Rising crime rates - a sign of tough economic times
A public service announcement sign on Military Trail reads:
Crime Alert. Lock your car doors and don't leave valuables in your car - like we didn't know that.
I recently talked to a Palm Beach County sheriff, and he said there has been a large increase in the number of break ins this year in both in autos and homes everywhere.
Purse snatching at the smaller shopping centers with grocery stores is on the rise. He warns it happens day and night.
One of the tricks is for someone to hide under your car. When you walk up to your car, that person grabs your ankles. Then, as you stand there in shock and panic, the assailant's partner rushes by and grabs your purse. Here I thought that was an urban legend. Guess not.
To find out exactly what's happening in your neighborhood and overall in the village by the sea, go to police activity at mydelraybeach.com.
It has a detailed listing of recent criminal and traffic activity in Delray Beach.
If you see something suspicious, call 911. Better to call and be wrong than ignore a potential crime. If it's a non-emergency, call the police department at 561.243.7800.
As always, stay alert and stay safe.
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The unemployment rate jumped up higher today. The are many nervous investors worried about consumers not buying. The stimulus did not help create jobs and the unemployed number will continue to rise. We the people are in for some hard times ahead. This recession is going to get worse than the msm predicts. Im saying, be smart and save your money. Your going to need it not only for when inflation starts to kick in but for the continuing deflation that is with us now and severe economic times. Watch your back because crime will continue to escalate out of control. God Bless are Police officers that risk their lives to protect us.
Posted by: Debbie | July 2, 2009 7:52 PM