Girard resident fed up with theft, vandalism in his neighborhood

GIRARD — Theft and general vandalism in the city has one resident upset and asking for the uniting of other neighbors also fed up with crime.

Mike Dibble, his wife and children, have lived in the relatively quiet neighborhood around Powers/Highland Avenues for several years. The streets are lined with mostly one-story homes with well-manicured lawns and trees sprinkled in some of the yards.

Dibble said his complaint is with what those passing by or visiting don’t see — theft.

According to Dibble, he has had five instances of car break-ins at his home in the last 10 years. Once, he said, thieves were mere seconds away from stealing his car altogether and just recently someone ran off with the faceplate from a stereo in his truck.

Several neighbors, he said, have also recently experienced break-ins and general theft in his immediate area.

“I would really like for the police to just let people know this is a problem. I know they can’t sit outside of my house 24 hours a day, but let people know this is a problem in this area,” he said.

For the complete story, see Thursday’s Vindicator and Vindy.com.