A Plea For More Detailed Descriptions Of People By Oakland Neighbors
This Yahoo! Message Board post really bothered me:
Around 4pm today there was a young African-American (teenager 15-18yo) on a bike wearing a black jacket and black knit cap. I watched him ride his bike up and down Vernon a few times checking out cars and apartments.
I called the OPD non-emergency number just in case for peace of mind. It seemed like he was checking out the neighborhood.
Just thought I would give everyone a heads up.
That caused me to answer back with a plea for all to first, ask questions. That teenager could very well be someone who lives in the neighborhood who's just riding close to home. I talk to people; so should you. If you're reading this and have some weird racial boundary issues, do us all a favor and get rid of them. Please.
Thanks!
Around 4pm today there was a young African-American (teenager 15-18yo) on a bike wearing a black jacket and black knit cap. I watched him ride his bike up and down Vernon a few times checking out cars and apartments.
I called the OPD non-emergency number just in case for peace of mind. It seemed like he was checking out the neighborhood.
Just thought I would give everyone a heads up.
That caused me to answer back with a plea for all to first, ask questions. That teenager could very well be someone who lives in the neighborhood who's just riding close to home. I talk to people; so should you. If you're reading this and have some weird racial boundary issues, do us all a favor and get rid of them. Please.
Thanks!
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