A police officer stopped by the other day to chat with a group of neighbors on Avalon Road. There had been break ins on Eliot, Oak and Capen Streets.These occurred late last week.

Yesterday a letter among concerned residents of the area was circulated informing them of the robberies and asking they BE VIGILANT. Get to know your neighbors if you do not already.

All residents need to stay in communication with each other,  keep your eyes open and lock up your homes and cars.

At least a couple of the robberies occurred when thieves probed for open windows, cellar doors etc. These are often crimes of opportunity. Do not give them one.

If you think something is amiss, call the police. They want to hear from you.