Winnie got me involved in a crime. . . LITERALLY!
 

I took Winnie for a walk at 11PM because she has perfect timing. When I walked out of my house I noticed a man walking up the other side of the street and then saw him walk up to the house across from me which has been abandoned for several years. He looked through the windows and then attempted to open the front door. When he noticed it was locked he then walked up the drive way to the backdoor and I heard a crash. As soon as Winnie finished pooping (her perfect timing and all) I then decided to go back inside. Since my parents are out of town for two weeks I decided to call the none emergency police number for the city hoping they would simply send a police car down the street. Instead 3 cars showed up and the man ended up be wrestled to the ground and arrested. He was then placed in a cop car in front of my house as two of the cops came to my front door to question me. Thats right not only did he see me see him break in but the man arrested also watched the cops come to my house to take a statement. Now I am home alone and a criminal I got arrested knows where I live. I feel much safer, thanks police department.

Oh dear!!! Scary!!

The police should be more careful. I don't understand why they did that. Please do what you can to be safe. Keep an eye out the window in front and back of your house. When you go out be aware of your surroundings and keep your phone in your hand. Maybe you should ask your neighbors to keep a watch on your house and call cops if they see anyone snooping around. Just be as cautious as you can.

Tell me about it. My back door was also wide opened when I woke up this morning which I know I locked last night. All of this because Winnie needed to poop at 11PM.

Wow that is really not good. Maybe you should give the police dept a hint. . . . Don't be letting criminals know where you live !

I totally did. When they walked up to my house and knocked on the door I stopped them before they could ask any questions I was like: "Wait before you say anything can I ask if you caught someone" They said that they did and he was sitting in the cop car and pointed to it, then I said "I am not too comfortable talking to you right now. He saw me while I was walking to dog so he knows what I look like and now he knows where I live". They police were like, "Oh he saw you, does that mean you could pick him out in a line up?!?!?!" I was like, "Yea sure after he kills me I'll make sure to go to his court date" then they went on this rant about how if he tries anything that he would be facing another felony and I was like "I dont give two *poops* if he faces another felony if I'm dead!!!!" Soooo clearly they dont seem to care too much...

*Shaking my head* those police officers didn't think about your safety at all.

yeah, that's not good. I am a 911 dispatcher and our cops do not do that ever

Thats why I haven't called them about my door being opened. The police got me into this mess, I dont expect them to get me out. Well the police and Winnie. Side note Winnie TOTALLY tried to attack the cops he asked me if I could put her in another room. I was like, "nope".

Don't ya love it...I have a friend who is being stalked and they pretty much told her they can't do anything for her unless she ends up missing or dead. UMMM~don't ya think that's a little late?!?

This may be a good time to use potty pads, especially at night. Just a thought. ;)

Wow!! I'm so sorry!! I pray he forgets you soon!!

I hope he's still in jail. If not, you should stay somewhere else for a while. At least till your parents are back... All these crazies these days....

I second this. ^^^

Wow, what idiots! I would definately stay somewhere else, even if it is a hotel room for a couple of nights, or do you have a friend that can stay with you until your parents are back? Preferably a tall, big male, - friend? cousin? bf? bff's bf??? And bff, too. The more, the merrier.
I would also go to the police dept & ask to speak to the patrol officer's Sargeant or direct supervisor & explain what happened, tell them about the open door, find out if the perp was released & when, and ask for extra patrols on the street. Do you have any neighbors that are law enforcement? Ask them to park their patrol car in a conspicuous location. Keep all your outside lights on all night & ask your neighbors to do so, also. Even if you don't know them. If you aren't comfortable knocking on doors, make up a flyer briefly describing your situation and ask them to light up the street. Ask them to look out the windows periodically-like if they awaken during the night-"please just peek out the windows and look for anything unusual & call 911 or if uncomfortable with that, xxx-xxxx- non emergency dispatch, if they see anything.
Have a next door neighbor park in your driveway next to your car to make it look like more people are there.
Throw a party. Invite everyone you know.
Also, if it won't freak them out while they are gone, let your parents know what is happening. I don't care if you are 18 or 50 or if the house is yours or theirs, if they normally live in that house, they might want to be informed.
These were just a few things I thought of, but I hope they help. First thing...you keep YOU safe!

Jeane, as a dispatcher, is there anything you can add that I forgot?

I've had something similar happen to me. Called the cops and they wanted my name, phone number, address, etc. I told them that under no condition where they to come to my door that I absolutely was afraid of retaliation if this person knew it was me that called them. I had no intention of answering the door, if they did knock. I simply don't get the thoughtlessness of cops sometimes.

Absolutely, tell your neighbors - on all sides of you - about this. Ask them to be watchful and let them know you are home alone right now. I would also call the police ask to speak to the shift supervisor. Speak to a supervisor, not the person answering the phones. Tell him everything, tell him you are home alone right now and request that a patrol car drive by frequently for the next couple of weeks. I'd also want to know if the man was in jail or free.

Just wanted to pipe in here and say Thanks for the job you do! I'm sure it's extremely stressful, but is greatly appreciated by the public!!

Please be careful!!! They were not thinking of you at all by knocking on your door. I know you are freaking out right now! I'm scared for you!

Wow that is scary and they were not thinking!!!

I'm doing the best I can. I have told a neighbor and my parents are aware as well. I have not informed the police because I can't help but think they are the ones who got me in the mess I dont really think they are gonna get me out of it. I have my cell phone on me with the emergency number on speed dial and all doors are windows are locked whether I am inside or out (which kinda sucks since we have no ac and it was rather warm today.

Thanks for checking in... I'm sure a lot of ppl here would be worried if they didn't hear from you.

When are your parents coming back? Can't you have a friend over to spend few nights with you?

I would make an appointment with the police chief and pitch a FIT. That was SO unprofessional not to mention dangerous for you. Those officers need to be called out for that move. Don't just sit there frightened...go there, tell them how afraid you are and demand that they protect you! They owe it to you.

My parents will be out of town for 2 weeks. I am heading up to Canada for 2 days this weekend but other then that I dont really have any options. I will think about contacting the police to voice my concerns but honestly I voiced them to the police officers and they didn't care so I can't see any one else caring either. Our police cause more trouble then good.

That's horrible. I would find someone who would listen. That kind of thinking needs to change.

Praying you stay safe, and yes I would invite friends/relatives over for a few days, if nothing else it'll make you feel better. How uncouth of the officer, sorry but that was not professional at all in my opinion. Well you always have us here at YT...there's always someone on line to keep you company and can call for help if you need it.

Thank you guys so much, knowing I have you all makes me feel a lot safer!

You need to file a complaint. don't just tell the cops, they won't care. YOu have to put a mark on their record, that's the only way they will care.

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Please contact the police department, request to speak to the shift supervisor or better yet, like ladyjane said, the police chief. What these officers did was wrong and it put you in danger. Just because they didn't do the right thing doesn't mean the entire department is bad or that it was even proper procedure. If you don't speak up these officers will continue to do this to other people.

You were amazingly courageous and did the right thing to report this break in, now please continue being strong and report what these officers did and demand additional patrols for your house.

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