CRIME BEAT - Atwater Village Neighborhood Watch Update 11/18/2006
Willie Pogues, of LA Bridges works hard. He prays that we don't have an event at the end of this, the beginning of the holiday season, that we did last year, when the last minutes of 2005 were marked by a murder on an Atwater Village street.
Let me report what I have gotten in the last week. Draw your own conclusions, but for God's sake do not keep anything you hear to yourself. Report it. To me. To the police. To your neighbors. Be informed...
A week ago (late Saturday night/early Sunday morning), shots were fired and helicopters were seen circling the sky just to the south of the Boulevard. I am still trying to find out what happened. No word yet from the police.
I got word that “Grain”--the vintage furniture shop on the Boulevard-- was robbed Wednesday night around 8:45 pm. At least three guys with guns allegedly entered through the back door (alley side), which was not locked. They left out the front door on--Glendale Blvd.
Last night a group of young females were heard talking on Glenfeliz, near Dover. Report has it they were trying to talk one of them into doing something she seemed reluctant to do. A short time later, there were shots heard by the river. I was told police responded, but have no further information than that.
Remember if you hear or see anything, PLEASE call it in. If it seems life-threatening, call 911. Otherwise, call 877- ASK-LAPD. If what you hear sounds close to where you live, call your neighbors. Having a safe holiday season depends on being cautious and aware.
Barry Shapiro
Atwater Village Neighborhood Watch