Thefts at Bangor Community Garden prompt addition of surveillance — Homestead — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

Thefts at Bangor Community Garden prompt addition of surveillance — Homestead — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine:
BANGOR, Maine — Jerry Ledwith has no problem giving away a tomato to someone who needs it.
But he does have an issue with folks coming in and taking without permission what he and his fellow gardeners are growing in their plots at the Bangor Community Garden.
“Listen, if you want a tomato, come see me — I’ll give you one. But don’t come and rip off premature vegetables that aren’t even ready to be eaten,” Ledwith said. “We put a lot of effort into this stuff, and I just think it’s a shame that people come out and steal from you.”
Tracy Willette, Bangor Parks and Recreation director, said this theft isn’t uncommon, given the department has received theft complaints each year since the garden opened in 2011. Parks and Rec runs the community garden.
But this summer the thefts have been more common than in past summers..."
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