Jackson Jambalaya

WLBT reported last week a local Jackson resident, Theresa Moody, was the victim of a bash and dash robbery when she went inside the Fondren Post Office and left her purse in the front seat of her car. She sent me a couple of emails last week that I will post in this forum:

"Tuesday morning at 10:25 a.m., Front Door Fondern Post Office, during the 20 seconds I was inside checking my box, along with 15 / 20 other people, my driver car window was crashed and my purse snatched and gone. Of course, I know better than to leave the damn purse in the car, but, hey, I was just in the P. O. for 20 seconds (I know cause I have timed it since). In that 20 seconds, the thief crashed my Honda Pilot window and took my Prada Purse with all of my life inside.

I have since learned there have been 4 or 5 such crash and dashes since last Friday, the last being at 5:10 p.m. last night. I contacted WLBT, who did a story which ran at 4, 5, 6 and 10 yesterday, July 7. It was, in fact, running when the last incident occurred. WHAT???

Today, when I went back to the P.O. to raise a little hell with the Supervisor, I noted there were no police, guards, camera, signs or give a shit meters anywhere on site. I asked the Post Master if he had notified his authorities, he said he had and they said it was the JPD responsibility. I asked if he had called them, and if, he had not, WHY. And, furthermore, WHY, since there had been 4 breakins in 4 days, was he not outside guarding the place. No answer." (First email)

"To update you:
I called JPD, Precinct #4 - when they answered and I explained why I was calling and asking why there was no police presence at the P. O. or on the street, or in a parking lot, etc. - they replied, "well, what do you want us to do?" I give up.

I called the Fondren Association of Business (David Waugh with Professional Staffing). He seems nice, but not very aggressive. I guess that's my job.

I went to the Exxon Station at 255 W. Woodrow Wilson, where the perps charged $300 on my Exxon credit card after it had been reported stolen. They only keep their camera feed for three days. I'm late.

I guess it's just me against the pursue snatching SOB gang from hell. When I spoke with Precinct #4, she asked me if I was the lady who left my purse on the seat in the car. I said "No, I'm the one whose car window was smashed and my purse stolen." Trying to blame me for my stupidity in leaving the purse in the car - seems their focus is on the wrong party. There I go getting pissed again."

I can testify to similar behavior from other victims who have gone to JPD recently. One friend of mine was stalked and seriously threatened by an ex-boyfriend, went to file report/charges and was told by the female officer at the precinct she needed to change her number and that all they would do is mail him something. I sent a detailed email to Chief Coleman, never heard a peep in response. Less for today is: do not leave your purse in your car. Period.