Thief in the Act

I received this from Elizabeth Larsen this morning attached to the following message. I don't have time to translate into Spanish this morning. I apologize! But I think it's important to get information out ASAP. I am also including responses I've received from homeowners in response to Danny's suggestion re cameras. For further comments, please post them in this blog. DO NOT SEND THEM DIRECTLY TO ME. I am still trying to catch up with loads of email after being off-line for almost two weeks. Also had an email from Sue Moss yesterday. Evidently they, too, have been hit.

Hola Susan,
We caught our thief in the act at 2:00 am Saturday Oct.4th. as we were awakened by some loud noises and got up to check it out. He was breaking in through the stained-glass window above our stairs on the first floor, I got a picture of him with Ingemann's tape in his belt, as he scrambled to escape. The police finally came, Miguel was in charge and very reassuring that they are going to pick him up as one of them said he know him when we showed them the picture. We know he got our tile cutter, but at this time we don't think he had time to get away with much as he was in a hurry to get away. We have to write a report later today.
Our maid Gloribell (who is an honest born-again christian) told us a couple of months ago, that this man lives close to her place and that he is a convicted felon who has spent 12 years in the Guadalajara penitentiary for breaking and entering, theft and other crimes. .... I have attached a picture of the thief in the act and hope he is the one who has caused all the head aches around here, so we can live in peace and harmony again.
Do I sound suspicious or traumatized right now? Well we are. -- Elisabeth and Ingemann

PRIOR COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO DANNY'S SUGGESTION RE CAMERAS AND MY COMMENTS ABOUT ALARMS:

Danny is right and the only way to solve it is have no alarms. -- Ginger Payne

Susan, I think we should have a list of available persons here with keys and how to get ahold of them. Each person with an alarm should have a contact number that is here and a name. Police can not do anything if they can not enter. Lacy

From Danny
Check out Costco.com for this Surveillance camera. It couldn't be easier of simpler.

I don't have an answer as our alarm was relatively inexpensive, had a weak alarm, and needed a phone to alert up to 3 otherpersons. I turned it off for two other reasons - firstly that it was too complicated for the maid or gardener to reset, and the other is the reason you bring up. I was wondering if it would be expensive if we all hired one security person who would at least respond to an alarm (with a dog withreally big teeth), was could quickly contact police, and was on good termswith them.I was going through the email survey I got from that Mexican Touristquestionnaire with a view of expressing my anger at being broken into 3 timeis the last year. They stole a lot last time, and made a vulgar mess ofthings. There, that being vented, I hope you are enjoying each day without torrential rain, and look forward to seeing you soon. -- Dennis and Gail Gafuik

Hi Susan, If ours is one of them, talk to Esther. She is in control. Rog

I'm hoping our house is O.K. But we are all for your idea of a security guard. (Thought we were quite well looked after with the local police touring the area. But it doesn't sound like this is the case. Guess we'll be talking about it at the next meeting. See everyone in the next month. -- Lena and Keith

Noticias/News

Larry met the new commandant for the tourist police this morning. His name is Miguel Chava, and he speaks perfect English. He spent 30 years in Orange County, California, before returning to Mexico. He’s spent the last four years stationed in San Blas, and he’s delighted to have been transferred to Guayabitos. He gave Larry his cell phone number and told us to pass it along to all the residents of La Zona. Make a note of it, and don’t hesitate to call him when you need help. 322-127-1175.

Remember, if you’re calling from a land line, dial 045 before the rest of the number.

By the way, I just bought a Mexican cell phone. 200 pesos and I got the phone and 100 pesos worth of call time. Local calls are 5 pesos a minute, but text messages are a peso apiece. When I run low, I just drop by the Telcel office near Bancomer on the highway and buy 100 pesos worth of time. No plan involved. Hooray!

Mi esposo se conoció al nuevo comandante de la Policia Turística esta mañana. Se lla Miguel Chava, y habla perfectamente el inglés. Vivía treinta años en el Condado de Orange, California, antes de regresar a México. Hace cuatro años que ha estado en San Blas, y está bien contento haber llamado a Guayabitos. Le dió a Larry su número de teléfono celular, y le dijo que lo de a los residentes de La Zona Residencial. Favor de apuntarlo, y lo llamen cuando se necesita ayuda: 322-127-1175.

Los otros informes arriba son para gente que no pueden leer advertencias ni instrucciones en español. Si viven aquí, ya saben todo. J

Last meeting for season/La ultima reunion hasta octubre

Please plan to attend the next meeting on Tuesday, April 15, at 10 a.m. at Danny and Nancy Milski's house, the first house on the right on Calle Golondrinas.

Favor de asistir la próxima reunión de la asociación, el martes, 15 de abril, a las 10 de la mañana en la casa de Danny y Nancy Milski. Su casa es la primera a la derecha en la Calle Golondrinas.

Meeting Notice/Noticia de la Reunión

Please plan to attend the next meeting on Tuesday, March 11, at 10 a.m. in the home of Jerry & Shirley Vinyard (Flamingos #51). The Vinyards have an adequate supply of chairs and will provide coffee and water. Members are encouraged to bring goodies to share.

Favor de asistir la próxima reunión de la asociación, el martes, 11 de marzo, a las 10 de la mañana en la casa de Jerry y Shirley Vinyard (Flamingos #51). La familia Vinyard tiene bastante asientos para todos y proveerán café y agua. Los miembros pueden llevar botanos para compartir.

Las Artistas de Guayabitos/Guayabitos Artists

No se olviden de la exhibición esta noche, 6-9, en Xaltemba Restaurante y Galería. Vengan para ver la obra del grupo Guayabitos Artists' Collective. Para más informes:
www.xaltemba.com
http://guayabitosartists.googlepages.com/guayabitosartists


Don't forget the exhibition tonight, 6-9, at the Xaltemba Restaurant and Gallery. Come see the work of your neighbors in the Guayabitos Artists' Collective. For more information go to:
www.xaltemba.com
http://guayabitosartists.googlepages.com/guayabitosartists

Another Neighbor of Ours - Otro Vecino Nuestro

He doesn't have a street address and he's not on the email list, and maybe he's not even a he. But this croc's our neighbor. Friday he was behind the Milski's house. Thanks to Rick Helberg for taking the photo and sharing it.

No tiene dirección oficial y él no está en la lista por correo electrónico, y se puede que no sea "él" sino "ella." Pero este cocodrilo es nuestro vecino. El viernes pasado estuvo atrás de la casa de los Milski. Grácias a Rick Helberg por sacar el photo para compartir las noticias.

Notice of Meeting/Notificación de Reunión

Please plan to attend the next meeting on Tuesday, February 12, at 10 a.m. in the home of Jerry & Shirley Vinyard (Flamingos #51). The Vinyards have an adequate supply of chairs and will provide coffee and water. Members are encouraged to bring goodies to share.

Favor de asistir la próxima reunión de la asociación, el martes, 12 de febrero, a las 10 de la mañana en la casa de Jerry y Shirley Vinyard (Flamingos #51). La familia Vinyard tiene bastante asientos para todos y proveerán café y agua. Los miembros pueden llevar botanos para compartir.

You may have received an email or two from Cristobal Herrera and been confused. This email requires no action on your part. Please disregard it for now, and all will be explained at the meeting February 12.

Puede que hayan recibido unos correos electrónicos de Cristobal Herrera que les volvieran estar confundidos. Estos correos no requieren cualquier acción de parte de Uds. Favor de pasarlos por alto, y todo será explicado en la reunión del 12 de febrero.