I'm shaking right now *scary*

[sirrahbed]

What a scary thing to hear and happen at that time of the morning!! I would still be shaking, too. Did the dispatcher call back to at least check on you?? Will you guys let the father know what happened?

A few months ago, a neighbor told us he had chased off a man sleeping in our driveway I think he had probably been drinking, but it still freaks me out! I rather wish the neighbor had called the police instead.

[cyber-sibes]

I would have called 911 too, and let them come & handle it, even though you know this kid. You don't know, he could have been on crack & hurt you guys, not even realizing what he was doing. It happens.

[lizbud]

I would have called 911 too, and let them come & handle it, even though you know this kid. You don't know, he could have been on crack & hurt you guys, not even realizing what he was doing. It happens.

I agree with this. Who knows if this kid isn't hanging out with other punks
who would think nothing of breaking into any other house too. Sorry you
had to experience this scary feeling.

[lizbud]

Hey catnapper,

Saw this video in tonight's news. Check out these guys caught in the act.

It's eerie.


http://www.theindychannel.com/news/13613201/detail.html

[jazzcat]

Hey catnapper,

Saw this video in tonight's news. Check out these guys caught in the act.

It's eerie.


http://www.theindychannel.com/news/13613201/detail.html

Oh wow!!! I hope that catch that other guy soon.

Makes me want to lock up like Fort Knox!

[lizbud]

Oh wow!!! I hope that catch that other guy soon.

Makes me want to lock up like Fort Knox!

Isn't that weird? I had always pictured thieves as noiser with a lot of
commotion going on. They looked almost professional.

[catnapper]

Sorry I've taken so long to respond. I worked another 12 hour day (blah)

I myself was surprised they just let us drop the 911 call. I thought they didn't like false calls. I felt like a major goober for calling then saying "nevermind".

The father called us back today and said we should call the cops straight away next time. Will the kid be stupid enough to try it again tonight or tomorrow?

He was with a friend. I didn't like the looks of either boy last night - total gang-bangers! (I'm told by my kids that I am too dorky to use that phrase ) The friend even had a gang emblem tattooed on his arm.

I didn't ask hubby until this morning what he thought of last night and he said exactly what I thought: the son was there to rob his father blind. Apparently dad was floored by our call and hubby said he got the feeling dad knew his son was there to rob him. I'm sure we'll hear the fight of the century when the father and son get in the house together.

[catnapper]

I was finally able to let Nicki outside tonight to do her potty --- she refused to go when the fireworks were booming. Anyway, my neighbor on the other side was doing the same with his dog. I told him about the attempted break-in and he told me that this kid is already in trouble for stealing a bunch of bikes from the playground a few blocks from here. He's got a court date in a few weeks regarding the bike thefts. This kid is starting out his adult life in a grand way. Grand Theft that is!

Also, I had the WORST nightmare about robberies last night. So bad I jumped out of bed screaming. I woke the whole house and my heart was about to tear through my chest. It was so real. It took a while for my heart to stop beating. S-C-A-R-Y. My heart never beat like that before.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

I am glad you finally feel safer in your own home!

But I would have been scared as well!

[Hellow]

How about getting a Golden Retriever and a Rottwieler to guard your house? LOL! But, this is scarey.

[moosmom]

Kim,

You did the right thing by calling the cops. Regardless of whether it's the owner's son or not. I hope this kid AND his cohort catch the rath of God from his father.

You and Grant ever consider putting an alarm in your house??? It's worth the money and will allow you to get a good night's sleep.