August 26, 2011

Attempted Auto Theft at 909 Princeton

The attempted auto theft happened between Midnight and 7:30am, and has been reported to APD.

August 17, 2011

Homicide at 2800 Vail

At 6:44pm APD responded to a domestic violence call at the Eagle's Nest condo's. When they arrived, they found a male with a gun shot wound to the chest. The victim was taken to UNMH, and was pronounced dead upon arrival. This crime is being treated as a homicide.

August 8, 2011

Break-In's on 1600 Block of Cornell

In the last week there have been 2 break-ins and 1 attempted on the 1600 block of Cornell, behind Loma Linda Community Center. Police reports have been filed. The perpetrators are using the alley behind Loma Linda between the center and Cornell.

July 15, 2011

Break-In's on Monterrey West of Girard

Steve Schroeder here at 909 Princeton SE. My neighbor Ron Ertz down on Monterrey (west of Girard) came by and told me about two break ins this week on his street. Both in the morning. He reported some descriptions of two black men, one a large man and the other skinny with dreadlocks seen walking into people's yards and around the side perimeters of properties. The police told him that the property crime season has ballooned. The police encouraged Ron to keep a close eye out for cars you haven't seen before, but he said it is usually someone on a bike casing the area and may go by more than once getting clues as to the time schedule of the residents or watching for cars leaving. Same MO with someone walking by more than one time. The watcher then calls their buddies on their cell phones and they move in on the empty home. Nothing new here, but Ron had a good idea for communications for the neighborhood. He suggested a facebook link on the VHNA page where people could post crime incidents to keep the association members aware. If you need any help I can get someone to do a facebook page. Steve

March 30, 2011

APD "On Notice" Update for Vehicle in Question

APD has put the owners of the "out of commission APD" white Ford Crown Victoria sedan, with a side mount spotlight and back window tinted black on notice. They have removed the temp. license plate and have owner registration info. on file. Thanks to two neighbors that had a watchful eye!

March 9, 2011

Attempted Break-In at 1809 Princeton

An attempted break-in occurred at 2:46 pm at the residence Vail entryway. Burglars were unable to gain entry, due to security door and owner at home. The vehicle in question was spotted earlier that day parked in the middle of the street on Cornell and Vail. When resident took a hard look at the vehicle in question, it sped off.

March 7, 2011

Attempted Break-In at 1805 Vassar

An attempted break-in occurred between 3:00 to 4:00 pm at the back entryway. Burglars were unable to gain entry, due to security door. Vehicle in question was spotted in the neighborhood.

December 26, 2010

Burglary at 1612 Cornell

A burglary in progress was stopped by a watchful neighbor around Noon today. The neighbor did not recognize the vehicle parked in front of their neighbor's house, nor the two men rushing in and out of the house with items. The neighbor made lots of noise and started yelling at these two men; subsequently they took off before the police was called. A report was made to the officer on duty and description of the vehicle and other details were reported.

The vehicle in question is an "out of commission APD" white Ford Crown Victoria sedan, with a side mount spotlight and back window tinted black; as well not having a license plate. This vehicle has been seen traveling on Ross to Princeton then to Vail and Columbia, then to Girard over the last few weeks. Multiple drivers have been noted driving this vehicle.

Stay alert of your surroundings and if things are not as they should be call APD, as well as notify the Chair of the Crime and Safety Committee for data points of interest for neighborhood patrols.

December 22, 2010

Trespassers and 3AM Knocker on Doors 1600 Block of Stanford and 1000 Block of Princeton

There have been several reports of a young Hispanic woman knocking on doors in the 1600 Block of Stanford and 1000 Block of Princeton around 2 - 3:30AM in the last week or so. She tells folks she is in need of help; needs a ride to ATM or daughter is in trouble and needs a ride. When the police are called, she takes off and gets into an unknown vehicle and takes off. DO NOT LET HER IN YOUR HOUSE! Also, there is a man that has been skulking around in this area as well. Call APD at the SE Substation at 256-2050, they are aware of these situations.

2010 September 29: break-in at 1013 Princeton SE

Just wanted the community to know that we got robbed Wednesday, Sept 29. It occured beween 7:00 to 8:30 pm. The perpetrators brazenly gained access to the backyard by pulling several panels of our woooden fence off. The fence faces Columbia and is right next to the traffic circle. We are sure someone must of seen them getting in and out of the backyard since the intersection is so busy. Be aware that they are casing our homes. Two nights earlier someone had been in the back yard, again gaining access by ripping off a few fence panels. The night of the thieft no doubt they were watching to make sure we were not home. So definitely be on the look out, especially if your home backs up to Columbia.

Oct 2007

We live on Princeton near Smith...Twice in the last month a man of average height and build with black hair and a goatee has rang our doorbell at NIGHT and used a story about "doing yard work for a neighbor,' having a "broken down truck" and "needing to use the phone." The first time I listened to his story and then told him, "no" and the second time I opened the door and told him to leave immediately. I followed him down Smith and watched him walk toward Yale, no vehicle in sight.

