Elderly Neighbor gets Victimized in Her Home

According to a recent victim's neighbor on 18th and Morgan, an elderly woman went to her bank and withdrew money for her monthly bills. Not too long after she got home, the doorbell rang. It was two men from the electric company, or so she thought, checking out the electricity in the area. They showed her some type of an ID and being nervous about a possible electrical problem in the, she quickly let them in to check out her breaker box. One man went downstairs with her as the other one politely waited upstairs. Everything turned out all right and the two men went on their way. It wasn't until the next day when she looked for the envelope that she had put on her counter that she noticed the envelope and the money inside was missing. She had been scammed by people working our area looking for victims. It reminded me of a situation not too long ago were a woman noticed a car following her home from Pick & Save. She ended up driving past her house and in circles until the car stopped following her. Thankfully in both cases no one was hurt but it points out how alert we should be of our surroundings and the people in it. It doesn't take too much time and brains to figure out that an elderly person coming out of a bank or doing a transaction at Tri City inside Pick & Save is probably taking some money out and would be a ripe victim for these heartless people. Please pass this on or advise some of your elderly neighbors to be more alert when the go to the bank and withdraw money. I would rather see them a little nervous and watch out more than to go through the traumatic experience of being victimized in their own home. Thanks, Steve

Problems with Renters Near your Home?

Maybe the owner could use information from the Landlord Training Program to learn how to better screen tenants. It's free and very effective. THE LANDLORD TRAINING PROGRAM "Learn Effective, Professional Property Management Practices To Keep Out illegal And Destructive Activity"   SPRING/SUMMER 2011 SCHEDULE 5 Hour Training Program & 100 page Manual COST: FREE NOTE:  CLASSES HELD ON TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY EVENINGS REQUIRE ATTENDANCE ON BOTH EVENINGS TO COMPLETE THE SESSION   Class (11)                 Tuesday and Wednesday, June 28th & 29th, 2011 Time                           6:00 P.M. Sign-In, Class from 6:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Place                          Milwaukee Safety Academy, 6680 N Teutonia Avenue                                     (Little Theatre Room – Parking in the rear of the building)   Class (12)                 Tuesday and Wednesday, July 12th & 13th, 2011 Time                           6:00 P.M. Sign-In, Class from 6:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Place                          Milwaukee Safety Academy, 6680 N Teutonia Avenue                                     (Little Theatre Room – Parking in the rear of the building)   Class (13)                 Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 Time                           8:30 A.M. Sign-In, Class from 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Place                          Anderson Building, 4001 S 6th Street – 3rd Floor                                     (Street Parking Only – No Vending At This Location)   Class (14)                 Tuesday and Wednesday, August 9th & 10th, 2011 Time                           6:00 P.M. Sign-In, Class from 6:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Place                          Milwaukee Safety Academy, 6680 N Teutonia Avenue                                     (Little Theatre Room – Parking in the rear of the building)   Class (15)                 August 27th, 2011     SPANISH SPEAKING Time                           8:30 A.M. Sign-In, Class from 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Place                          Anderson Building, 4001 S 6th Street – 3rd Floor                                  (Parking on Lot or Street – No Vending At This Location)   Class (16)                 Tuesday, September 13th, 2011 Time                           8:30 A.M. Sign-In, Class from 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Place                          Anderson Building, 4001 S 6th Street – 3rd Floor                                     (Street Parking Only – No Vending At This Location)                         ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED Call: Jeanne Hagner, 286‑2954, Program Assistant Or email at jhagne@milwaukee.gov      Department of Neighborhood Services Visit our Web Site at http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/LandlordTraining1561.htm   PROGRAM FUNDED THROUGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS ADMINISTRATION FUNDS   --- On Wed, 6/22/11, Gloria, Jesus <jglori@milwaukee.gov> wrote: COPY/FYI, Please pass it on! (see attachment)   Here is the latest schedule for the Landlord Training Program.  Please pass this on to anyone who may have in interest in our program.  Thanks!   Jeanne Hagner Interim Program Coordinator, Landlord Training Program 841 N Broadway, Room 105 Milwaukee WI  53202 414-286-2328  jhagne@milwaukee.gov   The City of Milwaukee is subject to Wisconsin Statutes related to public records.  Unless otherwise exempted from the public records law, senders and receivers of City of Milwaukee e-mail should presume that e-mail is subject to release upon request, and is subject to state records retention requirements.  See City of Milwaukee full e-mail disclaimer at www.milwaukee.gov/email_disclaimer

