Next Citizen Advisory Board (CAB) Meeting
CAB meets the first Thursday of the month. Next meeting August 5th at 6pm, agenda TBD. Call the District 3 Police Station number at 720-913-1300 if you have questions or contact Tony Burkhardt, Anthony.Burkhardt@denvergov.org if you are interested in attending.
Local Crime Updates (updated 5.27.10)
Neighborhood Crime Update: Thefts in Garages off Alley in UPark Area
There have been reports of break-ins to garages off the alley in our neighborhood. The most recent one was during the night on the 1900 Block of Fillmore on the weekend of May 22nd. Please keep an eye out and call District 3 at 720-913-2000 if you see anything suspicious.
Neighborhood Crime Update: Thefts at Beauty Salons
District 3 police have identified a trend in which suspects are stealing purses, wallets and cell phones from beauty salons. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his 30s, 5’11” – 6’, 170-80lbs, short dark brown hair; a photo is below. Please use extra caution while visiting salons and make sure that your valuables are secure. If you have information that could lead to the identification and arrest of this individual, please call Crime Stopper at 720-913-7867 or Text to: 274637 (CRIMES).
(From District 3) Residential Burglary
In the past few weeks, district 3 police have noticed an increase in residential burglaries in the Hampden corridor from Quebec to Yosemite. Suspect(s) are breaking into house during the daytime hours and are stealing jewelry and electronics. District 3 police ask that you keep vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police by calling 911. Here are tips from District 3. (updated 4.2.10)
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
DENVER POLICE DEPARTMENT, Gerald R. Whitman, Chief of Police
Date: 9/30/09
Subject: Theft from Motor Vehicle Press Release
Last weekend the Denver Police Department investigated 35 vehicle break-ins. We strongly believe these break-ins to be crimes of opportunity, due to the fact that the items of value were left within plain sight while these vehicles were left unattended. These numbers are difficult to compare to last year’s because most people do not report thefts from motor vehicles soon after the event. The Denver Police Department found that 51.4% of these break-ins occurred while the vehicles were parked on the street. 45.7% occurred while parked in a parking lot, and one occurrence while parked at a residence. When parking your vehicle, whether it is inside a parking structure or on the street, always remember to lock your vehicle. Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside. Make attempts to park your vehicle in well-lit and populated areas, especially in the late evening hours as 60% of last weekend’s thefts occurred between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m.
The Denver Police Department compiled a list of the top six items taken from vehicles during this crime. This list is a reminder to everyone. When you leave your vehicle for any length of time, be aware of items of value that may be visible to someone who is passing by.
* GPS Units
* Purses
* Drivers Licenses
* Cell Phones
* Ipod/MP3 Players
* Credit Cards
Remember, don’t leave items of value visible in your vehicle. Following these preventive steps may decrease your chances of becoming a victim of Theft from Motor Vehicle.
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
DENVER POLICE DEPARTMENT, Gerald R. Whitman, Chief of Police
Date: March 2, 2009
To: All Denver Police Officers, Media, Denver City Council, and Denver Community Associations.
Contact: Det. Sharon D. Avendaño, 96048
Address: Office of the Chief of Police
1331 Cherokee St., Denver, CO 80204
Phone: 720-913-6609
Fax: 720-913-7021
Between Monday, January 5, 2009 and Monday, March 2, 2009, a series of 11 Residential Burglaries have occurred in the University of Denver area. The burglaries have centered around the area of South High Street, between the 2000 – 2300 Blocks. In 2 of these burglaries, the suspect was interrupted by the residents, which resulted in the suspect threatening the resident(s) with a handgun. The suspect has yet to be identified and the only identifying characteristics are that he is described as being a Black Male. Most of the burglaries have occurred in the late night to early morning hours, when most residents are home.
