Crime Stoppers - Seeking Information

During the month of August there have been a series of robberies that occurred in the 200 block of N. Clarkson Street. The suspects are using cell phones and calling various restaurants and ordering food for delivery. Upon the arrival of the delivery the suspects are robbing the employee of money and food.

If you have any information that may help police please call Charlotte-Mecklenburg Crime Stoppers at (704) 334-1600. Caller’s will remain anonymous and may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.

You will not have to go to court and the suspect will not be given your identity.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Crime Stoppers is a non-profit partner with law enforcement.

Be On The Lookout

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This individual was caught by the security camera in an Uptown secure parking garage. He is a suspect in several car break-ins. If you see him please alert the authorities.

Neighborhood Crime Stats - July 2007

First Ward

17 Larcenies (other)
15 Larceny from auto
12 Vandalisms
11 Auto thefts
10 Aggravated assaults
9 Other larcenies
3 Armed robberies

Robbery #1 occurred on Saturday 7/14/2007 at 3pm. The victims were parked at 11th and Brevard St, while they were about to enter the vehicle, the suspect pulled up along side them in a burgundy vehicle and robbed them at gunpoint.

Robbery #2 occurred on Sunday 7/15/2007 at 2:20am. The victim was intoxicated and walking home in the 500 block of N. Davidson St when she was approached from behind and robbed.

Robbery #3 occurred on Saturday 7/21/2007 at 2:30am. The victims were walking together between the alley at 10th St and Caldwell when they were approached and separated by a gold colored Cavalier occupied by 4 black males. The suspects then robbed both victims.

*There has been a huge jump in the auto thefts in and around First Ward. Larceny from auto has stayed the same. Please don’t leave valuables in your vehicles and especially not in plain view.

*Please be aware of your surroundings at all times. It is probably not a good idea to be walking home intoxicated at 2:30am. Call a cab to drop you at your front door.


Second Ward

11 Other criminal charges
9 Larceny from auto
9 Other larceny
9 Aggravated assaults
5 Vandalism
3 Auto theft


Third Ward

17 Larceny from auto
6 Other larceny
6 Auto theft
2 Vandalism


Fourth Ward

22 Larceny from auto
8 Shoplifting
5 Non Aggravated assaults
5 Vandalisms
2 Armed Robbery
2 Purse snatchings

*Both Armed robberies were in the same location. They occurred in the 200 block of N. Clarkson St a week apart from each other. Both times, a delivery of food was requested to a vacant apartment and the delivery driver was robbed upon his approach to the apartment.

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Car Break-ins

We are still experiencing a high number of incidents involving larceny from auto. This is occurring all over uptown including "secure" parking lots. Everyone is reminded to safeguard your valuables and be vigilant for your safety and the safety of your neighbors. Please do not leave valuables in your vehicle in plain sight as this is an invitation for for a break-in. Report all suspicious activity by calling 911. Report all street light outages to Duke Energy.

Click here for some helpful safety tips.

National Night Out

What is National Night Out?

It's America's Night Out Against Crime!

The "24th Annual National Night Out" (NNO), a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 7, 2007. We cordially invite you and your community to be a part of our NIGHT OUT 2007 team.
Last year's National Night Out campaign involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from over 10,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide.

In all, over 34 million people participated in NNO 2006.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT is designed to:

• Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
• Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs;
• Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and
• Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Click here to find out more about the history ofNATW and National Night Out.

Along with the traditional display of outdoor lights and front porch vigils, cities, towns and neighborhoods 'celebrate' NNO with a variety of events and activities such as:

• block parties,
• cookouts,
• visits from local police and sheriff departments
• parades, exhibits,
• flashlight walks,
• contests, and
• youth programs.

NNO has proven to be an effective, inexpensive and enjoyable program to promote neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships in our fight for a safer nation. Plus, the benefits

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