Large crowd turns out to discuss North Side crime prevention

YOUNGSTOWN — Break-ins, theft, vandalism and general mayhem prompted dozens of North Side residents to meet with community leaders in search of solutions to crime.

Residents packed a meeting facility tonight at the Park Vista retirement community on Wick Avenue to speak with Councilman Jamael Tito Brown, D-3rd, police Chief Jimmy Hughes and city Prosecutor Jay Macejko.

One of the top issues concerning those in attendance was the series of home break-ins seen on the North Side in recent months. Many hands went up when one member of the audience asked how many in attendance experienced some type of theft.

More hands were raised when those who had yet to report a theft or break-in were asked to raise their hands.

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