Neighborhood on edge after thieves hit homes

People who live in The Village claim someone is stealing things from their front yards and porches at night.

Two of our large concrete statues, like, I had a giant rooster or chicken out that probably weighed a good 50 pounds or more, said resident Terri Nichols. "And it disappeared along with a coyote statue that was right on my front porch.

Thieves have looted Nichols front yard several times. She said she has lost everything from lawn decorations to garden lights, and shes not alone. Several houses suffered the same fate.

Should have paid more attention and taken my things inside, I guess. Well be doing that now, said another neighbor. "Its very unsettling and upsetting that this is happening in our little homey area."

Nichols installed an alarm around her house to keep crooks away. She said the thought of them coming back again is terrifying.

The thieves were right here at my front porch while we were home, looking in my front window, she said.

Not only did thieves steal their property; they also took their peace of mind.

I hate feeling suspicious now when people walk by," Nichols said. "You didnt used to think that much of it. Now its like, it makes you nervous.

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Neighborhood on edge after thieves hit homes