Crime Report District 6

Milwaukee Police District Six Crime Analysis & Safety Trend Meeting Notes - Meeting Wed. May 25, 2011 Events Occurring in May, 2011 Aggravated Assaults - Firearm Related: 1020 W. Boden Court 05/23 @3-3:30 p.m. At 6:17 p.m. an Officer responded to Wheaton Franciscan Hospital in Franklin, where the victim stated that an unknown individual shot him one time in the left arm with an unknown firearm while he was at a gas station. This case is still open. 2800 Blk. South 15th St. 05/22 @8:37 p.m. This was a family dispute where a family member displayed a loaded 50 caliber desert eagle handgun, while intoxicated and threatened the victim.  Officers recovered that gun and two other guns along with the subject who was hiding in a nearby yard. 3400 Blk. of South 15th St. 05/17 @3:38 p.m. This was a fight which started in the gas station located at 16th and Oklahoma.  Two of subjects involved broke the windows out of one male's car.  They left the scene as he followed them home.  As they flee into the house - he shoots at them, then drives by the house and shoots at the house striking it twice but missing the males.  A female who was home at the time was identified as the mother of the victims.  She has been uncooperative on her sons location.  A suspect has been identified as the shooter and police are attempting to locate him for questioning. 3200 Blk. S. 14th St. 05/11 @ 11 p.m. Officers were on a traffic stop in the 1500 block of W. Oklahoma when they heard 3 gun shots ring out south of their location.  The Officer proceeded to the area when a call was dispatched for shots fired in the 3200 Blk. of South 15th Street.  A neighbor who heard the shots was out in his yard.  As the Officers spoke to that person they observed the balcony door ajar on the house to the south and then lights were turned off at that point.  The officers made contact with several young males in that house and got consent to search from the mother who met them there.  The officers investigation revealed that a 40 caliber handgun was fired off from the balcony at that location.  Arrests were made for endangering safety. Aggravated Assaults - Non-Firearm: 4400 Blk. West Arthur Ct. 5/10 @6:02 p.m. Suspect struck the victim several times in the head causing a laceration which required stiches.  Unknown suspect. 4000 Blk. South 2nd Street/Wilson Park 5/03 @4:40 p.m. This is an ongoing feud over a girlfriend on Facebook. Sexual Assaults:     None Armed Robbery: 3700 Block of South 27th Street Dollar Tree store. Victim was approached as he exited the Dollar Tree store.  The suspect asked if he wanted to buy some items.  The victim allowed the suspect to get into his car.  The suspect then had the victim drive him around the area. 2200 Block of West Alvina Avenue This was a residence where the subjects entered the home and demanded money.  One victim was tazed. 3100 Blk. of South 76th Street Suspect entered the Little Ceasar restaurant and demanded money. Burglaries No increase this month.  No targeted areas. How can you prevent a burglary?     Harden your target by:         Exterior lighting on your building         Doors that are solid and well constructed         Locks         Window Pins/Stops         Keep valuables secured Targeted items:     Stereos and other electronics     Flat screen TV's     Snow blowers and lawn mowers     Tools     Jewelry Beware of an increase in the area of "Gypsy Burglars".  These are individuals who come to your door and attempt to talk their way into your home.  One of the individuals might get you to the basement to check on something bogus while the other steals your valuables.  There have been a number of these in various areas on the south side.  If the individual states they are from a utility such as WE Energies, they should have an ID and you can contact the utility to insure they are legitimate and someone should be in your area.  Description of Suspects:  White/Hispanic Males  Hispanic or European Accent  Age 30 - 45  5'7" - 5'9"  Medium to stocky built   Previous Areas Targeted:  88th and Tripoli  20th and Plainfield  800 Block E. Morgan Ave.  2400 Block E. Ohio Ave.  3900 Block S. 1st St. Motor Vehicle Thefts: No report at this meeting. The next District Six Crime and Safety Trend Meeting is: NOTE:  No meeting held in June. Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 6:30 PM St Luke's Hospital Auditorium Guest speaker will be Milwaukee Public School (location of summer program) Guest Speaker: Milwaukee County Sheriff Dept. was not our planned speaker but shared some great information about the 2011 Park Patrol zone assignments. There are 154 county parks and parkways, encompassing over 15,000 acres: including 75 miles of bike trails, 4 boat lauch sites, 16 golf courses, 14 swimming pools and several other park facilities. In an effort to effectively and efficiently meet the needs of the public, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office has divided the Milwaukee County into 7 Park Patrol Zones.  PARK's HOTLINE (414) 453-PARK or (414) 453-7275 You may use this number to call and leave a message to have someone return your call to discuss a particular problem or concern, or you may leave an anonymous message if you choose. OR Southeast Patrol Zone: Contact any of the following via their cell phone: Deputy Brad Summers (414) 426-0146 Deputy Jamie Campbell (414) 651-3293 Deputy Joann Donner (414) 651-3275 Citizens must also be reminded that for situations involving crimes in progress or immediate live safety to call 911. Our community liason officers are:  P.O. Marissa Gutmann-Gnadt mgutma@milwaukee.gov P.O. Carlos Felix cfelix@milwaukee.gov (414)935-7198 Please call them to schedule the next Block Watch Meeting for your neighborhood.

