There have been some recent crimes that Shea Terrce residents need to be aware of. On average, Shea Terrace continues to have a low crime rate and is one of the safest neighborhoods in the area.
Recently in the Waterview neighborhood of Portsmouth, a woman was leaving for work when she was apprached by a male with a gun. The suspect made her get into her vehicle with him. He demanded all her jewelry. The suspect then made the victim drop him off in Port Norfolk. She was not physically hurt.
This is an unusual crime. However, please follow the tips below to make yourself safer:
Be aware of your surroundings
Take a look outside before leaving and look for anything or anyone suspicious
If you're going going to your vehicle, have your fingers on the panic button of your car keys, especially at night.
Park in well-lit areas
Most likely due to the economy, there has been an increase in car break ins. Unfortunately, several have happened in Shea Terrace. With one exception, the 7 break ins which have been reported since July have happened when a resident has left the car unlocked. No one is at fault when a they are a crime victim, but there are ways to make your car safer:
Park in a well-lit area
Remove your GPS from your car if possible and rub off the circular mark left on the windshield
Do not leave valuables in your car
Lock your car doors
Invest in a gas cap lock, a license plate cover, and a steering wheel locking mechanism
When thieves find it hard to can access, they go somewhere else.
Remember, call 911 first in an emergency and then call me to let me know, 235-2500. Please fee free to share any questions or concerns you have with me.
Let's continue to work together to keep Shea Terrace safe,
Officer Robert Diaz
Neighborhood Impact Officer - Shea Terrace
Portsmouth Police Department
235-2500, Car No. 510
