Things to think about

Hi, I recieved this from one of our neighbors, it's some good advice. Rich    THINGS YOUR BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU: 1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator. 2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier. 3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste ... And taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they have. 4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it. 5. If it snows while you're out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks into the house. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead giveaway. 6. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don't let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it's set. That makes it too easy. 7. A good security company alarms the window over the sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom-and your jewelry. It's not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.. 8. It's raining, you're fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door-understandable. But understand this: I don't take a day off because of bad weather. 9. I always knock first. If you answer, I'll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don't take me up on it.) 10. Do you really think I won't look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet. 11. Here's a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids' rooms. 12. You're right: I won't have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. If it's not bolted down, I'll take it with me. 13. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. If you're reluctant to leave your TV on while you're out of town, you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television. (Find it at faketv.com.) 8 MORE THINGS A BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU: 1. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake.. I do my best to never, ever look like a crook. 2. The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors. 3. I'll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he'll stop what he's doing and wait to hear it again.  If he doesn't hear it again, he'll just go back to what he was doing. It's human nature. 4. I'm not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house without setting it? 5. I love looking in your windows. I'm looking for signs that you're home, and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I'd like. I'll drive or walk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets. 6. Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It's easier than you think to look up your address. 7. To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it's an invitation. 8. If you don't answer when I knock, I try the door.. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in. Sources: Convicted burglars in North Carolina , Oregon , California , and Kentucky ; security consultant Chris McGoey, who runs crimedoctor.com; and Richard T. Wright, a criminology professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, who interviewed 105 burglars for his book Burglars on the Job.

Neighborhood Alert

Hi,  Recieved this message today, please stay alert   FYI my neighbors on Nebraska and Carroll Street were broken into at approximately 12:30pm yesterday.  Suspects were 2 black young males.  Fortunately the house had an alarm and it frightened them away.  They broke a glass out of the back door to gain entrance.  VPD did respond.   Rich Martinez 100 Farallon Drive Vallejo, CA 94590 Phone 707 554-4036 Cell 707 567-2492

Hi,  Recieved this yesterday. Rich   We went to dinner last night, left around 5 and returned at 9:30.  About 10:00 the door bell rang and it was a man who lives on El Camino who was out walking his dog.  He had a box with him and in the box was a shipping label to us.  Seems Fed Ex delivered a box on Friday placed it on the front porch and whoever walked by saw the box and decided to take it.  The box was opened and emptied except for the shipping information.  The box was located between Loma Vista and El Camino and the gentleman was just walking his dog, saw the box and brought it to our attention.  Just thought you might want to alert people if they are waiting for packages, double check their porches Rich Martinez 100 Farallon Drive Vallejo, CA 94590 Phone 707 554-4036 Cell 707 567-2492 Rich Martinez 100 Farallon Drive Vallejo, CA 94590 Phone 707 554-4036 Cell 707 567-2492

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Rich Martinez 100 Farallon Drive Vallejo, CA 94590 Phone 707 554-4036 Cell 707 567-2492 --- On Tue, 12/1/09, Brett Clark <bclark@ci.vallejo.ca.us> wrote: From: Brett Clark <bclark@ci.vallejo.ca.us> Subject: Office Closure To: "Brett@ABC Musselman" <Brett.Musselman@ABC.ca.gov>, Michelle.Ott@ABC.ca.gov, drewgirl77@aol.com, "Tim MacDonald" <tim@carltonseniorliving.com>, "<Roland Johnson" <johnson-roland@earthlink.net>, kitty@empresstheatre.org, mmora@fight-back.org, aprilletenorio@gmail.com, lyndy.pickens@gmail.com, shawndove@hotmail.com, "<William Halverson" <william@netpros.net>, cmconstr@pacbell.net, "Randall Sperring" <rjsobk@pacbell.net>, suzricky@pacbell.net, "<Douglas Fiscus" <drfiscus@prodigy.net>, jfrenn@sbcglobal.net, "theresa lett" <lett300@sbcglobal.net>, marianplnjn@sbcglobal.net, mcsscooke@sbcglobal.net, taho11@sbcglobal.net, dam@surewest.ne, ccrcorp@yahoo.com, "Jennifer Deir" <drdeir@yahoo.com>, migueldonaldo@yahoo.com Cc: "Armi Navarro" <ANavarro@ci.vallejo.ca.us>, "Nimat Shakoor-Grantham" <cenforcement@ci.vallejo.ca.us>, "Claudia Quintana" <cquintana@ci.vallejo.ca.us>, "Dong Yoo" <dyoo@ci.vallejo.ca.us>, "Erin Hannigan" <ehannigan@ci.vallejo.ca.us>, "Jeanine Wooley" <jwooley@ci.vallejo.ca.us>, "Leeann Lantrip" <lLantrip@ci.vallejo.ca.us>, "Lena Perez" <lperez@ci.vallejo.ca.us>, "Melinda Nestlerode" <Melinda@ci.vallejo.ca.us>, "Michelle D. Hightower" <MHightower@ci.vallejo.ca.us>, "Sue Simon" <Sue@ci.vallejo.ca.us> Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 10:35 AM Ladies and Gentlemen: If you are receiving this e-mail it is because I have worked with you at some level over the year, while assigned to Community Services.  I am writing to inform you that due to continued budget cuts to the police department, the Community Liaison position will be eliminated come the first of the year. The City will be laying off police officers and demoting supervisors, so I will be assigned as the Swing Shift Patrol Sergeant on the weekend shift.   If you still need to contact me regarding ABC liquor license sign-offs, my work hours will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday 1430 hours to 0300 hours, and one Thursday a month from 1400 hours to midnight.  For those of you who have my cell phone number, that number has not changed.  All others, I can be reached either by e-mail, or by calling 648.4321.  Say my name when the automated system picks up and you should be transferred to a voicemail system (e-mail is still the best way). It has been my pleasure working with and getting to know all of you.  Together we made some impact in Vallejo one way or another.  Unfortunately, I was unable to accomplish all the goals that I set out to do, but that happens. I will not be taking on any new cases and there is no one to refer you folks to.  Hopefully, the City will start to rebuild the police department within the next 5 years and offer you all the services we once provided. The services that are currently remaining are the Traffic Division, Investigations Division and Patrol Division.  For abandoned vehicle and parking complaints the Traffic Division can be reached at 648.4329.  All other inquiries should be made by calling the main number, 648.4321.  You can research police calls for service at vallejopd.com, click on "crime analysis."  For emergencies program 552.3285 into your cell phones and/or dial 911 from land lines. I wish you all safety and good health. Kindest Regards, Brett Clark #436, Sergeant Community Liaison Vallejo Police Department 2 Florida Street Vallejo, CA 94590 Office (707) 553.7218 FAX   (707) 649-3519 E-mail BClark@ci.vallejo.ca.us

