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Permalink Reply by Eric on January 2, 2010 at 11:24am

So sorry about the car, Gina. Over the past few years we've had our car broken into a few times, so I know the frustration that results from that. You didn't do anything wrong and your window got all busted up.

A recent Globe article highlighted that JP is one of the few areas in the city to have an increase in muggings...so the city is obviously aware of it, the question is why specifically our region is seeing an uptick in this type of crime. We're up 37% from the last calendar year. I think that contacting your elected officials and asking them what the police response has been to this increase is a good way of getting that information, if you've been unable to access it any other way. It also shows the mayor and other elected officials that JP is an active political community, which is important. These people have been elected to represent you and your interests, it's important for them to understand what your frustrations are and important for you to understand whether or not these officials are being responsive to your concerns.

Colleen Keller is our mayor liaison.

http://www.cityofboston.gov/contact/?id=110

John Tobin is our city councilor.

http://www.cityofboston.gov/contact/?id=9

Email them and ask them what steps are being taken to address the localized increase in muggings. After all, the residents of JP are not the only ones who should be asked to be more pro-active and aware.

Permalink Reply by Nicole Pittman on January 2, 2010 at 5:46pm

Sorry to hear about your car. Someone took an iPod from my car on Paul Gore St. I tried to report it, but was told I can only do it in person at the station, and never made it down there--I know that's terrible. Hopefully bringing more attention will discourage people from doing this.