stolen from unlocked vehicle,) 3200+ Pebble Beach Rd. (bank cards, gas cards, driver's license & misc. cards were stolen from unlocked car,) and 6000+ London-Groveport Rd. (air compressor, leaf blower & vacuum stolen.) The robbery was reported at: 5500+ Norton RD. gas station (carton of cigarettes stolen from customer.)

Just a reminder that a FCSD Community Relations Division Deputy will conduct a Personal Safety Program at the Pleasant Township Fire Station on Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 6 to 8 P.M. The Township Trustees' meeting will be at 8 P.M.

Lou and Jack Luther Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

Sunrise over Little Darby Creek, Pleasant Twp.

Friday, October 28, 2016
Pleasant Township residents:

If you know any residents in Timberlake, please warn them about the 3 burglaries reported in Timberlake this week. The burglar(s) is forcing his way into homes through a window and stealing televisions. If you are a Timberlake resident and observe a stranger acting suspiciously, please contact the FCSD radio room at 614-525-3333.

Lou and Jack Luther PTNW

FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO

Pleasant Township residents:

During September,

5 thefts and one burglary were reported in Pleasant Township. Identity theft was also reported in Oakhurst at 3300+ Pebble Beach Rd. The burglary was at 6100+ London-Groveport Rd. (FE thru back door, shotgun stolen.)

The 5 thefts were at: 6800+ Avon Dr. in Darbydale (no FE, e-cigarette & I-Phone stolen from yard,) 1000+ Columbus St. in Harrisburg (no force, concrete Indian Head accidentally(?) busted,) 6500+ Creamer Rd. Orient (no force, Gelding paint horse, 3 saddles & 4 bridles stolen from farm,) 5300+ Grosbeak Glen, Orient (FE thru driver's side front door window, wallet, debit card, knife & driver's license stolen) and 6400+ Oakhurst Drive (FE thru window, GPS stolen.)

The number of burglaries & thefts reported in our township is far less than the number of burglaries & thefts reported in Prairie Township, which is north of us, and in Grove City.

We thank the FCSD for their continued surveillance of our township.

Lou and Jack Luther Pleasant Township Neighborhood Watch

ALERTS & UPDATES

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

Please be aware; as of 11-1-16 there has been a rash of ATV thefts in the area just north of Pleasant Township. Ten ATV's have been stolen out of detached buildings by forced entry. If you see any suspicious activity call the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, 614-525-3333.

Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2016
Subject: 4 burglaries, 0ne B & E and 3 thefts reported in October Pleasant Township residents: Criminal offenses increased here especially during the last week in October. Almost all of the burglaries were reported last week, primarily in Timberlake plus one in Oakhurst Knolls. The one B & E (breaking & entering an unoccupied structure) was reported at an auto shop at 6700+ Harrisburg Pike with tools stolen. The 4 burglaries were at: 5300+ Timberlake Circle ( (no FE, television stolen,) 5300+ Sandpiper Dr. (FE thru rear window, television stolen,) 6700+ Lambert Rd. (FE thru rear door (laptop computer, watch & necklace stolen) and 3200+ Pebble Beach Rd. (FE thru rear window, cash, jewelry and television stolen.) An attempted burglary was reported at 5800+ Beatty Rd. (no forced entry, nothing stolen probably because the burglar was seen inside the residence.) The 3 thefts were at: 8200+ Lambert Rd. (no force, credit cards & cash stolen,) 6100+ London-Groveport Rd. (no force, garden hoe stolen,) and 6100 W. London-Groveport Rd. (various tools stolen from unlocked car.) Be vigilant of strange vehicles and suspicious persons in your neighborhood. If they appear to be casing a home or vehicle, phone the FCSD Radio (525-3333) Room with a description of the suspicious person.

Lou and Jack Luther

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