Neighborhood Alert

Hi,  I recieved this this morning, it is from the people who were broken into on the 700 block of Valle Vista. I am forwarding this because it might be significant. Rich    Hello Rich,   Thank you for sharing your neighborhood news letter with us. Unfortunately my husband nor I are not sure if we can be there tomorrow to attend your meeting.   I did want to share some info with you that I've learned while having our alarm installed. A few days or so after our home was broken into, another home had an attempted burglary, but the alarm went off and the neighbor caught the woman peering into the house. The woman driving the get away car was pregnant. The pregnant burgler was mentioned on the news.   Anyway, the reason I mentioned this is because the alarm company told me that these 2 women were riding an old mercedes benz. Before my home was broken into I remember seeing two women parked on the hill of Valle Vista facing towards Tuolemne, one block away. We live on the bottom of Valle Vista, across Tuolemne. Now I am not sure they were the ones that broke into my home, but I was a bit suspicious of them just sitting there early in the morning. I don't know if anyone walking in the morning those past weeks saw anything similar.   I hope this info just helps everyone to keep an eye out and be safe.   Rich Martinez 100 Farallon Drive Vallejo, CA 94590 Phone 707 554-4036 Cell 707 567-2492 Rich Martinez 100 Farallon Drive Vallejo, CA 94590 Phone 707 554-4036 Cell 707 567-2492

Neighborhood Alert

Hi,  Received this this morning, the house is in the 700 Block of Valle Vista. You need to make sure that access to your house is secure.   We have been in contact before regarding Vista activities. My husband and I live around the corner from you on Valle Vista. This morning the couple that lives just across Tuolumne Street in the Tudor house  (by the place where the street is blocked) had thier house burglarized. It happened while she was out driving her son to school, something she does regularly. The burglars apparently entered through a large doggie door (the door is being replaced today) and went into her sons room and took a TV, an X Box, and X Box games. They have small dogs, and the burglars threw hot dog buns all over the kitchen floor to distract the dogs. They are trying to get the word out to the neighbors so that we can increase our awareness of keeping an eye on each others houses again. I thought I would let you know, in case you are able to get the word out to the neighbors and the Vista Association. Rich Martinez

Fw: Neighborhood Alert

Good Morning, I recieved this today. Rich Hi:  I thought I should alert the neighborhood of a young black man, age 16 to 18, dressed in black pants and white baggy tee-shirt carrying a backpack, who walked up the 500 and 600 blocks of Washington Street ringing doorbells.  I watched him systematically approach each front door, ring the bell, then step back on the steps and look carefully at the door, the window(s) and the yard.  He did this all the way up the street, one side only.   I didn't any door opened on his way up.  I stopped watching him as his got higher on the hill. He knew another neighbor and I were watching.  He could have been a sales person, but he did not look like one.  He looked like his was checking out our street.  Just thought I would alert everyone to keep an eye out on other streets in the area.  Also this got me thinking about the Neighborhood Alert Program.  I understand the Police Dept. has discontinued the program but I am checking to see if they are still handing out materials to post on the houses?  Will let you know.  At least the neighbors should be aware….