7 break-ins last week in our underground "secured" parking alone.Lots of other "issues" as well. This 'hood is getting worse.With the addition (re-location) of hundreds of homeless/crack-head/heroin addicted/alcoholic "folks" from the downtown core to our little piece of paradise is showing already. All of the hotels/motels once occupied by tourists have been taken over by De' Gubb'ment in their infinite wisdom. Plans for a Methadone clinic and safe injection site are in the works.As well as sober living houses etc.
Once these "people" start "Jones'in" for their next fix,nothing is safe.They are breaking into vehicles for the change in the console.So far they have stolen 2 key fob's which activate the gate on the secured parking.(dumb move to keep the fob in your car and not on your key ring like I do) so now they have easy access 24/7. They are rigging building doors to appear locked and safe,but now open easily.Management has camera's installed and fixes locks as they are notified,bit it's a losing battle.A female was spit on recently with the "un-sub" yelling at her "You now have the corona virus" how pleasant. Police were called who did not show up citing they are short-handed.If you have issues and are hungry and feel forced to steal a loaf of bread from a grocery store,I guess that's one thing,smashing someone's window in to aquire 75 cents towards your next fix,well thats another. BTW,nobody in this city goes without food,clothing,counselling,job training,medical,dental,medicine & shelter.There are plenty of crime free alternatives to keeping fairly well. (my tax dollar hard at work). So,I am a pinch bothered by this little dilemma and have decided to act accordingly.I went for a "walk" last night,to get some "fresh air" and see what the new residents of the area were up to.Much to my disappointment there were no people around with ulterior motives.1-2 AM...nothing. 3-4 AM...same.The law of averages will eventually come into play I'm sure.The women and older folks off this 'hood should not have to live in fear.I've talked with a few neighbours who are like minded and are willing to "get involved."
Here's my thinking: These new "folk's" to the area are somewhat lazy.If there is crack available in block 1 of the avenue,and a crime-for-little-profit available on block 2...why would they bother walking to block 3? So,as word travels amongst these players that there might be other avenues for them with a chance of incurring less free dental work,perhaps plastic surgery,a free cast, they might consider those options and move on. Now,is it going to be better for society as a whole...NO. I can't save the world.Can I take out the trash around here...for sure I can.If the good folk around would like to participate,that would be cool.If not,I don't mind. I have lot's of "hobbies" this is my new one.Management I'm sure won't mind,they gave up on resident managers long ago. The police..uuhhh,who knows.My last interaction with the police when they attended my house years ago for the break in of my Nephews van went like this. Wife looked out the window,saw punks breaking into his van,called for us,we ran to the garage hoped on the first bike in line,tore off after them.No jackets,helmets or even shirts(summertime) hehehe. Caught said punks after a chase down sidewalks etc. Grabbed them.They resisted.We put the boots to them.Police arrived,looked at punks and asked what happened...? I said he "fell down." The cop asked "How many times?" I said..."A lot." Cop winked thru said punks into the Paddy Wagon never to be heard from again. "Justice" served.
Rubb.
Once these "people" start "Jones'in" for their next fix,nothing is safe.They are breaking into vehicles for the change in the console.So far they have stolen 2 key fob's which activate the gate on the secured parking.(dumb move to keep the fob in your car and not on your key ring like I do) so now they have easy access 24/7. They are rigging building doors to appear locked and safe,but now open easily.Management has camera's installed and fixes locks as they are notified,bit it's a losing battle.A female was spit on recently with the "un-sub" yelling at her "You now have the corona virus" how pleasant. Police were called who did not show up citing they are short-handed.If you have issues and are hungry and feel forced to steal a loaf of bread from a grocery store,I guess that's one thing,smashing someone's window in to aquire 75 cents towards your next fix,well thats another. BTW,nobody in this city goes without food,clothing,counselling,job training,medical,dental,medicine & shelter.There are plenty of crime free alternatives to keeping fairly well. (my tax dollar hard at work). So,I am a pinch bothered by this little dilemma and have decided to act accordingly.I went for a "walk" last night,to get some "fresh air" and see what the new residents of the area were up to.Much to my disappointment there were no people around with ulterior motives.1-2 AM...nothing. 3-4 AM...same.The law of averages will eventually come into play I'm sure.The women and older folks off this 'hood should not have to live in fear.I've talked with a few neighbours who are like minded and are willing to "get involved."
Here's my thinking: These new "folk's" to the area are somewhat lazy.If there is crack available in block 1 of the avenue,and a crime-for-little-profit available on block 2...why would they bother walking to block 3? So,as word travels amongst these players that there might be other avenues for them with a chance of incurring less free dental work,perhaps plastic surgery,a free cast, they might consider those options and move on. Now,is it going to be better for society as a whole...NO. I can't save the world.Can I take out the trash around here...for sure I can.If the good folk around would like to participate,that would be cool.If not,I don't mind. I have lot's of "hobbies" this is my new one.Management I'm sure won't mind,they gave up on resident managers long ago. The police..uuhhh,who knows.My last interaction with the police when they attended my house years ago for the break in of my Nephews van went like this. Wife looked out the window,saw punks breaking into his van,called for us,we ran to the garage hoped on the first bike in line,tore off after them.No jackets,helmets or even shirts(summertime) hehehe. Caught said punks after a chase down sidewalks etc. Grabbed them.They resisted.We put the boots to them.Police arrived,looked at punks and asked what happened...? I said he "fell down." The cop asked "How many times?" I said..."A lot." Cop winked thru said punks into the Paddy Wagon never to be heard from again. "Justice" served.
Rubb.