We Must Do Our Part To Stop Crime

From the Randolph West HOA President:

We must all do those things necessary to prevent crime.

We tried for over 5 years to get street lights. Yes we will get them in the next 60 days installed as long as RRHA and the City fund the installation as promised.

All of you were instructed to make sure your MOTION LIGHTS were operable. On each break-in or attempted break-in the Homeowner did not have their MOTION LIGHT in the on position; this is negligence.

We have also found that some of you refuse to utilize your built-in home ALARM SYSTEMS BFE had installed in every home in Randolph West; this is negligence.

However, we can not make any excuses for the criminals who would enter your homes with the intent to rob you or do harm to you. These people are not worthy of living period.

Every Homeowner should stay alert wherever you live and also watch out for your neighbor too.

The police are only going to come after you have been victimized, therefore, it is incumbent upon you to do the right thing. Most of you do not follow simple requests to keep your TRASH CANS pulled back to the concrete pad in front of your storage room for obvious reasons. When a neighborhood starts to look tacky and slummy, that neighborhood tends to invite the two legged RATS!!!

All of you need to do better to protect your turf and do not despair when these awful things occur because of simple security measures neglected by you. We are living in tough times and there are those who want to take what you have rather than get a job to earn what they want.

CRIME ALERT! Another Break-In

On Wednesday December 23 at approximately 10PM a house on Jacquelin Street was broken into. The criminals broke a side window with a 2 by 4, and climbed in the window. The homeowner was not home but, a security alarm was present and active. At this time it appears the alarm and/or vigilant neighbors scared the criminals off and they left before stealing any items from the household.

Please continue to keep an eye out for yourselves and your neighbors, particularly during the holidays. For more ways to protect your homes, see this list of 10 Ways to Secure Your Property.

Update (12/29)

On the night of Sunday Dec. 27 a home on Kemper Street was burglarized. The criminal(s) broke the glass on the back door and unlocked the door through the broken window. The were able to steal a few items from the house. There are also reports that a home on Lakeview has been burglarized as well. We will post more info if and when it becomes available.

Also, there are reports that these criminals are going out of their way to break into unoccupied households. They are sometimes simply knocking on the door to see if anyone is home. If someone answers the door they claim to be looking for a random person and then say they must have the wrong house. If you ever have someone knocking on your door, and you do not know them, DO NOT open the door. Instead, call 911 immediately.

Randolph Neighborhood Holiday Party RESCHEDULED

UPDATE: The Holiday Party has been rescheduled for tomorrow, December 23 from 5:30 – 7:30PM.

The Randolph Community Group (NOT the Randolph West HOA) will be hosting their annual Randolph Neighborhood Holiday Party, Wednesday December 23 (originally planned for Dec 19). The event will be held at the Randolph Community Center at 1415 Grayland Ave from 5:30 - 7:30PM.

Come meet your association representatives and mix and mingle with your neighbors in a  festive environment. There will be crafts for the kids, holiday music, food and fun!

For more information call 646-1080 or 257-7273.

May Homeowners Association Meeting

What: Randolph West Homeowners Association Meeting
When: Thursday May 14 at 6:30PM
Where: 1705 Kemper Street (yes, its in the house that’s for sale).

Who should attend?
All homeowners and tenants of Randolph West. (Or anyone who is interested - everyone is welcome to drop in.)

What’s the point?
The homeowners association serves to help improve the area through open communication and networking of all individuals living in, or owning property in Randolph West. This month we will get an update on the newly established Neighborhood Watch, discuss recent issues in the neighborhood and plan for the upcoming Randolph West Block Party. Come hear the details or better yet, come get involved and be a part of improving our part of Richmond.

Oh, and the Bowers usually bring food and drink for everyone to enjoy. Hopefully they’ll do that again this time around!