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Theft Alert! Please Read
A letter to all Quail Creek ResidentsDear Quail Creek Neighbor:
Northwest Oklahoma City residents now find themselves being hit hard by a ring of burglaries from Nichols Hills to Cobblestone. Unfortunately, Quail Creek is in the middle of this crisis. So now we must ask what we can do to get ourselves out of this crime spree. In talking with the Hefner Division of OKC Police Department, Council Member Ryan's office, and the Chief of Police for Nichols Hills, it seems clear that we need to educate our homeowners with some simple tips that will help us catch these bad guys.
You know we used to be able to arrive at the airport 15 minutes before takeoff and stroll onto the plane with the greatest of ease. Today, we must arrive at least an hour early and proceed through a maze of security before we board our flight. The same thing is true with our home security. Unfortunately, we live in a time that requires us to take extra precautions to preserve the safety and security of our homes. But just remember protecting our homes is not an insurmountable problem. While some would like to blame the Police, elected officials, or our Private Security Force, we need to remember that it takes all of us to make Quail Creek safe. When we are complacent or just want to play the blame game, it can lead to an unfortunate set of events that does not help solve the problem. If we all work together, we can stop this ring of thieves.
In fact, what law enforcement officials are telling each of us to do is not that difficult. First, in addition to what you normally do, you need to make sure your doors are locked and your alarm is armed between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. This is when most burglaries are occurring. Most importantly, the alarm must be turned on whether you are home or not at home! Second, if you see something suspicious call 911 immediately! Do not first call our security company, Securitas, and do not try to play police officer yourself. OKC Police Sergeant Epperly told me a sad story about one of our neighbors whom the police recently questioned about a burglary in Quail Creek. This person had seen something that would have been very helpful to the police if it had been conveyed to them immediately. Surprisingly, the person said they did not want to bother the police because they knew the police were very busy! The point is we must all be vigilant about our neighborhood and quickly report anything suspicious.
Sergeant Epperly sent us an e-mail asking all Quail Creek residents to do the following:
Officers that spent time in Quail Creek today asked that I pass on the following suggestions. Thank you for all of your help.
1. Residents are still leaving overhead garage doors open and unattended. They ask that the overhead doors be closed when not in use.
2. Many residents are leaving gates open to side yard driveways and backyards. They ask that the
gates be closed and locked when not in use.3. There are a lot of neighborhood residents who walk or jog during the day. They ask that those residents carry cell phones to enable them to call 9-1-1 in the event of seeing anything that is suspicious.
Sergeant Epperly
Please pass this information on to all your neighbors.
While speaking with Nichols Hills Police Chief, Richard Mask, he provided us with a to-do list that will help lower our chances of becoming a victim of home theft. We think the list is very helpful and we should all try to practice these suggestions. Here are Chief Mask's comments and suggestions:There have been numerous similar burglaries in Northwest Oklahoma City in recent weeks. Here are a few suggestions that will lessen your chances of becoming a victim:
1. Lock all doors, (ALL Doors) in the house whether you are staying home or leaving.2. Remember to always set your alarm if you have one.
3. Hide all valuables and/or place them in a safe that can be bolted down.
4. Backup the information on your computers daily.
5. Keep a list of brand names, serial and model numbers and descriptions of televisions and computers. A photograph is also very helpful.
6. Always watch out for your neighbors and ask your neighbors to do the same.
7. Report any suspicious activity immediately. (ANY suspicious activity) Do not wait to call and always make note of vehicle descriptions or tags.
8. If you come home and find that your house has been burglarized, don't go inside. Dial 911.
9. Have your alarm company call the Police before they call anyone else, including you.
10. Never leave your keys inside of your car when parked in the garage. Remember, your house keys are on the car key chain.11. Make sure that the side garage door is locked and alarmed and never leave the door from the garage to the house unlocked.
