Category: GP Police

Several Things

Posted on by Don Ryan

We are posting this because previous individual posts regarding these items have gone unseen or are being disregarded.

  1. People throwing trash all over common property. In some cases, these are school kids returning home from the school buses letting them out, and in many other cases, adults driving through property or emptying out the car into the visitor lots.  We find all manner of food wrappers and foam products all over as well as beer bottles and cans.  We spend hours picking up trash around the property several days a week and still people trash the place out with complete impunity.
  2. Large numbers of dog owners are not picking up after their dogs when walking them on common property, some are very large dogs. No one likes stepping in dog poop, and we do not like driving around the property in the Gators and having it get caught in the tires. We have kids playing here and the place is loaded with “lawn mines”. Please pick up after your dogs! It is easier to do that than to risk a fine from the HOA and/or the City.
  3. I called PD today because I saw two guys loitering around on the East side and hiding their faces when I drove past them. That is usually a sign they are up to no good.  We have had recent problems with home break-ins and package thefts, among other things. Please notify the Police if you see suspicious folks wandering around our property.  We have to remain vigilant and keep an eye on our surroundings.
  4. Fire Lanes – we still have many residents and their visitors who park vehicles in the fire lane. That is always illegal and will get you either fined or towed. Although our governing documents mention that service and delivery vehicles can park in the street during regular business hours, all of our streets are clearly marked Fire Lanes. Fire Code is very specific about what vehicles are allowed to be in the Fire Lane. Those vehicles are Police, Fire or Ambulances on official business.  So, any other vehicle parked in the Fire Lanes that is not Police, Fire or Ambulance on official business is at risk of fines, towing and/or impounding.  Police can write citations for parking in the fire lane, as well.
  5. We have also had recent incidents of people dumping stuff on HOA property, such as old furniture and dumping an old refrigerator in the front flower bed of their townhouse.  Dumping is illegal, to say the least, and we do get the City involved in most instances.  If you have a large item you need to dispose of, call the Office and we will make arrangements to get it properly picked up. We do not, however, deal with large home appliances such as refrigerators/ freezers.

Common Areas, Criminal Activity, GP Police, Illegal Dumping, Information

Break-ins on West Side

Posted on by Don Ryan

We had two more break-ins yesterday, in broad daylight, both on the low even numbers of West Mountain Creek Drive (South side).

One of these properties has been hit twice before in the past month or so, and each time, there was a window broken out under the carport and the other property, they kicked the door in. Both were unoccupied at the time of the crime.

It is my understanding the alleged perpetrators were seen and were described as young Black males (20’s) wearing hoodies, 2 wearing black hoodies and one wearing a blue hoodie.

If anyone saw these three guys yesterday between around 10 AM and mid day, please let the Police know. If you see people walking around and hiding their faces when you look at them, that is a sure sign they are up to no good.  Please call the Police when you see folks like this.

Break ins, GP Police

Another Stolen Car

Posted on by Don Ryan

I had noticed a car on the East side that looked a bit out of place. It sat in the same spot for multiple days so we called the tow company to have it removed, and sure enough, it was a stolen vehicle. This is the second stolen vehicle dumped here in about a month. The previous stolen vehicle was left under someone’s carport.

 

 

 

GP Police, Unauthorized Vehicles

Break-in on West Townhouse Lane

Posted on by Don Ryan

We had a break-in on West Townhouse Lane, along the woods, on Friday afternoon between 2 and 3 PM. There were 3 young black men, all wearing dark hoodies. 2 thin and one heavy set, that were seen near the house broken into.

They were seen leaving the vicinity in a gold or champagne colored Marquis or Crown Victoria. The vehicle was parked in the gravel lot, near the woods and they went along West Townhouse towards Belt Line, near the Office.

If anyone saw this vehicle or its occupants and/or anyone with surveillance videos that show this vehicle, please let the Police know.

GP Police, Information

Suspicious Persons/Vehicles

Posted on by Don Ryan

Last week, we have several suspicious vehicles parked on property, on both sides of the subdivision.  In one case, a man was sleeping in his car on the West side, backed in, and no plate displayed. So, we called the Police to come check him out. It is not the first time someone has been sleeping in a car in one of our visitor lots.  In other cases, they had drugs with them and were arrested. This last case, he was contacted by PD and was supposedly visiting someone here.

