Trespassers & Theft

The problem of trespassers and theft are not just a problem for us. I was informed by a resident of Mediterranean Manor, that they have had trespassers searching for unlocked cars. When an unlocked car is found, anything of value is stolen. The Sheriff was called and they caught a thief. He confessed to his method of operation.

There are three morals to this story:
1. make sure you always lock your car;
2. make sure you never leave anything of value in your car;
3. call the Sheriff if you see anything suspicious. The non-emergency number is 727-582-6200. Put the number on your speed dial list, and test it to make sure that it works. Don't be afraid to call. The Sheriff will come and investigate. Even if they arrive too late, their presence will tell anyone watching that we are watching too. And we will call the Sheriff's Department, so move on and look for an easier target.