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Around 4:00 yesterday, I saw a white male walking past my house. Mid 20s, very short (almost buzz cut) blond hair. Was wearing a dirty white T-Shirt and light blue jeans. He was carrying a small shovel, which was later found in a neighbor's trash can, covered in blood. Police determined that he attempted to break the glass of the targeted house, and upon slicing up his hand, apparently aborted the job. Be on the lookout. My gut told me he looked suspicious. Had I noticed the blood when I saw the guy, I probably would and should have called the police. Keep on the lookout for anyone who fits that description acting suspicious and don't hesitate to call the police. I suspect, and this is only my opinion, but there is a house being built down near the 1630-ish block of Harvard on the east side. For the last several months, there have been LOTS of workers and unfamiliar cars/trucks in the area. The attempted break in is in very close proximity to the new build. Stay vigilant.

Found the owner! He was only homeless a couple hours. Owner was out walking calling for him. I heard him and got the little guy back home. Please delete post!

Found this little guy on Sunday around 6:00. No tags. Very sweet, friendly dog. Was hungry, but clean. Looks like he escaped and hadn't been out too long. Has some grayish/brindle-y markings, but otherwise looks like a typical black and tan Dachshund. If you know who he might belong to, please email. Trying to get him back home.

I spoke with a local restaurant owner last night whose eatery is very near the 11th street location. If his story is true, supposedly the deal was on shaky ground from the get-go. Restaurant was pretty much lent the Ruggles name only. And now, Ruggles and 11th St. have apparently parted ways. Ruggles has been deleted from the side of the building and all the signage. I went a few times when it was "Ruggles", and although the food was pretty good, some of the staff and the service was piss-poor. Now that it's back to plain 'ol 11th Street Cafe, I don't see it lasting much longer. It sucked before, and it sucks still. There's too much activity going on in the Heights right now. Hoping something better will come take its place.

In response to the original poster. The woman you are talking about in the 1600 block of Harvard is an absolute nuisance. She lives next door to me in a rented garage apartment. It has been an issue over here for far too long. She is unfortunately off her rocker, and has been in altercations with several of the residents in this block and elsewhere. She claims to be rescuing these cats, but I know from seeing the situation every day, and from talking to other neighbors, that the woman has little to no money, and is not properly caring for these animals. I called the SPCA awhile back, and of course she didn't answer the door, and then proceeded to berate me the next day. She is basically trying to run a feral cat rescue colony, not only out of a small, rented apartment, but without any kind of legal sanctioning, etc. I have had enough, and any help would be appreciated. I have been taking photographs for the last several months, contacted the landlord (who is cordial, but has been of little help), and have been trying to get a game plan together, because it needs to stop. There are no less than 5-6 that she feeds that live on her property, and another 5-6+ that can be seen in her apartment from the outside. She leaves every night around midnight and distributes small (usually blue) bowls of cat food all over the area, including most of this block of Harvard, and Marmion park. The cats are constantly in my yard, and the neighbors yards. They spray, poop, etc. There are possums, fleas, you name it. It is truly a nightmare. I know her address, and I know the landlord. Not sure I should publicly post that info here, but what I'm getting at, is any one out there who would be willing to put a complaint in to BARC, the landlord, anything – would be a huge help. It is definitely an issue that needs to be addressed. These animals cause damage, and can ultimately hurt property value. I have all of the contact info that I mentioned above, and if anyone wants to help the cause, I would not only appreciate it, but would be willing to help a fellow neighbor down the road.