Contacts for Legend Oaks
| Due to the recent activity in the area involving vandalism, some in the community have expressed interest in a neighborhood watch program. Programs such as these are started under the direction of the Austin Police Department and not the Owners Association. They are programs that are most successful run block by block with the cooperation of residents and neighbors in that particular area. The goal is to create a network of residents who are vigilant and aware of activities in the area, and will record and report anything suspicious. These reports are retained and referrred to when criminal activity occurrs, usually resulting in useful information. The Association would like to facilitate the means for creating these programs and provide the owners in our neighborhood the information and communication they need to operate these programs. If you are interested and would like to be a part of the neighborhood watch please contact Neighborhood Watch If you find graffitti or evidence of other criminal behavior, please contact Austin Police at 974-5750 to file a report. After the report has been made and photos have been taken, the City of Austin has a Grafitti Abatement program that may be reached at 974-1028 and they can assist us in the removal. We also ask that you report the incident to Judy Phelps at Pioneer Property Management. Judy is keeping track of all damages and police reports, and will initiate removal and clean up of the damage if it has not already been arranged. Pioneer Property Management 447-4496 Email Judy Phelps Of course, if you witness criminal activity in progress call 911. |
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What To Look For
| Be on the lookout for unfamiliar cars driving through your neighborhood. If possible, make note of the license plate number and the color and type of car. Most of the graffitti is happening during the weekends and especially when school is out. The majority of incidents happen at night between 10pm and 1am. If you witness activity it is not recommended to approach the person or persons, but rather call 911. It has been reported by the APD that the majority of the graffitti in the area is being done by youths attending Austin Highschool and have been linked to this and surrounding neighborhoods. If you have children in their teens attending AHS, please bring to their attention that this activity is being investigated by APD, and the damages have reached felony levels. The chances of them knowing someone involved in the activity are fairly good, and though they may be unaware of their peers' activities, the dissemination of the information might prove to be a deterrent. Inform them that anyone caught could face serious charges, damaging their future by carrying a criminal record detrimental to higher education and work opportunities. Indicators to watch out for are paint under fingernails, staying out late unable to account for where they were, what they did or who they were with. |
What Is Being Done
| The association is currently taking steps to reduce thearea of temptation for these activities through multiple means. We are acting upon recommendations provided by officers specializing in graffitti crime in The Austin Police Department, and officials familiar with thwarting the activity workin for the City of Austin. Lighting issues are being addressed in the neighborhood as well as undisclosed security measures. Were are committed to reducing to criminal mischief and determined to bring charges against those caught defacing our properties. We welcome any recommendations and/or efforts put forth by the members of our community. |