12 DON'TS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Some simple holiday shopping tips from Sheriff Beary
and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Squad

1. Don't become distracted - Stay aware of your surroundings, even though you are rushed and thinking about a thousand things.

2. Don't carry a purse or wallet in a careless manner - If possible avoid carrying or displaying large amounts of cash.

3. Don't carry cash or valuables in usual locations - Keep cash in your front pocket with small amounts in your wallet or purse.

4. Don't overload yourself with packages - It is important to have clear visibility and freedom of motion to avoid mishaps.

5. Don't park in dark or unpopulated areas - Park in a well lit space as close to the store or building entrances as possible.

6. Don't ignore strangers as they approach you - At this time of year, "con-artists" may try various methods of distracting you with the intention of taking your money or belongings. Looking people in the face and saying hello lets them know you saw them and may reduce their desire to attack you. Besides it's the nice thing to do.

7. Don't leave your car unlocked - Remember it takes only a few seconds to lock up your car and put packages into the trunk. "Lock It or Loose It"

8. Don't shop with children without having a plan - Make sure that children know where to go if they get separated and who to go to for help. The cash register clerk is usually a good person to ask for help in stores.

9. Don't forget to have mail and newspaper delivery stopped or a trusted neighbor pick it up if you are leaving town - If mail piles up, it's a sure sign you're gone.

10. Don't leave your house looking vacant - Place timers on lights in various rooms and at various times to give the appearance that someone is home.

11. Don't leave your home door or garage door open or unlocked - Criminals sometimes pose as couriers delivering gifts. Also, it is not uncommon for people to try to take advantage of others' generosity during the holidays by going door-to-door for charitable donations when there is no charity involved.

12. Last but not least, don't let holiday stress get the best of your holiday spirit - Make time to get together with family, friends, and neighbors. Think about reaching out in the spirit of the season and helping someone who is less fortunate or lonely.

Following these basic safety tips could prevent you or your loved ones from becoming a victim. Remember it is equally important to call and report suspicious activity or people to law enforcement as soon as possible. Doing this may prevent a crime from occurring in the first place.


If you see something suspicious that is not an emergency please call:
407-836-HELP -- EMERGENCY CALL 9-1-1
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM SHERIFF BEARY AND THE MEN AND WOMEN
OF THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF 'S OFFICE.

Crime Stats for our area

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 070121886 1155 OCOEE APOPKA RD 12/07/2007
STOLEN VEHICLE 070120038 1224 PLEASANTVIEW DR 12/03/2007
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 070119321 2213 CORAL HILLS RD 12/01/2007
STOLEN VEHICLE 070119033 104 PROSPER DR 12/01/2007
CARJACKING 070118702 MARDEN RD 11/30/2007
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 070118581 2121 W ORANGE BLOSSOM TL 11/30/2007
AUTO BURGLARY 070118016 W 18TH ST 11/28/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070117739 234 N LINE DR 11/28/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070117817 6 PATMORE ASH WY 11/28/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070117988 2307 CIMMARON ASH WY 11/28/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070117176 102 S ATLAS DR 11/26/2007
ARMED TO PERSON 070116736 MAINE AV 11/25/2007
STOLEN VEHICLE 070116766 1736 OLD APOPKA RD 11/25/2007
STOLEN VEHICLE 070116762 228 W 17TH ST 11/24/2007
STOLEN VEHICLE 070116765 147 E 18TH ST 11/24/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070116048 118 W CELESTE ST 11/22/2007
AUTO BURGLARY 070116798 3000 CLARCONA RD 11/21/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070115924 1549 STEFAN COLE LN 11/21/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070115482 810 E 8TH ST 11/20/2007
STOLEN VEHICLE 070116038 901 E SEMORAN BV 11/20/2007
STOLEN VEHICLE 070116201 35 PROSPER DR 11/20/2007
STRONG ARM TO PERSON 070115123 2 W 18TH ST 11/19/2007
AUTO BURGLARY 070114949 BENT OAK DR 11/18/2007
AUTO BURGLARY 070114988 BURNT TREE LN 11/18/2007
AUTO BURGLARY 070115020 BENT OAK DR 11/18/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070114864 3400 CLARCONA RD 11/18/2007
STOLEN VEHICLE 070114966 3000 CLARCONA RD 11/18/2007
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 070114162 2121 W ORANGE BLOSSOM TL 11/17/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070113976 406 JILLSON ST 11/16/2007

Bent Oak Look Out (BOLO)

It sure is getting near the Holidays, and the Grinch's are out in full force, all around. I have been notified by a neighbor that in several other developments, around Bent Oak, that several vehicles have been broken into. Entry has been by breaking windows, but where the problem is, there were things left out in plain sight, so it's "easy pickens". So please remove all of your valuables or put them in your trunk, make sure there is nothing that the Grinch can see.

Also the Gypsies are back, they have been spotted cruising the upscale neighborhoods. They are driving an large older blue van, saying they are selling cleaning products, so if you spot them please call the Sheriffs office and report them.

That is not all, one more, there has been auto break ins at the Sweetwater Baptist Church 12/13/07, car windows broken, there must have had something in plain sight for them to do the break ins.

So please remove all of the valuables in your vehicle, and make sure they are locked. With everybody keeping an eye out maybe the grinch will skip Bent Oak.

Yall be safe and have a wonderful holiday!!!!!!! Dave

I.C.E.

Hi Everybody,
I have something that is very important to discuss with everybody, it is called I.C.E. That is short for "IN CASE OF EMERGENCY". Here is how it works. The emergency and police have been advised to look for that on your cell phones when ever they arrive at a scene where the person is not able to communicate. They look for a cell phone and then see if there is a listing for I.C.E. So please add to your phone book in your cell phone I.C.E. and place one or two phone numbers that they would be able to call "IN CASE OF EMERGENCY".

