Spring Break
Armed robbery punctuates break-in spree
Samantha Hughes
Issue date: 11/5/09 Section: News
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This latest armed robbery follows a string of break-ins in apartment complexes populated by students. The Bellamy, North Campus Crossing, Copper Beech and The Exchange apartments all suffered from a rash of break-ins during the past month.
"We thought we would have issues during Halloween, but it was quiet as a mouse," said a representative for Pirates Place. During the Halloween weekend, police were called to North Campus Crossing for nine separate motor vehicle break-ins and at least one forced entry into an apartment.
Halloween is a troublesome night for many apartment complexes, which typically notice an increase in crime during the night.
North Campus Crossing has been prey to several car break-ins in the recent months, consisting mostly of stolen stereo systems and electronics.
North Campus Crossing was identified in a recent City of Greenville crime summit as one of several "hot spots" around Pitt County where calls for service have increased.
Property managers have noticed a growing crime trend, especially during football game days and big events. Measures taken at Pirates Place include employing two Greenville police officers, who live at the complex, and outfitting each unit with heavy duty deadbolts.
Complexes like The Bellamy and Pirates Place also surround their complexes with gates to control foot traffic and ensure the safety of their residents.
Emily Toscano, who lives at Campus Towers, said she feels very safe at her apartment complex, even though there are sporadic occasions when strangers wander through the halls.
However, she said more security guards would make her feel safer.
This writer can be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com.
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Ryan
posted 11/04/09 @ 11:33 PM EST
Yeah, these "gates" here at Pirates Place sure do help when they've been closed for all of about two days since I moved in on August 15th. The rest of the time they've just been hanging wide open. (Continued…)
Clint Eastwood
posted 11/05/09 @ 7:59 AM EST
Buy a gun. If you're under 21 and can't buy a pistol, buy a shotgun (12 gauge pump action). Learn how to use it safely, and learn the laws about the use of deadly force so you don't end up in jail yourself. (Continued…)
Nick
posted 11/05/09 @ 11:12 AM EST
I already felt really unsafe about living at Pirate's Place, but now I feel even more unsafe after reading this article. Hopefully the management staff will read this paper and get the message and make all the drug dealers and gang members move out of Pirate's Place. (Continued…)
Pictures
posted 11/05/09 @ 1:17 PM EST
Maybe I'm wrong, but the picture on this article looks like University Suites out on Arlington, not Pirate's Place or any of the other complexes listed in the article. (Continued…)
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