Be extremely wary of people casing our houses...and looking for opportunities to find women alone.

April 2007

Along with Mike's suggestions I'd like to see more signs near the golf course and little speed rumble strips. I've noticed that from Gibson North on Girard it is down hill and leads to higher speeds. Also an urgency to get to Gibson on Girard may be an issue. Should we contact Heinrich to this effect?

Gracias

Thanks for asking for my input.

The city's traffic engineering did a "study" for signs. I was recommending additional speed limit signs. But they say signage is adequate. I disagree and think that adding some more speed limit signs along with "speed checked by radar" signs would help, a little.

I spoke with city councilor Heinrich about three weeks ago and he said he would have their traffic engineer do a study and then get back to me in two weeks. I haven't heard back from his office yet. We did talk about adding North and South bound bike lanes to give the psychological appearance of a narrower road as well as speed humps or round-abouts. The addition of designated bike lanes would also provide some extra safety for the large number of cyclists that do use Girard. I have noticed a growing number of professional cyclists training around this area and it would seem congruent with the new Velodrome in this neighborhood as well as to help encourage the over all health of our city both physically and mentally.

And last but not least, photo enforcement along with increased "radar opps", as much as I hate the Orwellian concept of Big Brother. I believe that in time that this would be the best overall fix.

I do not feel that the overall problem has changed what so ever. And the 4 tact plans have been exactly as Sandy said they would be, a Band-Aid not a fix.

Thanks Again! And please keep me posted about the neighborhood clean up day.

Feb. 07

I'm concerned about traffic sign age and speeding. On Girard Blvd heading south the 20 mph sign for the intersection of San Joaquin and Girard is damaged and illegible. It needs to be replaced. I think there also needs to be a "Reduced Speed Ahead" sign on Girard for drivers heading north from Gibson approaching Kathryn. The speed shifts from 30 mph near Gibson down to 20 mph in the curve in the road by San Joaquin. This is a busy intersection for pedestrians, dog walkers and children at play and speeding is a real problem.

We have also experienced severe flooding twice due to the lack of adequate drainage on the north end of the golf course. While Mayor Chávez has promised something would be done. Nothing has happened. With the addition of apartments on Kathryn and Yale the capacity of the drainage system is now even more compromised. Please help us get the storm and drainage system upgraded to prevent flooding in the future!

Thank you!

1/22/07

Constant speeding on North and South bound Girard Blvd SE on and around the 1600 block. I have called police and they ran radar only one day. That day he gave 46 traffic citations, all but one were for speeding the other a stop sign violation. The average speed was 45mph in this 30 mph zone. This radar was in the morning and I was told that most of the speeders were students. Another major violator are the cab companies. I have called Checker Cab with a cab number and was told by the supervisor that each driver is an independent contractor and they have no control over them and that it would be best to call police. I spoken to the city traffic planning and was told that Girard is an Arterial street so no Speed Humps, Round abouts or added stop signs. Someone is going to get killed pulling out of there drive going to get groceries.

Only the power of a neighborhood association can help make a difference.

Please pass this along to the proper Neighborhood and Police Departments 5DateTime : 7am-9am, 9am-11am, 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm, 3-5,5-7,7-9,9-11,11-1am, 1-3,3-5,5-7

November 2006

Reports of recycling thefts. Drug Activity & stolen Vehicles. Lock your doors please. Talk to people on your block. Keep an eye out. Call the police.

May 10, 2006

20 sheets of drywall were stolen from a jobsite at 1024 Yale SE over the weekend.

Thu May 4 01:56:22 2006

Thanks for update. One of neighbors in the 1100 block of Princeton reported to me that on two occasions she came home to find her backdoor unlocked. Nothing was missing at a glance. her husband states he knew he locked the door. Upon arriving home the next day she found the back door unlocked again. Assured she had locked the door especiallydue to what had just happened, husband and her are feeling violated. Also, reported was criminal activity and Princeton Santa Clara a week ago last Sunday. Apparently cops intervened, two men took off south toward San Rafael but police were there waitingfor them. They were taken away and were found with guns on them.

Diane

From misstani@ Fri May 5 08:58:04 2006

Two car stereos were also stolen on Ross yesterday in broad daylight at 4:45 p.m. There were eye witnesses who saw two Chicano males (approx. 30 years old, both bald, one with goatee and one with mustache). They were driving a red two door Cavalier. Apparently the license plate was swapped out but police are looking for them.

Tani

From cpansewicz@ Fri May 5 08:39:48 2006

There has been a recent surge of car break-ins on my street (San Rafael) and other streets in the area. My tools were stolen out of my car (they were under my seat). Fortunately my window was open, because 3 other cars had their windows broken. A week later, my car was broken into again, but I had nothing in it the 2nd time, since they stole everything the first time.

