Residents of Nagpur Road in Leonardsville are fed up with the long grass and reeds that have taken over the entire road.
They fear for their safety, as they say the long reeds attract criminal activity to the area.
Residents claim that criminals use the overgrown grass and reeds to hide when scouting out households to break into.
They also state that numerous criminal activities such as house break-ins and robberies have in fact taken place because the overgrowth acts as a perfect hideout and getaway route for criminals.
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Calls to the local municipality have been in vain, as nothing has been done about the situation and Leonardsville residents are living in fear for their lives and properties.
They urge the municipality to cut the grass and reeds so that the area is safer for all concerned.
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