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Two west Columbus community groups say they helped track down a suspected car thief after their neighborhood became a dumping ground for stolen cars.
Neighbors in the Westgate community saw a man creeping around a home. Later in the afternoon, he returned and entered a home.
Public-safety apps and Facebook groups such as Westgate Watch are making residents more aware of crimes in their communities. But is that always a good thing?
The two-year-old community crime prevention organization relies on surveillance to track crime Members are also asking for more from city leaders to remedy the problems they experience Most nights, J.R. McMillan can gaze out his front window at Westgate Park across the street and spot the unmistakable flickering orange glow of fire within the shelter house. In his mind, the smoldering flames send an unambiguous message to those who prowl the streets while most others sleep: While the park may be technically closed, other illicit enterprises are open for business. If any doubt remains about w...