Also, over in the Kathryn area, a friend of mine caught two men trying to break-in to his house. His car also had been broken into several times, stealing his radio and tools.

Sex offenders

Criminal Sexual Penetration of a Minor

http://www.cabq.gov/police/asorna/87106.html

Gonzales, Robert Home: 2426 GARFIELD ST SE #19

Looney, ToddName: Looney, Todd Home: 221 Vassar SE, Albuquerque NM 87106

Carl Jackson Lopes Sex Offense Conviction: Child Molestation 1st Degree Permanent Residence: 216 Yale Ave SE Albuquerque NM 87106

http://www.nmsexoffender.dps.state.nm.us/

Steve Apache 1001A Dickerson St SE Albuquerque NM 87106

Roy Melvin La France 308 Vassar Apt. #8 SE

Christopher Perez 1200 Dickerson Apt 40 SE

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Julius Edwards 1100 Yale SE Albuquerque NM 87106

Vernie W Talamante 1200 Dickerson Dr. Apt.#168 SE Albuquerque NM 87106

March 2006 Sunday?

a black man, looking like his was dressed (sort of) like a policeman, stopped and kept ringing the doorbell. This was in the evening and apparently they were the only ones with a porch light on. They answered the door and he asked for directions to wellesley. Girard & San Joaquín.

Young white man intoxicated or hi looking to steal on Vassar near Hyder. Had mowed and raked the apartments the day before.

Wed, 08 Mar 2006 23:20:12

I live on the 500 block on Vassar Dr SE. I wanted to report that we were burglarized Friday, February 24th.The back door was forced open with a crow bar, a standard form of entry for recent burglaries in the area we were told. Electronics weretaken, the rest of the house was not disturbed. It appears that gloves were worn, no finger prints were present.

Thu, 12 Jan 2006

Old White Vehicle (large) 2 door or 4 door is patrolling the neighborhood early in the morning looking for vehicles to steal (cars being warmed up). 5-6 AM. Rear inside light on in vehicle.

April 13, 2005

Just wanted to give you all a "heads up" on a "person of interest" in the neighborhood.

I first noticed the gentleman a few weeks ago as he walked past on Girard & San Rafael as I was pulling weeds. I said "Hi" and he somewhat reluctantly returned the greeting. At the time I thought, "must be a new neighbor in the area."

Several hours later I was driving up Girard and noticed him in the driveway of a house a few south of Garfield. Just as I drove past he bent over and picked up the newspaper in the driveway. I thought, "so that's where he lives." As I continued driving up Girard I noticed in my rearview mirror that he was continuing to walk up Girard (newspaper in hand). At this point I realized he had stolen the paper out of the driveway as he was strolling by. Unfortunately I had my children as well as a friend of theirs in the car and decided not to confront him.

I mentioned this incident to Mary at the time. Yesterday she saw the same guy walking up Girard and said "hi." She says he seemed quite friendly at the time. As he continued walking past she noticed he had a newspaper in his hand. She asked if it was his, or where he had gotten it from. She says that he started yelling and screaming obscenities, continued walking a few paces and then screamed some more. He kept this up until he had rounded the corner. (Our newspaper has been missing a few mornings over the past few months.)

I also had mentioned this guy to Gina shortly after the first observation. By my description she feels it is likely that he is the same individual who made her nervous a few weeks ago. He was standing across Girard (approximately at the library) and watching her and her daughter getting out of the car, and unloading things.

My feeling is that this is a guy who is using Girard as a travel corridor, and not above taking advantage of "crimes of opportunity" (perhaps our stolen car).

He is African-American 25-35 years old, medium height, stocky build, with short hair. He does not "appear" to be homeless. In other words his appearance is clean. The day I saw him take the newspaper he was wearing a sports Jersey (red and black, football jersey, I think).

I know this is not the most useful description, but wanted to do what I could to give you all (especially folks on Girard) a "heads up."

Wed, 1 Dec 2004

There was a kidnapping and sexual assault at Garfield and Harvard featured on the news. The perpetrator was on parole and living in the neighborhood. Perhaps, we should examine the state website again and check our crime stats.

11-1-04

Dear Victory Hills Neighborhood Association Members,

CRIME ALERT

Two attempted break-ins have been reported to VHNA board members in the last week. Both occurred in the vicinity of Girard and San Rafael in the late evening / early morning hours. In each case the home was occupied by a single female and the intruder was attempting to enter through the front door. The incidents have been reported to the police.

Please report ANY suspicious persons or activity immediately.

In non-emergency situations call 242-COPS. If you feel threatened in any way call 911.

For more information contact Don Pizzolato at 265-0334 or Juan Larrañaga at 262-0705.

Sincerely, Steve Schroeder President, VHNA