u/dwl017

No different from the window smash and grab crews the wheel bandits are still at it with no end in sight. I was a DTSS smash and grab victim back in July which ended up costing me $520 when it was all said and done.

I can’t imagine having to replace 4 wheels plus rims plus undercarriage damage.

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I walked through Ellsworth Drive yesterday evening, taking a shortcut in by the movie theater and exiting near Panera. Honestly, it felt awful and, in my humble opinion, downright depressing.

The street level storefronts and surroundings look worn and faded, and the overall vibe just feels sad. The once vibrant fountain area where kids used to run and splash has been gone for several years, replaced by what looks like an upright cage with a few lights.

The Roaming Rooster was empty, and only a few gentlemen were sitting inside Panera. It was hard not to think about how much potential this area once had and how little life it seems to have today.

I remember going back to the days when there was green Astroturf where Veterans Plaza is now. Back then, Ellsworth Drive actually felt like a special destination.

There have been several attempts to breathe new life into the area over the years, but nothing seems to have truly stuck.

Who owns the entire Ellsworth Place, Drive campus now? Have they simply given up on the property as the neighborhood, retail environment, and consumer trends have changed?

I’d genuinely like to hear what others think. Does Ellsworth Place still have a future, or has it become a place everyone has simply written off?

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Here is a link to the full article by the Moco Show https://mocoshow.com/2026/08/09/historic-post-office-building-sold-for-nearly-3-million/

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Update:

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When I got home this evening, there was a business card on my door from a detective with the 3rd District Patrol Investigations Unit. He had written a handwritten note on the card that said: "Re: Vehicle Break-In."

I called the number and spoke with the detective. He told me the individual responsible for breaking into my car has been arrested. They are now following up with as many victims as possible. He said a total of 16 vehicles had their windows smashed that night, all inside the Cameron Street Garage (Garage 7).

He asked several questions, including whether anything was stolen and how much the repairs cost. He also mentioned that there's a possibility I could receive a subpoena if the case goes to court.

I asked whether it was a group of people responsible, but he told me it was actually one individual who smashed all 16 vehicle windows that night. According to the detective, the same suspect is also believed to be responsible for a number of vehicle break-ins in surrounding garages.

Toward the end of our conversation, he said not to let this arrest create a false sense of security, as many people in the neighborhood have had their vehicle windows smashed twice, and in some cases even three, separate times.

If anyone would like the detective's name and contact information, feel free to send me a message. I'm happy to share it.

Footnote: I was very surprised that when I arrive to my car that Sunday morning to start my day that Moco PD had already been to my car overnight and the officer that patrols the neighborhood had been in the garage and left a note under my windshield wiper with his badge number contact info etc. I will admit Im very impressed with the follow up work they are doing.

There is absolutely nothing I can say here that wouldn't get me banned from this sub, so I'll leave it at this: heads up. Not that it really matters to these thieves anyway.

For context, I've used the garage for years and always figured something like this would eventually happen. Thankfully it hadn't until last night. Unfortunately, my luck finally ran out.

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Good evening, everyone. As the title says, I'd really appreciate your thoughts and opinions on this situation.

This evening was my very first visit to meet a 4 year-old Shih-Poo at my local shelter. He was surrendered by his previous family in early July and they disclosed a bite history, including one incident that was serious enough to require an emergency room visit. I really appreciate that the family was transparent about his history, and the shelter has all of their notes on file.

Since arriving at the shelter about three weeks ago, the staff has been closely monitoring his behavior. According to their observations, he has shown no signs of aggression during his stay.

When I met him this evening in the meet and greet room, he didn't display any aggressive behavior. He also wasn't shy or fearful he seemed calm, curious, and fairly confident. Because of his history, I was very mindful of my own body language. I didn't want to appear nervous or fearful, but I also didn't want to do anything that might unintentionally trigger a reaction. I took things slowly and let him approach at his own pace.

Rather than making a quick decision based on a single meeting, I've decided to visit him again tomorrow evening and spend more time getting to know him before deciding whether to move forward with adoption.

One thing that makes this difficult is that the previous family didn't identify what his triggers were. They only stated that he had bitten more than one family member, which ultimately led them to surrender him.

For those of you who have experience with rescue dogs or dogs with bite histories, what are your thoughts? Would you consider adopting a dog in this situation?

Thanks in advance

Pick up order: First time customer here last time customer, stopped by my local Wingstop last Sunday. 15 bone in wings and a large fries total $30 tax included. No drink no other sides period! Straight highway robbery. I’ll never go back ever! Wings were not tasty, and the fries were overly salty. Total garbage and a waste of money. For reference I’m in the DC region.

This is an exlcellnet read on whats happening to so many of us every day, lost my account in late May. An account I had since 2009, I also managed a monitized Page and Group, all gone! Contacts around the world in my Messenger etc. In the blink of an eye all wiped out zero appeal!

This is a must read!

https://medium.com/@vtadorsett/irresponsible-ai-what-happens-when-metas-algorithms-are-wrong-042b64ffb574

Haha I thought this would reflect the current climate down at the reflecting pool, enjoy!

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