12. Never allow strangers into your home particularly if you are alone, and don't open your door to strangers.
13. Don't leave garage door openers in the car if the car is parked outside.
14. Bury your phone lines or encase them in conduit. Alarms can be deactivated by cutting phone lines.
15. Never leave a purse or other valuables visible inside of your parked car, even in the garage.
16. If you use UPS, FedEx or DHL, have deliveries made to your office or anyplace where someone is present who can accept and sign a receipt.
REMEMBER, THE VALUE OF AN ALARM SYSTEM IS IN DIRECT PROPORTION TO THE NOTIFICATION THAT IS GIVEN TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE JURISDICTION IN WHICH YOU LIVE. IF YOUR ALARM IS NOT TURNED ON THE POLICE DO NOT GET NOTIFIED.
Chief Richard Mask
Hopefully, everyone will use as many of these suggestions as possible. In the meantime your Quail Creek Homeowner's Association will continue to be in daily contact with the Police, Council Member Ryan's office and Securitas. We are also putting back up the theft alert signs for the time being. I know... I know, some of our residents do not like these signs, but we will continue to put them up in an effort to get our homeowners to quickly call 911 when they see any suspicious activity. Also, I am asking everyone to wave to every car passing you in Quail Creek. This is just like neighbors living in the country waving to one another.
Some of you may think this is a little corny, but just remember if we all do it, and someone does not wave back, that lets you know the car is not from Quail Creek. That way if you see the car again that should alert you to keep an eye on it and report any suspicious activity. In addition, if you have not placed the fluorescent QC sticker that we sent you on the driver’s side of your windshield, please do that today! The QC sticker lets Securitas and your neighbors know that you live in Quail Creek. If you lost or threw your sticker away, you can get a new one for $10 by calling or e-mailing the Homeowners Association at: 751-5661 or association@quailcreek.org.
If you are interested in driving the streets of Quail Creek as a volunteer, please call our office so we can schedule a time and let Securitas know what car you are driving. However, to be a volunteer there are a few requirements that you must agree to in a signed release:
(1) your job is strictly limited to calling 911, first, and Securitas, second, when you see any suspicious activity;
(2) you will not confront anyone even if you believe they are engaging in something suspicious;
(3) you will not pursue or chase anyone in a car, even if it means they get away; and
(4) you will not look to the Homeowner's Association to pay for any injury, your gas, or any other cost or expenses.We appreciate your support of these efforts. Please e-mail us with any ideas that you believe will help us better protect Quail Creek.
Finally, we would also like to give a big thanks to Sergeant Epperly and all those police officers at the Hefner Division who have worked so closely with our Homeowners Association in trying to solve this problem. Thanks.
Sincerely,
Mark K. Stonecipher,
President
Quail Creek Homeowners Association
On behalf of the Board
Entrance Improvements Update
Phase 1 of the Entryways Beautification Project with the entrance at Quail Creek Road and May Avenue has been completed! Phase 2 will include several entryways in South Quail Creek off Hefner Road with construction beginning as soon as possible. Please be patient as the process can take time. Donations are still needed to complete the overall project. Please consider contributing (donations are tax deductible) and send to:Quail Community Foundation
11032 Quail Creek Rd., Suite 211
Oklahoma City, OK 73120Restrictions Now Online!
There are 43 sub-divisions within the Quail Creek neighborhood, and each such section has its own set of Restrictive Covenants. You can now access the set of Restrictions which are applicable to your lot through this Association website. Simply locate and click on your lot on one of the two attached aerial maps, either North of 122nd Street, or South of 122nd Street. Your plat and restrictions will then pop up. You can then study them or print them on your computer. While every effort has been made to create an accurate and complete set of Restrictions, errors may have inadvertently occurred.Traffic Report and Presentation Can Be Viewed
The Traffic Study Committee reported results of the study conducted back in February and has submitted change requests to the City of Oklahoma City. Changes, if approved, will take time but we’ll keep you updated on progress. You can access the report and presentation by clicking below.traffic report (pdf 4.92 mg) || traffic presentation (pdf 2.56 mg)
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