On the Security Scene
Burglary
On Tuesday, June 29, Security and Chatham County Police Department (CCPD) responded to a residence on Bartram Road North for a report of a burglary. The resident advised they had been out of town for approximately two weeks, and upon returning, noticed several items missing. The missing items include a collection of fishing gear, a road bike, and four Yeti coolers. There were no signs of forced entry, and the resident advised that one of the side doors leading into the side yard was previously broken and could not be locked. It is unknown when the items went missing. CCPD is investigating.
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Theft
Security responded to Franklin Creek Road South for a report of theft on Tuesday, June 29. The resident advised that the brass door knocker from his front door had been removed. The door currently is on the side of his home where he is remodeling. The resident advised that a neighbor recently had been on his property taking photos, but when he spoke with her, she stated she was making sure everything was okay on his property. He requested extra patrols and premise checks for the duration of the remodel.
Golf Cart Accident
Security and Chatham Emergency Services (CES) responded to Paisley Court for a report of a golf cart accident with injuries. The resident stated he was exiting the cart path onto Paisley Court when he somehow lost control of the cart and was thrown out of it. The resident was treated on scene for his injuries and declined medical transport. A friend drove the resident home.
Vehicle Accidents
Security responded to Landings Way North and Priest Landing Drive on Wednesday, June 23, for a two-vehicle accident without injuries. The driver of the first vehicle was pulling onto Landings Way North from Dame Kathryn Drive and did not see the second vehicle. The first driver struck the trailer that was being towed by the second driver. CCPD was requested and found the first driver at fault for the accident. Both vehicles sustained damages.
On Wednesday, June 23, Security responded to Diamond Causeway and Lake Street for a two-vehicle accident without injuries. CCPD and CES already were on scene. The driver of the first vehicle stated he was stopped at the red light on Diamond Causeway. He noticed the vehicle in front of him pull forward and thought traffic was going so he proceeded to drive forward. However, the second vehicle stopped, and the first driver ran into the back of the vehicle. CCPD found the first driver at fault for the accident. The first vehicle sustained significant damage and had to be towed from the scene.
Security responded to the four-way stop at Diamond Causeway and McWhorter Drive for a two-vehicle accident without injuries on Sunday, June 27. The driver of the second vehicle was stopped while yielding to oncoming traffic when the driver of the first vehicle struck from behind. Both drivers agreed to exchange information and did not want to notify CCPD. Both vehicles sustained minor damages.
Vandalism
On Wednesday, June 23, Security was notified by Public Works personnel that the restrooms located at Landings Community Park had been vandalized sometime over the weekend. The soap dispensers had been ripped off the wall and placed into the toilets. It is unknown exactly when the incident occurred or who may have done it.
** Please note that a brief synopsis is provided for pertinent incidents that Security responds to during the week. All incidents are not covered in the weekly recap. Statistics for all reports are provided below. **
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This article was originally published by The Landings Association on their website. Visit landings.org to read the original article. https://landings.org/news/2021/07/02/security-scene