I have had several residents in our neighborhood contact me about an individual. This individual lives on High Bluff. He has gone door to door asking for money (for a starter, a battery, a carburator, a drug test, a bus ticket, etc.) or has asked to do yard work to earn money. It usually occurs during the day. Residents have also seen this individual look in garages & car windows. After a few calls one day last week, I called our Neighborhood WVC Police Officer, Officer Jesse Buchanan. I spoke with him concerning some of the details. This individual made the rounds in the later part of the summer, as well. As I was talking to him, a call came across his radio of a man going door to door asking for money & fit the physical description. Officer Buchanan responded to the call & called me when it was finished. The individual was arrested for posesssion of drugs. Officer Buchanan asked me to relay a message to the residents in our neighborhood. He said to ask residents to please NOT give this individual any money. Whatever story he is giving is not the truth, he admitted that he then takes the money to obtain drugs. Officer Buchana also asked that if he comes to your door or approaches you about money or doing odd jobs, to please contact me (summitneighborhoodwatch@yahoo.com) or to him directly at jesse.buchanan@wvc-ut.gov or 801-955-4112. He wants to track what is going on. Also, Officer Buchanan stressed the importance of reporting crimes. If you see ANY individual casing homes (looking in windows of homes or cars) to please call the police at 801-840-4000. He also stressed the importance of reporting crimes. He stated that those looking for money for drugs will often steal small items to pawn (ie. bikes, power tools, cd's) things that they can obtain easily. Please, if you have had items taken from your front yard, garage or car - please report it! If you have any questions, please email me!
Let's keep an eye out for each other!
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