Unfortunately, the incidents of smashed windshields continue. Vehicles throughout PID 6 have had their windshields smashed with rocks and bricks from homeowner's front yards. Most of these incidents have happened between 6 p.m. & 11 p.m, which leads the PID 6 Patrol to believe they are being committed by teenagers who are possibly using bikes to ride throughout PID 6. If you see any suspicious behavior in your neighborhood please call 911. If you have a tip, e-mail PID 6 Patrol.

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for tips that lead to the arrests of individuals involved in this vandalism. You can remain anonymous. Call 817-469-TIPS.

In the Park Place neighborhood, there has been a recent incident of a man exposing himself to a resident who was jogging along a neighborhood street in the early morning. When you are walking or jogging please be aware of your surroundings and do not hesitate to call 911 at any time if you have any concerns. Also please remember that all parks and trails are closed from dusk to dawn according to city ordinances.

Graffiti in the PID6 area does occur from time to time and the best way to put a stop to it is:

1. Report any graffiti to the Fort Worth Police Department by calling 817-335-4222. In most cases you can make a report over the phone and police reports are reviewed by the NPO and the PID officers.
   
   
2. Graffiti, that is on private property is the homeowner's responsibility to remove. However, if a resident has difficultly in removing the graffiti the City of Fort Worth might be able to assist. Please call the Graffiti Abatement Unit at 817-212-2700 for further details. The Graffiti Abatement unit is not able to match paint and will only paint over the graffiti, they cannot repaint the entire fence, walls, doors, etc. You need to submit a form granting the City permission to enter your property.
   
   
3. Graffiti that is on public property such as park structures, sidewalks, traffic signs or fences maintained by the PID can be removed by contacting the Graffiti Abatement Unit or by notifying Lieutenant Grady, supervisor in charge of the off-duty officers that patrol the PID, at pid6patrol@aol.com.
   
   
4. Please e-mail graffiti locations - either private or public - to pid6patrol@aol.com so that the off-duty officers that patrol the area can increase patrols.
   
   
5. Removal of graffiti in a timely manner has shown to actually reduce repeat occurrences and discourage others form placing graffiti in the area.
   
   
6. Any suspicious activity should be reported to the police by calling 9-1-1 immediately.