Every morning I get an email from the LexisNexis Community Crime Map for any crimes reported by law enforcement within a half mile of Rio Crossing.
Some of the time it’s little stuff, and most of the time, there’s nothing at all. I’m usually pretty happy – “no news is good news.”
Yesterday, though, there were three reports that concerned me — all three from over in Wigwam Creek just to the west of Rio Crossing.
Vehicle crimes at three different locations, one stolen vehicle and two burglaries from vehicles.
I don’t know anything beyond what you see here, but it’s “pretty close to home” for all of Rio Crossing, and a reminder that crime can happen in any community. The City of Avondale Police Department says, “Lock it, Hide it, Keep It.”
- Keep your vehicles locked at all times! Don’t think “Oh, I’m just running in because I forgot my grocery list.” Lock it!
- Don’t leave anything of any value openly viewable in your vehicle. Not your wallet, not your phone, not your lunch. Hide it!
- In general, don’t leave things in your vehicle for extended times anyway! Certainly not your wallet, and if your car isn’t parked inside the garage at all times, we highly recommend don’t leave your garage door clicker in the car! If they get in your car… they can get in your home. Keep it inside the house!
Stay safe. Be aware.