Description
Within the last few weeks, a vagrant has begun walking the streets and alleys of the Old Southeast neighborhood ALL DAY. EVERY DAY. He heads to Lassing Park EVERY NIGHT. White Male. Possibly in his 30's. Approximately 6 Ft. Tall, 225 LBs, Strawberry Blonde Hair, Ruddy Complexion. Usually has a backpack. Heads towards The Salvation Army at meal time, so I'm assuming he's eating at the SA and lodging in the OSE neighborhood. Prior to his "move" to OSE, I've seen him being handcuffed by police on 3rd Street and being put into a patrol car. Can someone PLEASE check on this situation? 1. He's not sleeping at The Salvation Army, so there is a realistic possibility that he could be in possession of drugs or is a sexual offender. Can someone check on those two things? And if he's a sexual offender, can you make sure he registers? We have young children and female joggers in our neighborhood. 2. Can you do multiple sweeps of Lassing Park each night to make sure he (and possibly others) are not camped out (especially in the mangroves in the north section of the park)? 3. Can you also check vacant houses to make sure he (and possibly others) are not squatting in empty homes?
3 Comments
Acknowledged Council Aide District 3 (Verified Official)
This report has been forwarded to the Office of Veteran, Social & Homeless Services - information may be found on this page of the StPete.org website:
http://www.stpete.org/community/homelessness/
We work closely with various City departments and local social service providers to address issues faced by our homeless population, and we also work with neighborhood associations to address the concerns they have, as well. Our Police Department has a Street Outreach Team that actively canvasses areas where the activities of the homeless are noticed, and they will continue doing so to ensure the safety of all citizens. Please immediately report any criminal activity or safety concerns to the SPPD directly by calling 727-893-7780 if not an emergency, or 911 if an emergency. Thank you.
Veteran, Social and Homeless Services (Registered User)
Thank you for reporting this. I have referred this to our Police Department and asked them to monitor this location at various hours of the day, including evening and early morning hours. Should they encounter anyone, they will offer their help, including free transportation to shelter. Our police officers will continue to monitor this area to offer assistance to anyone in need of help, as well as to enforce local ordinances and the appropriate criminal laws. Thank you again for reporting this to us.
Theresa Jones. Manager
Veterans, Homeless, and Social Services
Closed Customer Support (Verified Official)
Follow-up reminder from Homeless & Social Services: please continue to report homelessness issues directly to the St. Petersburg Police Department’s Street Outreach Team – their Police Assisting the Homeless (PATH) non-emergency voicemail can be reached at 727-551-3783. Additional details may be found here:
http://www.stpete.org/community/homelessness/street_outreach_team.php
As always, any illegal activity should be reported directly to the SPPD by calling 727-893-7780 (for non-emergencies) or 911 (for emergencies.)