You Just Can't Make This S**t Up.

An e-mail everyone in Citizens' CrimeWatch received tonight from Chuck Ross.

CCW OF BP,

This is the second time we are reporting the theft of a loaded gun left in an unlocked car, that's the second time too many; there is no excuse for this.    

Please read the messages below from Chief McKenna regarding the Gun theft and house burglary.

Chuck Ross

MESSAGE FROM CHIEF MCKENNA--THEFT OF GUN on January 14th

A person house sitting a residence on Griffing Blvd near NE 121st St left his pickup truck unlocked when he parked it.  The next morning, this person discovered a thief had entered his UNLOCKED pickup truck and taken a fully loaded 9mm semi-automatic handgun.

If you leave a gun in your vehicle, you are putting your community at risk. If you leave a gun in your UNLOCKED vehicle, it isn't simply a concern that crime will occur with the stolen gun, it is that dire consequences including the injury or death of innocent people including children can and does happen!

No guns should EVER be left in an UNLOCKED vehicle.

HOUSE BURGLARY:   Window left open - sometime since 2PM yesterday - 10700 Block of NE 9th ave. -  copper wiring was taken. 

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I RECEIVED THIS EARLIER TODAY FROM ADRIAN IN THE UES--TAIL GATE LOCK

​ A suggestion to truck owners, Masterlock makes a very simple to install lock that secures the tail gate to the truck, it costs ($15-$20) depending on where you buy it.

(model # 5283) 

Chuck Ross, CCW of BP, Chair

Remember if you see something suspicious, if it's an Emergency, do not hesitate, call 911 (and never insert yourself in the situation), if not call the MDC Non-Emergency number 305-476-5423, that's 305 4 Police.  If you are not sure do not hesitate, call 911.

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Keep your cars locked.