Dear 288 Whitmore St residents,
Two pairs of thieves recently opened our mailboxes with a USPS Master Key, which they stole from a Mail Carrier. Fortunately, this time, they were interrupted and only had time to steal from 2 individual mailboxes. We cannot tell which boxes, other than to say they were in the first bank, closest to the lobby door. With at least 2 pairs of people possessing a Master Key, our best defense is to collect our mail every day.
2 volunteers have distributed the 2024 (orange-colored) static cling decals to each of the occupied apartments. Please attach them to the lower corner of your car’s windshield.
Their primary purpose is to help residents quickly tell if a car entering the garage belongs to another resident.
Failure to have a RM decal on a resident’s windshield would be a Rule Violation, which could result in a Fine from $125 up to $500.
Dear Residents,
During the Holidays, please be extra careful regarding security. In one of our buildings, we recently had a package thief call a resident from the Lobby Directory claiming to be a delivery person. Do not buzz anyone in the building if that person is not your guest. Do not allow anyone to enter the building while you are entering or exiting. If someone forces his/her way in, notify the Office and/or call OPD, as it appears appropriate, without confronting the person and putting yourself in danger.
While driving into or leaving the garage, wait for the gate to close. Do not “piggyback” or “tailgate” another resident while entering the garage. If someone drives into the garage behind you as you enter, do not put yourself in danger by confronting him/her/them. Notify the Office and/or call OPD, as appropriate. Do not leave your garage gate opener in your car.
Happy (and safe) New Year,
Manager and Board of Directors
On Friday afternoon, a young woman (who was seen a few days ago trying to camp on our property) attempted to enter 288 Whitmore on the pretext she was meeting a realtor to be shown an apartment.
The realtor was called, and he stated he did not have an appointment with her and wasn’t in the building.
It is a security violation subject to a $500 fine to allow a person to enter who is not your guest.
To avoid a security violation fine:
1) do NOT confront the intruder
2) call 911 to report the intruder.
3) after calling 911, call the HOA’s office to report the intruder. If it’s after hours, residents should leave a message on the office’s answering machine with the time, date and description of the intruder.
RockRidge Manor 