For about 2 weeks, a vacant house which is up for sale had some backyard visitors: several male truants were using the storage shed in the back yard as a hang-out, in the morning as well as night-time hours. They were finally caught, due to the vigilance of some neighbors as well as TPD. One truant had an outstanding warrant.
These truants aren't from our grid. They live within CHS district, but not this immediate area. How did they know about this house being vacant? How did they know that there is an unlocked shed in the bck yard to hang out in, to smoke and drink beer and play music?
Good question. Maybe because we allowed them to wander freely as they cruised the neighborhood -- and they found it. Maybe carrying their backpacks, people assumed that they were high school students simply running late. Maybe because we were afraid to "bother" TPD by placing a report because it was "probably nothing".
Well, it is seldom "nothing". This time we were lucky - there were no robberies, no assaults, no fires. But it's not over -- they could return and do some real damage. They already had a 2 week vacation here, so they already know that people aren't paying attention &/or are afraid to get involved.
Let's put our Eagle Eyes to good use. Report all suspicious activity.
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