October 2010 Safety Committee Report

Burglaries and Thefts Reported
Two autos were burglarized, one on Boundbrook, 14 October and another on Edgecreek on the 28th. The latter was one of many vehicle burglaries that occurred in Braun area neighborhoods, 26 - 28 October. 

Greenbriar, near Nichols ES, was hit hardest with thefts from six vehicles . 

Burglars are after GPS receivers, other electronics, cash and credit cards, and any bag or case that may appear to contain these items (whether they do or not).

Less costly, but invasive none-the-less:  A decorative deer went missing from a front yard on Atwell Park, overnight 10 October.  This is a repeat theft of garden features from this property.  One-by-one they disappear, so, according to the homeowner, they won't be replaced.

New Gate Post Struck

The entry gate was damaged yet again, 6 October despite the smaller footprint presented by the new center post. The repair came faster and cheaper, but FSR residents are stuck with the bill:  Video shows the hit and run vehicle, a white "dually" pick-up pulling a goose neck trailer, had no plates.

Mind the Signs

It's your neighborhood, your neighbors, your vehicle, your responsibility.  Drive friendly, FSR!

Cellular on Patrol
Neighborhood volunteers conducted four patrols during October, including two on Halloween night.  There was nothing significant to report. 

The COP is always open to new volunteers. Call AMS (829-7202) or email FSRsafety@yahoogroups.com for more information.

Blue Armor Patrol Summary
Early Saturday afternoon, 16 October, an officer approached juveniles playing with paint guns at the open space near Finesilver and Cove Creek.  The kids ran off before the officer could inform them of ordinances prohibiting their use.

An officer observed several juveniles at the community center at about 10:30 pm, Thursday, 21 October.  All of them ran into the woods on seeing the Blue Armor patrol car drive up.  Despite the suspicious behavior, the officer found everything in its place. 

Blue Armor made extra patrols of FSR streets the night before, during, and after Halloween festivities.  There was nothing significant to report.

SAPD Responses
Police responded to only six calls for service in Finesilver Ranch marking low call volume for two consecutive months.  There were 16 calls during October last year. The 2009 call average was 12 per month.

Officers investigated a vehicle burglary on Edgecreek, a suspicious vehicle on Bakerswood, two burglar alarms, took a "miscellaneous" report, and assisted fire/EMS with an injured or sick party.

The Greenbriar neighborhood near Nichols ES surpassed FSR's October call load. There were six vehicle burglaries, a report of threats, a disturbance, a missing person, and two cases marked "miscellaneous."
Greenbriar has about 1/4 the number of homes as Finesilver Ranch and presumably has similar demographics for crime reporting comparison.

Sex Offender Watch
As of this post, there are no registered sex offenders residing in FSR.

SAFD Responses
San Antonio Fire/EMS made two medical calls to Finesilver Ranch during October.

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