North Quincy's Unease: The Lingering Question of Who's Stealing Our Gold

There’s a quiet unease settling over North Quincy these days, a palpable shift in the familiar rhythm of daily life. It seems, for the past couple of weeks at least, a shadow has fallen over certain streets, particularly in the Wollaston area. We're talking about a string of home invasions, you see, where it isn't just property that's being taken, but a sense of security, too.

Police are, of course, on it. They're telling us to keep an eye out for two men, roughly in their twenties or early thirties, who appear to be working together. Their method? Rather unnervingly simple, honestly. They’ll approach a home, ring the doorbell – a kind of casual reconnaissance, you could say. If no one answers, well, that's when the real trouble begins. Doors, in some instances, are being kicked right in, and the valuable keepsakes, often gold jewelry, vanish into thin air.

Paul Devaney, a North Quincy resident, knows this firsthand, tragically so. He spoke of the damage to his door, a stark, unwelcome reminder of what had transpired. And it wasn't just his home; a neighbor's property, just steps away, also fell victim to this unsettling trend. It’s a violation, pure and simple, one that leaves you looking at your own front door a little differently.

And then there’s Maria Sousa. She didn't suffer a break-in, thank goodness, but her story adds another layer to this growing sense of apprehension. She recounted a moment when her doorbell rang, and then, a figure peering into her window. One can only imagine the sudden chill that runs down your spine in a moment like that, the immediate questions that pop into your head: Who was that? What did they want? It's the kind of experience that makes you rethink every unfamiliar face on the street, every unexpected sound.

Quincy Police, in response, are doing what they can, but they’re also relying on us, the community. The message is clear: lock your doors, secure your windows – perhaps even consider installing a security camera if you haven't already. And please, if anything seems even remotely out of place, if you spot those suspicious individuals, or hear something that just doesn’t sit right, don’t hesitate to call. Because in truth, it’s going to take all of us, looking out for each other, to push back against this unsettling wave and bring that familiar sense of peace back to North Quincy.