IMPORTANT MESSAGE and POLICY
SAFETY AWARENESS
Be aware that the City of Indianapolis and the surrounding areas have issued alerts. Below is information on these incidents:
The USPS has issued a warning that mail is being stolen out of mail boxes. Take care not to put cards, letters, checks, and money in your mailbox overnight. There have been reports of an increase in mailbox thefts and check fraud. If at all possible, drop your mail off at the post office or give it directly to the postal person as they deliver mail in our community.
VISITORS AT YOUR DOOR
Be aware that visitors with bad intentions target elderly residences and use a ruse of either posing as tree trimmers or a utility company. The suspects attempt to enter the victim’s home and while one suspect distracts the victim another suspect steals items. They may try to get the victims outside to discuss tree work while another suspect enters the home and steals items while the resident is outside. The suspects are typically looking for easy things to take, like electronics, cash, and jewelry. Always verify the visitor is who they say they are by calling the company they represent.
CALL 911
The best advice is to call 911 to report a suspicious person or activity in the neighborhood. Always keep a locked door between you and a stranger. Remember, you are not under any obligation to open the door for a stranger just because they knock. If you wish to speak to them, do so through a closed door or simply tell them you can't help them or that you are not interested. If they refuse to leave call 911.
This information is not provided with the intent to bring you worry or alarm. We just want to provide you with as much information as we can to help you stay safe.
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Please speak with your guests and delivery people to ensure they drive safely when in our community. If you notice a speeder and can obtain the make/model and license plate of their car, please provide it to an HOA board member.
Thank you.
YOUR HOA BOARD