From: Federal Bureau of Investigation 06/06/2011 - FBI Releases Bank Crime Statistics for First Quarter of 2011 FBI Releases Bank Crime Statistics for First Quarter of 2011 Washington, D.C. June 06, 2011 FBI National Press Office (202) 324-3691 During the first quarter of 2011, there were 1,092 reported violations of the Federal Bank Robbery and Incidental Crimes Statue, a decrease from the 1,183 reported violations in the same quarter of 2010.1 According to statistics released today by the FBI, there were 1,081 robberies, nine burglaries, two larcenies, and one extortion of financial institutions2 reported between January 1, 2011 and March 31, 2011. Highlights of the report include: Loot was taken in 88 percent of the incidents, totaling more than $7.5 million. Of the loot taken, 20 percent of it was recovered. More than $1.7 million was recovered and returned to financial institutions. Bank crimes most frequently occurred on Friday. Regardless of the day, the time frame when bank crimes occurred most frequently was between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Acts of violence were committed in 4 percent of the incidents, resulting in 24 injuries, three deaths, and 18 persons taken hostage.3 Demand notes were the most common modus operandi used, closely followed by oral demands.4 Most violations occurred in the Western region of the U.S., with 353 reported incidents. These statistics were recorded as of April 22, 2011. Note that not all bank crimes are reported to the FBI, and therefore the report is not a complete statistical compilation of all bank crimes that occurred in the U.S. - View the detailed report. 1 In the first quarter of 2011, there were 1,081 robberies, nine burglaries, two larcenies and one extortion reported. 2 Financial institutions include commercial banks, mutual savings banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions. 3 One or more acts of violence may occur during an incident. 4 More than one modus operandi may have been used during an incident.

Neighborhood Alert! Elderly Scams

This Alert came from District 6. I've copied and pasted the contents of the Attachment. MILWAUKEE  POLICE  DEPARTMENT DISTRICT 6 SCAM!!! The ELDERLY are being targeted!   Ø What is being done: v Suspects talk their way into entering victims home by stating they are there to: o   Inspect the roof/chimney o   Inspect utilities o   Claim to sell services   Ø How to avoid this scam: v Ask for ID v Contact company/authority   Ø Description of Suspects: v White/Hispanic Males v Hispanic or European Accent v Age 30 - 45 v 5'7" - 5'9" v Medium to stocky built   Ø Previous Areas Targeted: v 88th and Tripoli v 20th and Plainfield v 800 Block E. Morgan Ave. v 2400 Block E. Ohio Ave. v 3900 Block S. 1st St.   Ø Vehicles Involved: v Dark colored pickup truck or SUV v Dodge or Chevy; later model   Ø If you encounter suspect of this scam contact: v 911, Non-emergency (414.933.444), District 6 (414.935.7262)   Ø If you have any further questions or would like to start a Block Watch in your neighborhood please contact:  District 6 Community Liaison Officer (414.935.7198)   Attention Block Watch Captains, Neighborhood Association Presidents, and Concerned Citizens:   Please see the attached flyer regarding a recent crime trend.  Unfortunately, several elderly residents in District Six were recently victimized through scams.  Please be on the look out and report anything suspicious to police.  And PLEASE spread the word and forward this email on to others.  We appreciate all of your help and hopefully we can catch these guys!!!   P.O. Marissa Gutmann-Gnadt Milwaukee Police Department District Six Community Liaison Officer 3006 S. 27th St. Milwaukee, WI 53215 Phone: (414) 935-7198 Fax: (414) 935-7116 mgutma@milwaukee.gov The City of Milwaukee is subject to Wisconsin Statutes related to public records.  Unless otherwise exempted from the public records law, senders and receivers of City of Milwaukee e-mail should presume that e-mail is subject to release upon request, and is subject to state records retention requirements.  See City of Milwaukee full e-mail disclaimer at www.milwaukee.gov/email_disclaimer