Pack(s) of Dogs Still in Junius Heights

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The dogs that have been plaguing East Dallas continue to be a problem. Two cats were killed in the last two weeks in the 5400 and 5300 blocks of Worth. One dog is described as a black lab and the other two as German shepherd mixes: one with a dark coat and the other with a black muzzle. They hunt as a pack. One goes first, scurries under bushes and around corners of houses in an attempt to flush out cats. The other two dogs follow close behind and kill any animals that have been forced from their hiding place. The dogs travel fast and usually work at night and in the early hours of the morning.

If you see them, please call 214-287-7935, the number for animal control. I am told, though, that the number’s voice mail was full this weekend and was not operational. If the animal control number doesn’t work, call 911. Calling 311 doesn’t do any good—one resident reports that he called 311 this week and was told that Animal Control would investigate within 24 hours.

Animal Control told residents on Worth Street that they would start giving citations to residents who allowed their cats to be outside without a leash. The theory is, remove the food source and the dogs will disappear. It is a flawed theory and no neighborhood should be held hostage to ferial dogs.

Hot Spot in Junius Heights: 5500 and 5700 Block of Tremont

Two hanging 10-feet ivy baskets were stolen from a front porch in the 5700 block of Tremont last week. They were secured with metal so the thieves must have had metal cutters on them. Two weeks ago a stolen truck was parked in the driveway of the same house.

In the 5500 block of Tremont, a house and cars have been the frequent victims of vandalism. In Sept. and Dec. of 2006, the house was burglarized. In April of 2007 two car parked in front of the house was broken-into, a stereo system was stolen and the exteriors were extensively damaged. A few days ago, the house was burglarized again. Entry was gained by breaking a window. The alarm system sounded and the thieves left quickly without taking anything.

Suspicious Person

A Latino male, about 35 years old, 5’6” with a fairly large Roman nose can sometimes be seen riding his bike through Junius Heights. He usually wears an over-sized helmet and carries a bag, or a gym bag, in his hand and has a large trash bag on his bike.

He is alleged to have stolen a window AC unit in the 5300 block of Tremont.

Attempted Robbery

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A house in the 5400 block of Junius was broken into on Monday, May 28, at 10:45 p.m. The vandal(s) entered the back yard of the house ( probably from the vacant lot at the corner of Worth and Augusta), broke a window in the house, and attempted to enter. The alarm sounded and the thief/thieves left and nothing was stolen.

The resident was not at home at the time.

Pack(s) of Dogs Continue to be a Problem

A cat was killed by a pack of dogs in the 5200 block of Victor on Friday, May 25. On Saturday, May 26, four dogs were spotted traveling down Parkmont. Several neighbors called, and animal control responded quickly and was able to capture one of the dogs, a blond male lab mix with black molting. The dog caught is probably not the alpha leader of the group and may have a “tag-along” recruit.

The response was quick by the city and one of the dogs was followed by car until animal control arrived. Even so, the rapid disappearance of the other three dogs may suggest the animals hide underneath houses in the area. Please make sure that entrances to crawl spaces are secure.

By now, all residents in Junius Heights should have received a letter from District 14 Council Representative Angela Hunt. Angela’s Office has arranged for a special enforcement team of four officers to be in the area from 12:30-9:00 p.m. daily until the pack of stray dogs is apprehended. Please call 214-287-7935 immediately if you see the dogs. There may be two packs operating in the area.

Porch Thieves Busy

The plant/porch thieves are again active. A small, glass topped table was stolen off a porch in the 5500 block of Worth. The table was noticed missing on Monday, May 28.

Car theives at it again

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I was informed that there were car thieves on my street Wednesday around 11. I pulled this picture from my street cam. It appears to be an older marquis with Tint. The video shows a young Mexican male exiting the car and disappearing, then reappearing and getting in this car. A neighbor witnessed them trying to break into a car. If you see this car in the area call the police.