Dear members,
This week we had an attempted break-in in our neighborhood. Our Utopia security was alerted and responded immediately. The perpetrators broke a window and attempted to enter through the rear door but were not successful. Our officer canvassed the neighborhood and several neighbors heard a noise but failed to report it. Fortunately, one of the neighbors did call 911, reported the incident, and our security heard the call on his radio. Lessons learned – be vigilant and report any out of ordinary activity. The security of Utopia is a community effort, and we should not be complacent because we have a patrol. Your engagement with our patrol is what makes it a safer place.
One of our neighboring communities in the South Grove called a meeting with Mayor Regalado and Commander Gentry, to discuss a spike in crime in their neighborhood. The six block radius that encompasses Loquat, Avocado, Palmetto, Royal Palm, Marler, Franklin and Charles Avenues bordered by Douglas Road and Hibiscus Street has been particularly hard hit. Over the last two months home and vehicular break-ins, invasions, gunpoint assaults, vandalism, thefts, constant discharge of explosives, among other recorded felonies and misdemeanors have been reported. This neighborhood is outside of the Utopia boundaries but is close enough. Let’s keep our guard up and keep the criminals out of Utopia.
Please share this news with your neighbors and encourage them to join the Utopia Homeowners Association in order to expand our patrol hours. Even two or three new members will make a difference! To join, have them contact marioklappholz@comcast.net.
Be safe,
Peter Zubizarreta
President
Utopia Home Owners Association
uhoa10@gmail.com
Website: utopiahoa.com
