Tag Archives: Mike Hill

October 26, 2009 · 8:33 am

$100 Bill Fraud in South Milwaukee

Got the following alert from South Milwaukee Police Officer Mike Hill this morning.

The South Milwaukee Police Department recently took a report of a person attempting to pass a bleached out $5.00 bill turned into a $100.00 bill.  The attempt was foiled when the business owner noticed the portrait on the bill did not match.  The suspect left and took the bill with him.  The suspect was a black male about 6′ tall, slender build, thirties, clean shaved, wearing a brown hat, tan sweater and white khakis or pants.  The suspect got into a light colored vehicle, likely a newer Toyota Camry with out of state plates. 

I encourage business owners to go over currency identification with their employees to help prevent becoming a victim.  If someone attempts to pass a fake or counterfeit bill to you or your business contact the South Milwaukee Police Department as soon as possible.  Get a detailed description of the suspect(s) and their vehicles, including a license plate.  DO NOT take any enforcement action on your own.

A big thanks  to Officer Hill and Alderman Jim Shelenske for starting this crime update email service recently. I’ll post some of these as I receive them.

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October 22, 2009 · 7:36 pm

Keeping Watch of Your Neighborhood

I am  big believer in Neighorhood Watch programs. So when I got a few calls this summer about vandalism and other crime concerns near 14th and Park and also on Parkway Drive, I suggested neighbors look into forming a Watch program.

I don’t think either request went anywhere, but I’ll put another plug in for these groups.

Why? Simply, they work. For starters, they create an increased awareness around safety and serve to educate residents about the active role they can play in keeping them, their homes and their streets safe.

They also serve a less tangible, but even more important, role. Watch programs create strong neighborhoods, bringing neighbors together and creating a sense of solidarity around a common goal. And we need that now, more than ever.

The South Milwaukee Police Department has an officer — Mike Hill — dedicated to this effort. Email him here. Also, click here to access a PDF with more information on the Neighborhood Watch program.

And please let me know of any crime concerns in your neighborhood. South Milwaukee is known as a clean, affordable and, most importantly, safe community, and let’s keep it that way.

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