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Residents report vehicle break-ins; council to add community-watch to safety meeting
Summary
A resident reported recent car thefts and vandalism, saying perpetrators may come from Columbus; the council agreed to bring the issue to the safety committee and discuss community-watch options and police involvement.
During the comments period a resident described a string of vehicle break-ins and thefts and said local youth from Columbus were suspected. "These break ins, some car stolen up here," the resident said, reporting local concern and urging a response. Council members acknowledged the problem and agreed to raise it at the next safety committee meeting.
Speaker 7 suggested community-watch programs and noted the police cannot be everywhere; council members agreed to add the item to the safety agenda and consider temporary measures such as increased patrols or neighborhood volunteers. No formal policy or budget decision was made at the meeting.
