Oakmont Homeowner's Association News List

Neighborhood Watch Reminder

Subject: Neighborhood Watch Reminder
Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:58:06 +0000

Dear Neighbor,

The Collierville Neighborhood Watch network advises all residents to lock their car doors whenever parked. There have been repeated incidents of items being stolen from unlocked vehicles in both business and residential areas throughout our community and across Shelby County. While locking your doors does not guarantee that you will not become a victim of crime, it may discourage certain crimes of opportunity. Additionally, do not store valuables in your car and do not put items in obvious view to a passerby. Report any suspicious activity to Collierville Police at 853-3207. Thank you for your continued efforts in community safety and security.

Special Citizen Volunteer Program

Collierville Police Neighborhood Watch

Residential Burglaries being Investigated

The Collierville Police Department is currently investigating a series of residential burglaries that have occurred in the area of S. Byhalia Road. The first burglary occurred on 1/30/08 on Deep Pond, the second occurred on 2/6/08 on Southern Home and the most resent burglary occurred on 2/11/08 on East Old Hearthstone. All three are believed to have occurred between 0900 and 1215 hours. The suspects cut exterior phone lines to the homes and forcibly entered the residences using a pry type tool and body weight against the doors (one front door and two rear doors). At all three locations the garage doors were left open as the suspects departed the scene, which indicates they are possibly pulling into the garage during the burglary to load a vehicle with the property they are stealing. In all three burglaries the victims have reported the theft of high end electronics including televisions, computers and video games along with jewelry and cash. Our open cases mirror a series of similar burglaries that have been occurring in Tipton County, Marshall County and at several locations across Shelby County. We believe there is more than one group of suspects committing these crimes based on some resent case information developed. We continue to exchange information with the surrounding agencies as these investigations progress.

We are asking residents to remain vigilant within their neighborhoods and to report any suspicious vehicles or persons observed in the area to police immediately. We are also seeking any information regarding prior contact with unfamiliar individuals that have been seen or heard knocking on front doors with a vehicle parked in front of the residence. Residents are asked to call police at 853-3207 as they witness suspicious activity occurring or to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 457-2520 or Crime Stoppers at 457-CASH with any information on any prior suspicious contacts or observations in these areas.

The Collierville Police Department values the relationship with Neighborhood Watch participants. You are the eyes and ears of Collierville Police and a valued partner in the prevention of crime. Please contact CPD with any questions or concerns.

Lee Race, Special Citizen Volunteer, CPD
Special Operations – Neighborhood Watch

Collierville, TN 38017
Cell 901-601-0697
Fax 901-853-3292

Development of Phase IV

Plans to develop Phase IV of the Oakmont P.D. are underway. This area includes the approximately 9 acres south of the Oakmont subdivision and currenly include plans for strip mall with entrances directly across the street from entrances into the Oakmont subdivision.