SECURITY ISSUES

I think this is a good time to get the blog rolling again.  I am not the best at keeping up to date on things, but security in our neighborhood has been an issue in the last few weeks.  Below is a message sent out by the PCA about a crime that has occurred on our street. 

I think it would be useful for people to get to know each other on our street so we can be more comfortable letting each other know issues we have with our neighbors and with people that just pass through our neighborhood.  We are a street that is used often as a short cut to Main St. and to the park, causing traffic from a lot more people from outside our neighborhood

If anyone is interested in starting a block club or a neighborhood watch program please contact me and I will get you in touch with the right people to make this happen.   My email address is apetrinec@gmail.com

Sunday, September 30th

From a PCA member:

Early on Sunday morning a woman living at the corner of Greenfield and Amherst was cornered on her front porch by a male stranger at about 2:00am.  She cried for help but nobody responded.  The robber took her wallet and used her credit cards at several stores before they were cancelled.

In addition, that night also on Greenfield Street, two neighbors reported that somebody had been walking through their backyards and that bikes were stolen from both homes.

All three incidents were reported to the Buffalo police, and residents of Greenfield Street have met to discuss security and additional precautions.  If you are a resident of Greenfield and would like to be more involved, send a note to the PCA and we will connect you with the appropriate people.

CRIME ALERT !

Safety Alert!!

We have been advised by the Parkside Community Association that there have been a number of break-ins in the area and neighbors have been approached by strangers asking for money. We ask everyone to be extra cautious in knowing their surroundings. Two weeks ago two young men approached a neighbor in front of St. Mark's rectory and demanded money. He had no money on him and the young men became physical with him. Please keep a watchful eye for any unusual activity in the area and report it to the police.

Thought this additional info was worth passing along to the block group in light of the hold-up by gun point last week.

CRIME ALERT!

Crime Alert 

On Wednesday night 1/19 at approximately 10:00 pm, a resident of Crescent Ave was held up at gunpoint in the vicinity of Crescent and Elam. The robbery suspects took the victims cash, cell phone and keys. The suspects were described as two tall African-American males. The suspects headed east on Jewett Ave. after the robbery.

The police are currently investigating this crime and are asking anyone who may have seen something to contact them. Witnesses are asked to contact detectives at D/District at 851-4413.

Hello Greenfield St.

The Greenfield St. Blog is back! My name is Andy Petrinec and I will be running the blog and keeping the street up to date on what is going on in our neighborhood. As you may have noticed, the site has received a facelift, and I will be regularly maintain the site hoping to keep it exciting for all. I will be posting news, events, crime alerts, and whatever else I find relevant to our street and city. Hopefully we will have a couple more contributors to the blog soon. If you have questions or comments please feel free to post them in the comments or email me. My contact information is found here.

PCA Crime Alert

There have been several unfortunate incidents of Parkside residents becoming victims of crimes in recent weeks including an attack on a man walking near St. Mark's and an elderly woman walking on Vernon Place. There have been reports of suspicious persons walking up people's driveways and looking into cars. It is important to remember to call 911 concerning any suspicious persons in the neighborhood. The police have been responding very quickly. Also let the PCA office know about problems so that they can be tracked and followed up by the Crime & Safety committee.

The PCA Crime & Safety Committee meets every month to discuss crime, quality of life and block club issues. Members of the committee also attend the monthly Buffalo Police Dept. D/District Community Meetings. The next D/District Community is scheduled for Feb 2 at 11am at the Hertel Ave. Station. All members of the community are welcome.

Parkside Crime Alert

Hello All --

Even though I'm living in Allentown -- I'm still posting the PCA Crime Alerts here....

Josh

There has been a report of a break-in last Tuesday at 2:45am on Crescent. The intruder is described as black male no taller than 5'6" with a scrawny build. He wore a navy blue or black hooded sweatshirt and dark pants, short haircut. The intruder escaped through an open window after being surprised by home owner. Shortly after the break-in/invasion the police were called. The police said the intruder used a garbage can as a ladder to enter through the small side window into the dining room. The police also mentioned that the description of the suspect somewhat matched the description of another suspect who invaded a home on Sterling the night before.

Last Wednesday, after dark, there were two attempted break- ins on Fairfield. The same way as the two on Orchard, through the back yards, breaking the rear fence of the house and trying to gain access that way. One house has two big dogs; one of the dogs chased the person back over the fence. Nobody got into either house. So far this summer, there have been 7 attempted break- ins. One actually happening on Fairfield. If you see something, be sure to call 911 no matter how suspicious.

On a related note, a homeowner on Fairfield caught someone in his car taking the change. He chased the guy. He was arrested and went downtown and id'd him out of a lineup and is pressing charges.