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Is This The Right Way To Alert The Neighbors Of Crime In Your Neighborhood?

Is This The Right Way To Alert The Neighbors Of Crime In Your Neighborhood?

A man in Huntington Beach, CA, says he was just trying to let his neighbors know about a spate of recent robberies when he placed a 3’x10′ banner reading “We have a thief in the neighborhood” on his house. But now he’s facing flack from some locals who say the sign only draws negative attention, especially if one is trying to sell one’s home. [More]