If you have any information please call Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867).
updated 1.16.09
Neighborhood Burglaries
Attached is a flyer regarding the recent burglaries. The flyer reports that there have been ten incidences before Christmas and on Jan. 5, there was a robbery at a house with four or five girls by a man who they suspect to be responsible for the previous burglaries.
Most of the houses that were burglarized are occupied by student athletes. Police suspect whoever is committing these crimes knows when the athletes are out of town at away games. Since these incidences occurred, police have stepped up patrols in the area as well as increased partnership with campus security (who have also greatly increased their watch over the area), as the investigation continues.
Please call the District Three station at 720-913-1300 if you have any questions or additional information that might help catch these criminals. There is a reward is you can help solve the crime.
1.15.09
A recent burglary crime pattern targeting University of Denver students has many neighbors feeling a bit edgy and rightfully so. It is a miserable feeling when you return home to find your door standing open, medicine cabinets open, your clothes thrown about the room, nightstand drawers standing open, and your mattress pulled off your bed. You’ve been victimized by a residential burglar looking for cash, jewelry, weapons, and prescription drugs that can be quickly turned into quick cash to support their own sordid habits. The honest scoop is that we live in a “target rich” environment with beautiful homes filled with valuable goods on the inside and alleys and privacy fences providing easy access and good cover for burglars. We also have a lot of traffic passing through and around the neighborhood. Think about it from the burglar’s perspective: lots of homes with valuable possessions that are left unoccupied most of the day while we go to work.
With that bleak introduction, what can we do to combat and protect ourselves from residential burglaries?
- Install burglar alarms.
- Target hardening – more secure doors, locks, window latches.
- Property marking - Property can be marked with bar codes, engraving, dyes and etching liquids, labels, and electronic tags.Increasing occupancy indicators – turn on lights; put interior lights on timers, put televisions, and radios on timers.
- Make it look like someone is home. Improve visibility – remove obstructions to visibility.
- Trim trees and bushes.
- Increase exterior lighting.
- Neighborhood watch. This is a process that the Denver Police Department can help you with but in the absence of a formal program, meet your neighbors, let them know when you are away and watch out for each other! If you are interested is setting up a Neighborhood Watch program for your block, please call our Denver Police Department Community Resource Officer Cari Jimenez at 720-913-1175.
If you are going to be away for awhile, contact the District Three station of the Denver Police Department and let them know you will be away. Ask about “directed patrol,” provide your name, address, and dates away, and they will drive by your house. Call the District Three station at 720-913-1300. This is no guarantee that your house will be safe but it can’t hurt. If you want to get a feel for past crime in your area, check out the Denver interactive crime maps online at http://www.denvergov.org/denvermaps/report.asp?rpt=crmds.
If you want to learn more about residential burglary, you may be interested in one of a series of crime-related publications by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services on “Burglary of Single-Family Houses.” You can download the document from http://www.popcenter.org/problems/pdfs/Burglary_of_Single-Family_Houses.pdf.
Tips on Keeping Your Home Safe
One of the most important things we can do to help keep our neighborhood safe is to look out for one another. If you see anything suspicious or out of the ordinary, you can call District 3 directly at 720-913-2000. Or, if it is an emergency, call 911. Here are some tips for keeping your home safe:
- Know your neighbors and keep an eye on one another
- Have indoor and outdoor lights on an automatic timer
- Lock all windows, doors (dog doors too) at night and when you are away from home, even for a few minutes
- Set your alarm if you have one
- Keep a look out for your neighbors
- When leaving home for an extended time, have a neighbor or family member watch your house and pick up your newspapers and mail
- Leave a radio or television on, and a light or two, so the house looks and sounds occupied
- During the holiday season, holiday gifts should not be visible through the windows and doors of your home.
Graffiti Eradication
One of the best ways to stop graffiti is through eradication. The UPCC can provide you with paint and/or clean-up supplies to help do that. If you notice graffiti in your alley, on a dumpster, on a post or street sign, email event@upcc.us and we will work with you to get you the right supplies.
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