Scam Artist on the Loose. BEWARE!

Wednesday evening a tall, white male teen-aged boy rang our bell and knocked loudly. He was a big boy, about 6 ft. and wearing an athletic jersey of some sort. I first refused to open the door but he (very easily) convinced me he was the son of a neighbor. He said he was selling books to raise money for his baseball team. He had no order forms or books, and he was looking all around while he was talking to me, behind him, off to the side...of course I told him no. Apparently he has been all over the neighborhood, as those of you receiving e-mail bulletins already know. His stories range from raising money so his team (sometimes it's basketball) can go to the play-offs in Maui, to "could you just give me $20?" So, considering the previous incidents, please remember to keep your cars locked, as well as your windows and doors, and most importantly, DO NOT open the door to strangers. Even to innocent looking young people who might, or more likely might NOT be the child of your neighbors. That's why it's so important for us all to get out and meet one another! Know who your neighbors are.

Useful Numbers:
EMERGENCY – 911
NON-EMERGENCY POLICE SERVICE – (704) 353-1000
CRIME STOPPERS – (704) 334-1600
VICE HOTLINE – (704) 336-8423