Neighborhood Watch

When walking your dog in the community, even in your yard, remember that it should be leashed. Also, it is important to remember to immediately clean up after your pet, as all yards are common ground maintained by the HOA. Take along a baggie with you to pick up waste with and then dispose of it properly. Not only is this a restriction for The Fountains, it is a law for the city of Lee’s Summit.

By taking a few simple steps to clean up after your pet, you can contribute not only to the beautification of our community, but also towards the elimination of one of the most irritating nuisances for others who also want to enjoy the common ground.

From the City of  LS Codes  Enforcement:

It shall be unlawful for an owner, keeper or maintainer of any animal to allow or permit any such animal to become a public nuisance, or to keep any animal that is or has become a public nuisance. It shall be unlawful for an owner, keeper or maintainer of any animal to allow or permit any such animal to run at large. An animal shall be considered to be running at large if such animal is not under restraint. It shall be unlawful for an owner, keeper, or maintainer of any animal to permit it to defecate or deposit fecal matter on or upon private property (other than the property on which the animal is legally being kept), or on public property unless such waste is immediately removed.

Sunday morning, while the resident at 4639 Olympia Place was at the gym, a criminal smashed in her car window and stole her wallet. The guy also took her garage door opener, whet to her home, and also robbed her home.

The criminal was driving a purple Maserati. The time frame is Sunday morning 9:45-11:00. If you have a ring camera and check footage and happen to catch this vehicle driving out of the neighborhood, please let her know. Perhaps the footage could get a license plate number for the police.

It has been reported by a resident that someone has been pulling rip-rap up from around the south ponds and throwing the material into the ponds. Whoever it was also pulled out the electrical cables for the lower pond pump and spread it around on the ground possibility damaging the cable or electrical connections. Please, if you see or know of any vandalism in the Fountain community, please call the Lee’s Summit police department and file a report concerning the incident. Also, please let Area Real Estate Management know so they can track the issue.

Please be careful who you let talk you into sending them money!  Currently there is a scam wherein the caller claims you have won the Publisher’s Clearing House prize.  However, they claim you cannot receive your prize money until taxes are paid up front.  If you send money or give a credit card number you will only lose your money and get nothing in return.  It is a scam!  Be very careful.

The LSPD Community Interaction office has sent out the following information regarding criminal activity in recent weeks.  In addition, I received word this morning that a young man in a black trench coat was seen in Raintree Villas.  He stopped at an open garage door and asked for a drink.  The homeowners were suspicious and called the police.  My source was not sure if the man was picked up.  Just want to remind everyone to keep garage doors closed and your doors locked.  The Raintree Lake Facebook group recently reported a car theft from inside a garage when the door was left open overnight.  Always remove valuables from your cars and keep them locked when parked outside the garage.  Always report suspicious activity.  The LSPD keeps track of calls and allocates resources where the most calls occur.  Neighbors, be watchful for each other!

REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY BY CALLING THE NON-EMERGENCY POLICE LINE 816.969.7390

Stay safe this holiday weekend and throughout the summer!

Zona Mitchell
Neighborhood Watch coordinator

Nationwide, police departments are reporting numerous thefts from vehicles.  LSPD has also noticed an uptick in these crimes.  The safest place for your vehicle is in your closed garage.  If it must stay outside or you have guests visiting, remove all valuables from inside the car and lock it.  Never leave purses, electronics, jewelry, weapons, money, or your keys in your car.  You are also advised to remove your garage door opener to avoid someone stealing it and then having access to your home.

As always, if you see something suspicious, please call the police!  They want to be of assistance!  Your observations may be the tip they need to crack a case.  Recently, individuals were seen crossing a backyard in the Fountains after midnight and then getting into a waiting car.  It was highly suspicious behavior but the police were not called and later our neighbor discovered that a propane tank was missing from his patio.  Be an observant neighbor and if you see someone’s garage door open (especially after dark or if the car(s) are gone), contact them to let them know.  Most garage doors can be closed by simply pushing the “Enter” button on the outside box.  Help us keep our neighborhood safe!

To report a crime:  Dispatch Non-Emergency:  969-7390 or 911 for an emergency

The public can dispose of medications on Saturday, October 28 from 10 am – 2 pm at five Lee’s Summit locations. Sites include the Lee’s Summit Police Department, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, both hospitals and Places Restaurant at John Knox Village.  Saint Luke’s East and Lee’s Summit Medical Center will offer drive-through service so residents don’t have to leave their vehicle.

The event allows residents to safely and confidentially dispose of unwanted prescriptions, over-the-counter and animal medications to deter unintentional use and keep the water supply clean.  Needles and inhalers will not be accepted.  The service is free and anonymous.

Officers from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and Lee’s Summit Police Department will be on hand to accept medication at these Lee’s Summit locations:

• Jackson County Sheriff’s Office:  4001 NE Lakewood Court
• Lee’s Summit Police Department: 10 NE Tudor Road
• Lee’s Summit Medical Center ER Entrance:  2100 SE Blue Parkway
• Saint Luke’s East Diagnostic Center: 100 NE Saint Luke’s Blvd.
• Places Restaurant at John Knox Village:  1001 NW Chipman Rd

If residents can’t participate on October 28, they can drop off medications year-round at permanent medication drop boxes in the lobbies of the Police and Sheriff’s offices and in the Emergency Rooms of both Lee’s Summit hospitals.