Not that the cold weather completely stopped crime in its tracks – certainly seemed to slow it a bit, though. Now, the reports are starting to roll back in – read on for word of two thefts in recent days:
First, from Cathy near Lincoln Park:
SUV break-in, SW Austin, 1 block up from the park. Car alarm went off and neighbors saw a beat-up red sedan zoom down the street. They broke the window and took GPS unit. Car was parked under a street light too.
Second, from Zack near 12th/Roxbury:
Yesterday I was getting ready for work and couldn’t find my wallet which isn’t a huge surprise but not something that takes more than 5 minutes to solve. But off to work I go and my wife continues the hunt. 2 hours later my wife calls with an odd question – did I answer the door on Saturday. I said no and she asked if I was positive. And I said yes. She then told me that at the time she
didn’t think much of it but on her way back from the neighbors’ house she saw someone closing our front door and assumed they were talking with me. I spoke with my neighbor and they recgonized the description without hesitation as a known thief. My wife left the door unlocked 5 minutes with me downstairs and it was long enough for this person to walk in and steal my wallet. Cancelling cards now, filing a report today, and feeling violated for some time to come.
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