AUTUMN MEADOWS- Theft

Thursday evening, August 4, 2011, around 7pm someone stole a full 5 gallon jerry can of gasoline from a neighbor's garage on 43rd Drive SE. The garage door was open and the homeowners were in the back yard talking with neighbors. The thieves dropped the flex nozzle in their haste to escape.


The homeowner also reported there has been an inordinate number of strangers walking and driving down 43rd, which seems to have become a shortcut for unruly teens and speeders of late.

Thieves often take advantage of open garage doors when homeowners are in the back yard gardening or enjoying the day. Close and lock all of your doors especially when you are in the back. You never know who might slip into your garage to take something.

And as always, if you see suspicious people in your neighborhood, call 911 with a description.