In the past 24 hours there have been two additional incidents within Chadds Ridge we want to make all homeowners aware of.  The following incidents have occurred:

• A resident saw a man in his back yard and chased him up Helga Way at approximately 12:00 am on Friday, October 8^th.
• Another resident came out to his car at about 7:15 am the morning of Friday, October 8^th to discover the drivers side door closed but not latched.  The middle console was also open.
• A neighbor of the above residents SUV was not in the driveway when the resident came out the same morning.  This neighbor came out to discover there SUV was gone at approximately 7:30 am this morning.  The doors to the SUV were locked and the keys were not inside the vehicle. There were no signs of damage, broken glass, etc. on the driveway. 

It is imperative that ALL of our Chadds Ridge neighbors be WATCHFUL!  If you see anything suspicious please call the police immediately and notify the board! 

Neighborhood Watch

We need your help!  If you see anything going on in your community that you feel needs to be addressed, please either contact the Police immediately or the Non Emergency Police Dispatch Number
(770) 499-3911.  Please call and report any suspicious behavior to this number ASAP.

What you can do:

Increase your use of good crime prevention techniques: awareness, alertness and avoidance.

• Make sure that all doors are kept locked at all times.
• Windows should be closed and locked anytime that you are not in your home or anytime at night. Many burglars, and worse, have easily entered homes through open windows while the home’s occupants sleep.
• Lighting, both inside and outside of your home, is one of the best and most economical deterrents for burglars. Indoor lighting gives the impression that a home is occupied while outdoor lighting diminishes places to hide.
• Have the post office hold your mail and put your newspapers on vacation hold while you are away.
• Consider installing a security system.
• Do not discuss private details with anyone who comes to your door trying to sell something or wanting information. Tell them to leave their card or other contact information on your front steps or porch and do not open the door until long after they have gone.
• Watch out for your neighbors. If you see someone or something that doesn’t seem right take a closer look.
• Always lock your cars, and do not leave valuables in the car. 

 If you have any questions, please contact the Chadds Ridge HOA Board at board@chaddsridge.net

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