Vigilance

The Board has gotten several notifications of some things in the area moving beyond simple petty crimes. There have been a few incidents of home invasions and a spat of automobile break-ins as well. All of this have occurred in the last couple weeks. One of these incidents occurred near the new school, one along Eastern and one near Eastern and 28th. Patterns in the past suggest that these activities occur along the main corridors of Alger Heights, meaning along Eastern, or Alger, but that's just me talking. Keep your eye out!

There has been also some contact established with other communities in West Michigan regarding the graffiti near Merritt and Hazen. There may be some other action that can be taken to persuade the occupants to get that removed. If you, as a member of this community, can do anything to help get this situation taken care of, please do so. It's so pleasant to look at everyday, that's for sure!

Regarding all of the above, there may be a general tendency to err on the side of caution and not notify the police of any suspicious activity. I can assure you, they will respond accordingly. That's what they are for. It is important to communicate that the quicker the community takes action and the stronger that action is, the more likely and more apparent any improvements will be. With the new school in the backyard of Alger Heights, this neighborhood serves as something of a model under the watchful eye of greater Grand Rapids. Don't let it deteriorate.

Sorry for being so stern.

Ciao!

-Anna

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