East Dallas Times

by Bruce Felps

A Hollywood-Santa Monica resident and friend to our little show here sent an e-mail message earlier today about some tom-thievery going on in her neighborhood.

An across-the-street neighbor on Vivian Avenue had a potted plant stolen late Sunday-early Monday from his front porch.

It was no easy task, our friend wrote, because the steps slope sharply toward the front walk and the plant — and presumably its pot — weigh a considerable amount in relation to other garden-variety potted plants.

So mind the unsecured items out front. I’ve heard from crime watch and police sources that things such as potted plants make good targets because they can be sold at area flea markets and such.