Suspicious person reported in 700 block of Edgewood

From Officer J.P. Ingram, Bryan Police Department, Neighborhood Enforcement Team 7 Zone:

"An SPO person was reported in the 700 block of Edgewood. The reporting person stated that a white male in his 50's with tattoos was in your neighborhood association.

"The unnamed subject was walking away from a residence, when a mindful "watch dog" citizen called in. The citizen approached the male subject, and asked if he lived in the area. The
person asked the citizen if he was a "COP", the citizen stated no. It sounds as if the person then made up some type of story as to who he was visiting, then left the scene. Although, we where not able to locate the white male subject, I am grateful that the citizen called 911 to report it.

"Remember, as a TEAM we will make a positive impact. Call in all suspicious activity."

• Call Bryan Police at 361-3888.
• Or dial 911 for emergencies.

Keep watch for these vehicles, which may be used for burglaries in our neighborhood

Bryan Police Officer J.P. Ingram of Neighborhood Enforcement Team 7 Zone reports that daytime burglars are hitting the 7 Zone (which includes the Garden Acres subdivision) with alarming frequency in recent months.

The burglars appear to focus on side streets rather than major thoroughfares, and strike between the hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. They may avoid lunch hours to avoid homeowners who come home to eat. They also avoid weekends.

Their last two strikes were on Midwest near Briarcrest/29th and on Garden Acres near Texas/Broadmoor. Based on the patterns of the burglaries, the theives' focus appears to be moving to the northwest, Officer Ingram says.

He requests that all residents of the subdivision report any suspicious behavior to Bryan police at 979-361-3888.

In particular, keep an eye out for these vehicles, which police suspect are being used in burglaries in our neighborhood:

• A blue, four-door Buick LeSabre (first three digits of the licence place: 537).
• A dark, four-door Cadillac (685).
• A silver, four-door Chevy Impala (695).
• A brown, four-door Chevy Caprice (276).
• A white, four-door Chevy Blazer (5WS).
• A maroon, four-door Chevy Lumina (822).
• A blue, four-door Chevy Lumina (Y63).
• A silver, four-door Mazda Protege (P12).

Help us put an end to the current wave of burglaries in the Garden Acres Neighborhood

Organizational Meeting: Neighborhood Crime Watch
• Thursday, May 15, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Tanglewood Park (main pavilion)

Residents of the Garden Acres subdivision have reported six break-ins over the last few months. Thieves are targeting flat-screen TVs, guns and gold. They are casing the neighborhood on weekdays. When they find a house with no one at home, they kick in a door and run rampant.

In response, the Garden Acres Neighborhood Association is organizing a Neighborhood Crime Watch for the subdivision. All residents of the subdivision are invited to attend the organizational meeting.

Officer J.P. Ingram and Officer Robyn Neveu of the Bryan Police Department will answer any questions and recruit block captains for the Garden Acres Neighborhood Crime Watch Program.

We will seek volunteers to encourage neighborhood residents to:
• Keep an eye out for strangers and strange vehicles in the neighborhood.
• Report suspicious activity to police.
• Watch neighbors’ homes when they are out of town.
• Lock up gold, guns and other valuables.
• Keep records of serial numbers on television and other electronic equipment.
• Engrave valuables with identification numbers.
• Contribute money to purchase and post “Neighborhood Crime Watch” signs throughout the subdivision. (Signs are $35 each. Send checks to Garden Acres Neighborhood Association, 723 Inwood Dr, Bryan, 77802)

Our goal is simple: To make our neighborhood uncomfortable and unprofitable for our city’s criminals.

Join us. Attend the meeting on May 15.