ANOTHER EXTREMELY UNUSUAL BURGLARY--THE ''SCUM BAGS'' STRIKE AGAIN

YET,---ANOTHER ''WEIRD'' BURGLARY IN OUR GATED COMMUNITY!
Early Sunday morning Fairways Watch received a call from an alert, concerned neighbor ,in the 2200 block of Pebble beach Blv. The good neighbor reported that a screen door was open on a home, near their residence. The neighbor,went on to say that the elderly homeowner, was away, visiting family out of town.
  Fairways Watch went to the address of the described residence. It was readily apparent that something was amiss!. With a neighbor ,we checked the interior, and found strong indications of a full blown burglary.
  911 was called for an OCSO officer and an investigation.We also contacted the son of the home owner, where the resident was visiting out of state.Two deputies arrived and all known information and phone numbers were given to the officers.
 There is a positive side to this story---This homeowner and her family ,had been very PRO-ACTIVE!---Before this resident left to go out of state----she took ALL of her valuable jewelry and finances with her--even a small lock box!---SO-- the low- life got little of real value--only old costume jewelry of little worth! VALUABLE ELECTRONIC ITEMS WERE UNTOUCHED.
  YES --the nice, well kept home was in disarray--but--it could have been much worse, had it not been for the fore sight and thinking of the owner and her family.

  THIS IS A PICTURE OF-- THE ALMOST UNBELIEVABLE METHOD OF ENTRY THAT WAS USED!

YES--THE DOWN AND DIRTY THIEF, DID IT AGAIN!---This time there was positive proof that entry was gained from beneath the home,--up through the cold air filter run. Skirting was removed --the very skinny thief went under in all the filth and dirt.---After a long crawl---They cut the vinyl air tube loose from the floor fitting.---They forced the filter and grill out into the home!--Having accomplished,all of their ''cat burglar'' requirements---The extremely fit and thin thief, crawled up through the vent hole that measures 16 x 12 inches !---Almost like something, out of a mystery movie.
  There were very plain, muddy foot tracks, that led away from the filter vent area. These small sized tennis shoe type prints could have been a woman,s shoe !
 This is the fourth burglary in our community, in the last 2 years that involved an issue with the ac filter area.However this one makes it very conclusive with the muddy shoe prints.
  It is only speculation, that a second person could have been let in through the main door, after it was unlocked from within.It is believed that the ''scummies'' were in the house for a period of time.
  WHAT CAN BE DONE TO PROTECT OURSELVES FROM THIS TYPE OF INTRUSION?
  There is a resident, in the park ,that is properly licensed to perform AC repairs and service. He can install a special strong security screen over the floor duct entry point, at a low nominal cost. He can be contacted at 407- 440- 3556

UPDATE ON VENT SECURITY
Pictured below is a devised security screen that should prevent any intrusion, such as described above. The heavy duty, rust resistant device when installed--should be comforting to many Fairways home owners.For more information and low, fair, price ,residents may call the phone number above. The only interest that Fairways Watch has in this device is the safety and security of our residents.--Nothing monetary.