NorthPark Crime

Found this message in my email FROM A FRIEND concerning increased crime at NorthPark Mall. Question: are there security cameras in those garages? Of course, technology only goes so far. Use your head! Driving home from Austin today I saw a woman driving, wearing a rock of Gibraltar — at least 10 ct — on her left hand. Beautiful ring, yes, but given the economic climate this might be a good time to leave the bling in the Safety Deposit Box unless it’s Crystal Charity night.“I wanted to let you know that I had my purse snatched at Northpark on Sunday (note: 11/13) at 6 pm. I was coming out of Nordstrom on the garage side - I was parked on the lowest level of the garage and my car was in full view when I walked out the Nordstrom door. I was just feet away from my car when two men came at me from behind (I guess they were hiding) and grabbed my purse. I held onto it tight - I was in such full view that I thought if I could bide some time that surely someone would come out the door or drive by and scare them away. The theives were so bold to do this in full view. Anyway, they pulled me to the ground and drug me about 10 ft ( I still would not give up my purse!). They didn’t show any weapons - if they had, I would have freely let it go. I screamed but no one=2 0came - they guys yelled at me to let it go so I did. I felt like if I didn’t let it go at that moment they might do something at that point b/c they were getting frustrated with me.

Anyway, I am ok - bruised, but it could have been so much worse. They could have shot me or taken my car or thrown me in my car and made me drive and do something to me. I was not really scared, just mad that they would do this and that they got away with it. I know that Northpark is bad, but I thought I was being cautious. Tell your friends to beware of the garages. The police told me that there are not security cameras in the garage which I think is incredible given the crime that has occurred up there. I really think that these guys know that there are no cameras b/c their faces were in full view. Also, there was no security around when this happened. The story ran on the news and it has been reported that suspects have been caught, which is a lie. I think that the mall is reporting this b/c they are afraid that they will lose business here at the holidays. I am calling the mall today and give them a piece of my mind for their lack of security and concern. I have not heard a word from them since the incident.

The police said that they expect a lot crime this year w/the holidays approaching and the economy being so bad. I go to Northpark all the time just to run in quickly all the time to get things here and there b/c I live so close. I will eventually go back, but I just don’t want to give the mall my business right now. When I do go back, I guess that I will use valet or have security escort me out no matter how close I am to the door.

Anyway, I am just spreading the word so this doesn’t happen to other girls here near the holidays. I called XXX and told her last night. She said that she parks in that part of the garage by Nordstrom where I did all the time. So, I am glad that I warned her. I just want everyone I know to be safe.”