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2010-08-11 -Lurid Crime Tales-

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Posted by Anonymoose 2010-08-11 07:56|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top

#1 Neighbors talked Monday afternoon about buffing up their neighborhood watch,

I don't think the neighborhood watch is usually up at 3:30 am. Use to be.

Posted by Procopius2k 2010-08-11 08:52|| 2010-08-11 08:52|| Front Page Top

#2 "I dont open the door that time of morning," said the homeowner, 51
I quit opening my door to anyone years ago. 99%+ of everyone who knocked turned out to be some kind of door to door solicitor wanting to convert me to something or trying to get money (honestly, by asking, not taking). Time taken to answer the door was consistently wasted, besides there was the obvious security risk.
My town is a fairly safe one, excluding the double murder a block away followed by a 45-second shootout between the perp & the police while I was working on my pickup in the drive. (I do pay more attention to popping sounds I hear in the neighborhood since then.)
The incident looks like one of those failed attempts by a lost soul prowling the world seeking the ruin of souls. $20,000 bond is far too little. The suspect will be back on the prowl as soon as he ingests or manufactures his next supply of mind-altering substances. Perhaps he, or some of his entourage, will visit the very same man for a little payback. The news article almost gave the address away.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2010-08-11 09:10|| 2010-08-11 09:10|| Front Page Top

#3 Might want to "beef" them up instead - unless you like them really shiny, that is.

Posted by mojo 2010-08-11 18:00|| 2010-08-11 18:00|| Front Page Top

#4 he's not a burglar as he didn't steal anything

I never heard of a burglar ringing the doorbell and asking for help.

So what did they guy want? Did the homeowner not ask?

Sounds a bit suss to me.

Posted by anon1 2010-08-11 20:06|| 2010-08-11 20:06|| Front Page Top

#5 Ever hear of home invasion, anon1? He had something to knock lights out. The same thing he thought he could hold against the home owner, most likely a large knife. Thieves seem to know most people these days don't pack heat at home.

Posted by Thereger Borgia9251 2010-08-11 22:06|| 2010-08-11 22:06|| Front Page Top

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