In the two days since we last passed along crime reports from neighbors, we’ve had two additional reports from Maple Leaf.

Overnight, Erin emails:

I’m a reader of your blog and a neighbor. Someone just tried break into my house near 8th Avenue Northeast on Northeast 91st Streeet this evening but I was home, so they ran once they figured that out. I know there was a recent burglary around here, so I wanted to let you know about this attempt. I didn’t see the person – they ran once I looked outside. The police were called.

Thank you for creating a neat online space for the neighborhood. We can check on local events and crime watch all in the same spot.

Earlier Thursday, Susan wrote:

This past weekend, the Vista Point Apartments (8320 Lake City Way N.E.) became another victim in the long list of recent burglaries. I don’t know all the particulars, but know a lawn mower was stolen, as well as one car in the parking garage was broken into and a garage door opener was taken (presumably so they could return at a later date).

A little more police presence seems to be needed in Maple Leaf. I’m starting to get afraid to even walk the dog anymore!

This reminds us of a comment one neighbor made last March, calling a spate of prowlers “rats creeping on our great neighborhood.”