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Stolen guns concern police
By Michael Copley
Staff writer
Jan 28, 2009
Powhatan residents should be on the lookout for suspicious activity in their neighborhoods, this according to the Sheriff’s Department.
The latest rash of thefts, which authorities say started some time late in 2008, has targeted unlocked cars in the driveways of county subdivisions.
The Sheriff’s Department said at least 16 car owners in the Chestnut Oak, Shadow Creek, Spencer Wood and Maple Grove neighborhoods have been victims in these nighttime strikes.
But Detective Jason Tackett said the thefts are not neighborhood specific.
How you can protect yourself:
• Keep doors to homes and vehicles locked
• Remove all valuables from vehicles
• Report any suspicious activity to the Powhatan Sheriff’s Dept. at 598-5656
Authorities say the thieves are opening the doors of unlocked cars across the county and taking money, ipods, GPS systems, and most troubling to police, firearms.
“It’s bad enough peoples’ valuables are being taken,” said Ann Reynolds of the Sheriff’s Department, “but it’s the guns that scare me. Now we have to worry about more of them out there.”
At last count firearms had been stolen from three residents’ vehicles.
“This is not the old Powhatan that people who grew up here remember,” said Detective Kevin Wolfe.
Investigation into these crimes is hampered by the unlocked car doors. Without forced entry, the Sheriff’s Office says it can take a day or two for people to notice something is missing.
So authorities are asking residents to keep a close eye on the activity in their neighborhoods and immediately notify police of any unusual activity.
“The residents are usually best at spotting what or who is out of place in their neighborhood,” said Tackett.
Areas hit so far
1. Chestnut Oaks
2. Shadow Creek
3. Spencer Wood
4. Maple Grove
http://www.powhatantoday.com/index.php/news/article/stolen-guns-concern-police1/
Stolen guns concern police
By Michael Copley
Staff writer
Jan 28, 2009
Powhatan residents should be on the lookout for suspicious activity in their neighborhoods, this according to the Sheriff’s Department.
The latest rash of thefts, which authorities say started some time late in 2008, has targeted unlocked cars in the driveways of county subdivisions.
The Sheriff’s Department said at least 16 car owners in the Chestnut Oak, Shadow Creek, Spencer Wood and Maple Grove neighborhoods have been victims in these nighttime strikes.
But Detective Jason Tackett said the thefts are not neighborhood specific.
How you can protect yourself:
• Keep doors to homes and vehicles locked
• Remove all valuables from vehicles
• Report any suspicious activity to the Powhatan Sheriff’s Dept. at 598-5656
Authorities say the thieves are opening the doors of unlocked cars across the county and taking money, ipods, GPS systems, and most troubling to police, firearms.
“It’s bad enough peoples’ valuables are being taken,” said Ann Reynolds of the Sheriff’s Department, “but it’s the guns that scare me. Now we have to worry about more of them out there.”
At last count firearms had been stolen from three residents’ vehicles.
“This is not the old Powhatan that people who grew up here remember,” said Detective Kevin Wolfe.
Investigation into these crimes is hampered by the unlocked car doors. Without forced entry, the Sheriff’s Office says it can take a day or two for people to notice something is missing.
So authorities are asking residents to keep a close eye on the activity in their neighborhoods and immediately notify police of any unusual activity.
“The residents are usually best at spotting what or who is out of place in their neighborhood,” said Tackett.
Areas hit so far
1. Chestnut Oaks
2. Shadow Creek
3. Spencer Wood
4. Maple Grove