PASADENA, TEXAS – Residents of a quiet neighborhood in Pasadena, Texas were shocked to discover that a movable basketball goal had been stolen from their driveway.
According to reports, Roxanne Garcia woke up to find that her beloved basketball goal, which had been setup in her driveway, was nowhere to be found.
Garcia immediately posted the theft on a Facebook neighborhood page and a search was launched to find the missing goal. Neighbors banded together to keep an eye out for any suspicious activity, and shared information among each other.
Beware of your neighbors down on Hickory Ln because that is where we found it.
Roxanne Garcia FB Social Media
After searching, the basketball goal was finally located on a property off Hickory Lane, several blocks away from its original location.
Other residents have had issues with their basketball goals disappearing and shared their stories on social media.
People get a job! That hoop was giving to my son by his Grandparents who are retired!!
Melisa Torres FB Social Media
Authorities were dispatched to a residence on Hickory Lane, questioning 4 teenagers who were playing near the goal.
It is not known if any charges where filed. In the meantime, residents of the neighborhood are breathing a sigh of relief knowing that the basketball goal is back where it belongs.
With the property being located and returned to the owner. The disappearance has sparked some intense debate between the community. With the topic of the possibility the goal could have been mistaken for heavy trash items.
Roxanne Garcia not working but people drive bye thinking it’s trash and scrap people they always digging in heavy trash for metal.
Roy Burt FB Social Media
We reached out to a local Artificial Intelligence program to give us additional insight on portable basketball goals. Here is what it had to say:
“Attention all basketball enthusiasts: it is important to remember that movable basketball goals should not be set up on residential curbsides.
Not only do these goals pose a risk to trash workers and metal collectors, who may mistake them for trash and dispose of them, but they also pose a hazard to children who may be playing basketball in the street.
Playing basketball in the street can be dangerous, as it puts players at risk of being hit by passing vehicles. It can also lead to complaints from neighbors and potentially result in fines being issued by the police, city, or homeowners association.
To ensure the safety of players and the community, it is recommended that movable basketball goals be set up in a designated area, such as a driveway or backyard, where they can be enjoyed without causing any disruptions or hazards.
We encourage all basketball fans to keep this in mind and to make sure that their goals are properly stored and secured when not in use. Let’s work together to keep our neighborhoods safe and enjoyable for everyone.” – Artificial Intelligence Program
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