where are the crime-stoppers???

I am a victim of  crime here on Greengate. The indignation to have my safety bubble invaded in such a manner is beyond description.

My neighborhood appears idyllic, but assuredly it is not with the number of drug " distribution centers" on this block alone and many a person cruising afoot who look pretty disreputable or  in need of an emergent appointment with a makeover consultant. I don't want to say that I am  "profiling" any particular group or persons, but it seems a reasonable deduction. At the least, the fashion police should be handing out citations just for how they wear their pants or lack of some significant clothing.

Yes, my car was left unattended and unlocked but still, it was in my driveway and that isn't an invitation to riffle through it and take whatever you want- but thanks for leaving the Ray Bans and keys to the trailer.

I have a couple of friends who have also experienced the bitter end of robbery this week. (Sorry Mr. Pitcock for your loss although your thieves obviously wanted to party and hoping you have replenished your bar ware).

I am convinced there is a crime wave in this city. Police action? Doubt it. I filed my report and that's it. Video and finger prints ain't  gonna cut it for this towns police department. If I found the perpetrator and gift wrapped him or her with photos of the crime surrounding them and my personal property in their pockets, there STILL wouldn't be an arrest!

Neighbors down the street called to tell me they had found some of my belongings. I took a walk down the block following the trail of pennies and various wallet contents like a scavenger hunt. Thank goodness the thief tossed away my yogurt card with its one punch from 2009, the LifeWay Book store coupon and a Kohl's discount card worth zero. I did retrieve my SAMS club card. A relief to know they won't gain entry there under false identity- THAT'S a  private club! Wouldn't want to be shopping with any criminals there. My quick trip down the block took over two hours. Along the way I got a chance to greet several friends in the neighborhood and catch up on what's up on West Greengate. One even asked why I was walking on their side of the street because its not my territory. That's okay . You can keep it. From what you've told me its just a mirror image of my end. I think we have competing dealers but you have the screaming crack head and I have the pit bulls and constant traffic. Not sure if that's an even or win for either of us.

I guess  worse things can happen to a person. I've tried to pray forgiveness toward the criminal but finding it tough right now. My devil side wishes their fingers would blacken and fall off. I certainly don't wish them death or suffering, only justice and permanent maiming.

So Gloria, Nancy, Irma, Julie and Rick- It was nice seeing you. I'll make it a point to travel down your way a little more often and catch up and hopefully it won't be in search of any more of my lost junk which apparently it is since it didn't even make it off the block; BUT, if you DO find some of my junk, I still want it back !

Checking for sticky fingers on everyone walking by the house now.