Vehicle break-ins
Preventing Vehicle Burglaries
Acting Corporal Stanley Murray Orange County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit:
There’s an overwhelming increase in vehicle burglaries in your area due to UNLOCKED vehicle doors. To minimize the chance of becoming a victim, we need to take away the thief’s opportunity by practicing the below preventative safety tips:
1. Remove all valuables left in plain sight from your vehicle to include purses, electronics, shopping bags, garage door openers, tools, drills, currency, generators and firearms etc.
2. Always lock your vehicle doors and light up the outside garage door/drive way with LED lights, this helps deter suspects and can also help identify suspects when photos are capture on surveillance video.
3. If you are using security systems that carry phone app capabilities, utilize the motion alert option if available to acknowledge entry onto your property by movement. Ensure this option has not been muted or silenced from your ability to receive notifications in the late evening / early morning.
To report an emergency please dial 911.
For non-emergency you may dial 407-836-4357.
For crime information sharing please dial 1800-423-TIPS (8477)
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From: Deputy First Class William Ramirez
Vehicle Burglary Prevention. Friendly reminder from the OCSO Crime Prevention Unit! Please take a moment of time and make sure your vehicles are secured and the alarms are activated. Remove valuables from your vehicle as soon as possible. Place items out of sight and make expensive purchases last. Immediately take them home and remove them from your vehicle. Lastly, remain alert and stay safe! Do not give a criminal an opportunity to take your property.
11/02/2022
unWelcome solicitor
This salesman was walking the neighborhood soliciting for business. Do not let solicitors into your home. They are not allowed in our community and may be there to scope out your home.
WARNING
lock your cars!
This is not our community. However, the East Orlando area has been hit by ever more bold theives lately. They have even been seen in gangs that cruise the street at 3 a.m. checking for unlocked cars. Members will walk the street with their get away car following and will try to alter your camera to escape detection.
HOME BURGLARIES
Lighting
When driving the neighborhood we noted that some houses are poorly lit after dark. Simply leaving your house and driveway lights on discourages would-be thieves. The addition of motion activated lights in dark areas or blind spots also improves security.
Secure Your Garage Door
Overhead garage doors are ridiculously easy to break into. The attached link shows how to easily secure your garage door. If you still need help contact John Vecchitto at lordvec54@gmail.com.
Sliding Glass Doors
The locks on our sliders aren't always the most secure way to secure the door. The Cal Double Bolt Lock is relatively easy to install, is compatible with our sliders and available from Amazon for under $30. If you still need help contact John Vecchitto at lordvec54@gmail.com.
Alarms
Toll Brothers installed alarm systems in all the houses here. Unfortunately some residents have not activated their alarm systems. Currently you can get central monitoring for break-ins, smoke and carbon monoxide for less than $45 per month. Even less if you just want security monitoring. Contact John Vecchitto for information on who I use for monitoring. lordvec54@gmail.com
Vigilance
Be aware of strange people or vehicles roaming the neighborhood, especially after dark. If you suspect anything contact the neighborhood watch coordinator at fontanaestates2@gmail.com or the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Holiday Decorations
Volunteers welcome to help hang up decorations for the holidays in the front of the community. If you can assist on Saturday, November 16th starting at 4:00 p.m. please inform a board member.
Refreshments and festive music will be provided. Families welcome.