Beware Stolen Mail

One of our Pinehurst neighbors on 24th Ave NE near NE 110th St just reported that this morning he had mail stolen from his mailbox, mail he’d put out for the mail carrier to take. One was an invoice with a credit card number on it.

This is a good opportunity to think about getting [...]

Crime Report

Here is a crime report from our SPD Crime Prevention Coordinator, Terrie Johnston:

Residential Burglaries are occurring with more frequency in the Lincoln Sector of the North Precinct (Pinehurst; Lake City Way; Maple Leaf; View Ridge; Wedgwood; Ravenna/Bryant, et al)  The precinct commanders are aware, and are staffing accordingly.  Our Burglary Theft detectives are proactively working [...]

Burglaries Doubled From Last October

Terrie Johnston, our Crime Prevention Coordinator, reported at the North Precinct Advisory Council that though burglaries are down in general in the North Precinct, they are up in Lincoln Sector, the North Precinct sector Pinehurst is in. Last October there were 18 burglaries. This October there were 55. Twenty of the 55 were non-forced entry, meaning [...]

Recent Rash of Auto Thefts in Pinehurst

Since October 3 there have been four auto thefts or car prowl thefts in our neighborhood:

10/3 115xx blk Lake City Way – theft auto acc (not sure what this is)

10/09 14xx blk NE 120th St – car prowl theft

10/9 115xx blk Pinehurst Way – auto theft

10/13 10xx blk NE 115th St  [...]

Personal Safety Talks

Do you belong to a civic or community organization that invites speakers to your meetings? Terrie Johnston, our Crime Prevention Coordinator, reminds us that she is available to speak, for free, about personal safety. Call her at 206-684-7711 or email her at terrie.johnston@seattle.gov.

Crime Prevention

At tonight’s North Precinct Advisory Council, a representative from the City Attorney’s Office told us what one apprehended residential burglar told officials about his methods: he said he didn’t pay any attention to alarm system signs because he knows he can get in and out of a home before anyone responds to the alarm. He [...]

Crime Prevention Reminders

At September’s North Precinct Advisory Council our Crime Prevention Coordinator, Terri Johnston, reminded us of these tips:

1) Stop your mail and newspapers when you are out-of-town so they don’t collect on your porch and mailbox.

2) A burning front porch light at 2:00 in the afternoon on an 80 degree day is a clue that [...]

August Residential Crime Report

This message is from our Crime Prevention Coodinator, Terrie Johnston:

Hope those of you who participated in our 27th Annual Night Out on August 2nd enjoyed Seattle’s biggest Crime Prevention celebration.   1,327 blocks registered this year, a 12% increase in participation from last year  (approx. 720 blocks in the North Precinct participated, twice the number [...]

Night Out Block Parties in Pinehurst

Tuesday, August 2nd is Night Out. Night Out is an annual crime prevention event sponsored by the Seattle Police Department. Are you and your neighbors having a party? Post your information as a comment if you’d like it advertised.

Here’s one from the “North of Northgate Neighborhood”.

Tuesday, August 2nd, 6PM – 11PM

8th [...]

Rash of Car Thefts in Maple Leaf

This summer there is unusually high number of car prowls and car thefts in Maple Leaf, our neighbors to the south. See article in Maple Leaf Life.

This is a good reminder to take precautions. What attracts car thieves is opportunity. Don’t make it easy for them.

Don’t leave your car unlocked or the windows down. Don’t [...]