Also would all of the block captains please e-mail me and give me your correct e-mail addresses, I have noticed that there has been quite a few changes and if I am not notified, then I don't have the correct e-mail address. Thank you....

Everybody please be safe this Holiday season, and lets keep an eye out for
BENT OAK........Dave Sukkert

Main Entrance Gardens

Well the Grinch has struck Bent Oak again! As some of you noticed Bob has planted some pretty Poinsettias at the main entrance, well it only took one day and someone has stole about 20 or 25 of them right out of the garden, can you believe it. That is very sad, Bob is doing a wonderful job in the plantings at the entrance ways and someone just has to mess things up for Bent Oak, well I hope when they plant them where ever they took them too that they stub their toe. If anybody hears or knows who did this please leave a note here and we will follow up on it.... Thank you. Dave

Have you ever wondered?

Have you ever wondered about how 9-1-1- works? Here is some information that will help you. Ya'll be safe.... Dave
How 9-1-1 Works

Be prepared to give the 9-1-1 operator the following information:

1. Identify yourself, your location, and phone number from
which you are calling. If you are injured or unable to speak into
the phone, the 9-1-1 system automatically displays the phone number
and address of the calling location, but the operator will need you to
verify this information if you are physically able.
2. Type of crime. Was it a burglary, robbery, assault, or
shooting? If you are not sure of the type of crime or if there are
multiple incidents, explain in detail to the 9-1-1 operator exactly what
happened.
3. When and where did the crime occur? Is the crime in
progress? How long ago did it occur? Give the exact location of
where the incident occurred. Then, where you want to meet the deputy
if it is different from where you are calling.
4. Suspect information. Give the operator as much information about
the suspect and vehicle as you can. Clothing, physical characteristics,
license number, vehicle color, and direction of travel are very important.
5. WEAPONS INVOLVED. Were WEAPONS used in the crime? Who
had the weapons, how many and what kind of weapons, and where are
the weapons now? Were suspects or victims injured?

Crime Stats for our area 11-D

Crime Case Number Address IncDate
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070111689 1461 PINE ST 11/09/2007
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 070111470 1029 TILDEN AV 11/07/2007
AUTO BURGLARY 070109886 1207 CLARCONA RD 11/04/2007
STOLEN VEHICLE 070109569 1740 CLARCONA RD 11/03/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070109138 3000 CLARCONA RD 11/01/2007
STOLEN VEHICLE 070108553 105 E 15TH ST 10/31/2007
AUTO BURGLARY 070108081 APOPKA BV 10/30/2007
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 070108054 2213 CORAL HILLS RD 10/30/2007
AUTO BURGLARY 070107965 551 WEKIVA LANDING DR 10/29/2007
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 070107697 157 E 18TH ST 10/29/2007
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 070107987 2247 W ORANGE BLOSSOM TL 10/29/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070107664 1455 W KEENE RD 10/29/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070107704 6 PATMORE ASH WY 10/29/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070107790 2306 WALNUT HEIGHTS RD 10/29/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070108495 157 E 18TH ST 10/28/2007
STOLEN VEHICLE 070107774 1728 WEKIVA CROSSING BV 10/28/2007
STRONG ARM TO PERSON 070106955 3000 CLARCONA RD 10/27/2007
AUTO BURGLARY 070107054 1737 SUNSET VIEW CI 10/26/2007
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 070106581 2213 CORAL HILLS RD 10/26/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070106990 2408 LAKEVILLE RD 10/26/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070107081 1403 S CENTRAL AV 10/26/2007
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 070106212 2455 W ORANGE BLOSSOM TL 10/25/2007
STOLEN VEHICLE 070106644 344 LAKE ANNIE DR 10/25/2007
AUTO BURGLARY 070105809 1607 S HAWTHORNE AV 10/24/2007
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 070106198 2213 CORAL HILLS RD 10/24/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070108396 408 W 13TH ST 10/24/2007
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 070105104 2213 CORAL HILLS RD 10/22/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070105290 505 SIR ARTHUR CT 10/22/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070105316 1007 OCOEE APOPKA RD 10/22/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070104958 1740 CLARCONA RD 10/21/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070105130 1121 USTLER RD 10/21/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070105186 1333 PLEASANTVIEW DR 10/21/2007
STOLEN VEHICLE 070104843 373 APOPKA HILLS CI 10/21/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070104475 1013 APOPKA BV 10/20/2007
AUTO BURGLARY 070104595 534 HEATHER BRITE CI 10/19/2007
AUTO BURGLARY 070104604 531 HEATHER BRITE CI 10/19/2007
STOLEN VEHICLE 070103694 1237 ADMIRAL DR 10/17/2007
AUTO BURGLARY 070103328 26 N THOMPSON RD 10/16/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070106371 26 N THOMPSON RD 10/16/2007
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 070101613 1532 E SEMORAN BV 10/12/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070101663 420 W WELCH RD 10/12/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070101654 3117 OAK ALLEY DR 10/11/2007
AUTO BURGLARY 070101390 3596 CLARCONA RD 10/10/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070100974 10 W 17TH ST 10/09/2007
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 070100994 3000 CLARCONA RD 10/09/2007
STOLEN VEHICLE 070100441 2407 DUQUESNE AV 10/09/2007
ARMED TO PERSON 070100156 303 S LAKE CORTEZ DR 10/08/2007
STOLEN VEHICLE 070100040 1564 OLD APOPKA RD 10/08/2007