A DAYLIGHT BURGLARY AND THE CHALLANGE OF NIGHT TIME AT THE GATE

Last evening,May 21, we had 2 marked ''patrol carts'' with light bars operating in the park at the same time. At around 9:15, we were at the gate area when a OCSO unit came in. The deputy stopped and told us that he was called for a burglary investigation ,in the 14500 block of Pine Valley.He was complimentary of our marked cart.
 While talking to the young officer, he received a ''code 3'' call for an emergency, in the UCF area. He left with lights on ,said he would be back ASAP.
  We went to the address that the deputy had been in route to. A female, renting resident met us at the scene of the burglary. These details given were---At around 6 PM she left the house and went to a neighbors house, a few doors down the street. admittedly, she neglected to lock the main door. When she returned, approximately 2 hours later---someone, had entered the home and took around $90 in cash,---but more bizarre--pulled the refrigerator, out from the wall??---ALL IN BROAD DAYLIGHT!--We advised the resident about the delay of the officer and left the Pine Valley area.
  At around 10 PM, we went back up to the gate area.Shortly thereafter,--2 young white males came through the gate--one on a small bike--the other on a skate board.When asked where they were going---of course to---''GRAND MA,S HOUSE''   [One cart carries a mini dash cam]

One of the youths was somewhat belligerent when asked where grandma lived, and would not answer.---SO---we followed them down to the 14300 block of Spyglass. The house that they went to, has a long history of young ,unregistered people living there from time to time. We called the other patrol cart [Randy Muehl] to join us as a witness. --Sure enough--grand ma came out and launched into a tirade!---Of course we were the ones in the wrong--even though,it was admitted ''the boys were just living there until they found another place'' ---The ''grandson became somewhat combative and was warned that if he TOUCHED anyone his ass was going to 33rd st.

  Both carts left and went out into other area,s. 

The parents and grandparents that shelter their off-springs and grandchildren,without proper background checks and registration---continue to be a source of problems for the Fairways---THEY ARE THE ENABLERS!

A picture and email was sent to management

We now have 2 patrol carts in operation The 3rd unit should be ready next week and be available to other volunteers.

 A special thanks to Randy and Kathy Muehl, who have put a lot of time and effort into getting our independent patrol program off to a good start--even the cops like it!.