More recently, there was a car parked on the East side, occupied 4 times, and they were also backed in. I tend to notice backed in cars more, especially when there is no front plate or registration visible. It was rather obvious that these 4 young men were smoking weed, the smell kinda gave it away. They appeared to be high school age and I did call the Police to check them out. They left shortly before the officer arrived but I did get them a description of the vehicle and occupants.

I am advising our residents of this issue because our 22 acre subdivision is private property and some folks who do not reside here use it sell or use drugs, drop off stolen cars and have sex in cars.  Since we are off the main city streets, they think they are invisible here. If you see someone wandering around property or a vehicle that just does not look right, please call GPPD on the non-emergency number, 972-237-8790 and report any suspicious activity. I have requested GPPD to increase patrols through the property.

GP Police, Information, Suspicious people

More Syringes Found on West Side

Posted on by Don Ryan

We found another uncapped syringe in front of the Office yesterday, in the parking lot. The needle was exposed; there is no telling what was in the syringe. I have notified the GP Police about these syringes and they seem to have added some patrols here.

However, this subdivision is our home and this is our community.

We all need to get more involved in making it a safe place to live by calling in when we see suspicious activities. Many folks know they can sit off somewhere on property and not be readily seen from the main roads. We see them several times a week; I call the Police to check them out and a few trespassers have been arrested for a variety of things.

Report suspicious cars and/or people wandering around that you do not know to the GPPD Non-emergency number   972-237-8790

 

GP Police, Medical Sharps, Suspicious people

From GPPD: What is suspicious activity?

Posted on by Don Ryan

What is suspicious activity?

“Am I witnessing a crime?” Most of us have found ourselves wondering this at some point or another. However, because we’re not really sure, we tend to ignore what we have just seen and, hoping it wasn’t so, we continue about our business.

People aren’t suspicious, behavior is! Always consider the context for what you are witnessing and remember there may be a simple explanation for activity that at first glance appears suspicious. Here are behaviors that may be associated with criminal activity:

– Someone walking down the street looking into multiple vehicles and/or trying door handles to see if the doors will open.

– Someone taking a package from someone else’s property (keep in mind that sometimes neighbors leave or pick up packages for other neighbors).

-A person who is not your neighbor walking about your neighbor’s home and looking into windows, or trying to gain access by forcing open a window or door.

– A person knocking on your door and asking to speak with someone who does not live there and who may also go to other homes knocking on doors. This is a tactic used by people with the intent to burglarize to see if people are home. (Keep in mind that people may mistakenly go to the wrong home.)

– Someone claiming to represent a utility company who is either not wearing a uniform, does not produce identification upon request, or does not have a company logo vehicle.

– Someone using binoculars or other devices to peer into your or your neighbors’ homes.

– At night, a person sitting inside a vehicle that you do not recognize with the lights off for extended period of time.

– A pushy salesperson not producing identification upon your request or asking to come into your home.

– A vehicle you do not recognize that is circling multiple times around the neighborhood.

Remember, if you think that a crime may be occurring, or that the safety of you or your neighbors may be at risk, don’t hesitate to call 911. Your call could be the one that lets us put a stop to the break-ins or a crime streak in your neighborhood. We are happy to check things out!

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Recent Bicycle Thefts

Posted on by Don Ryan

We have had 2 reports of bicycles being stolen on East Townhouse Lane, a little over a month apart.

One was chained under the carport and the lock was cut off. The latest one was taken from the back yard of the property.

I have notified the Police and asked that they do more patrols in that area.

If you see someone suspicious lurking around,  please call the Police.

We each must take action if we want to stop this.

GP Police, Theft, Vandalism

Suspicious Persons and Vehicles

Posted on by Don Ryan - 1 Comment

Lately, we have been noticing people and vehicles which do not seem to belong on our property, but I am not talking about holiday visitors. Certain areas of the property are regularly used to park off of traveled roads and these people/vehicles come here to either drink or do illegal activities. We are also having mailboxes vandalized and packages being ransacked or stolen (not just here, but in the general area) and I wonder if these suspicious persons are responsible.

Please call the Grand Prairie PD and report suspicious people and/or vehicles that you see; the Non-Emergency number is 972-237-8790 or you can call 9-1-1.

GP Police, Suspicious people