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So I just checked all my neighbors doors....

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mizzou

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Is there a non-suspicious way to double check all exterior doors on your neighbors house are locked, when it's 10:00 PM?

I couldn't but help feel like a criminal.

Friend just wanted me to double check... (OCD thing)


:sneaky:
 
go double check, but bring a crow bar (in case you run into hoodlums) and wear a ski mask (because it might be cold)
 
I'd just do it with a stance of dominance. Nobody is going to question you even if they suspect you are trying to break in.

Another thing to try, have a cordless phone to your ear, it will indicate that you are near your house given those only have so much range, and maybe people will realize you are checking up on a neighbor and they'll think your on the phone with them.

Or it might look like you are a multitasking criminal and you're just closing off a meth deal while breaking into houses to get more money.
 
To answer your question, just like dealing with animals... show no fear, when checking a neghbors house.

-John
 
Zorkorist said:
Wow. Just be a good neighbor, and don't worry too much else about "things."

-John
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Well that wouldn't have made a very entertaining post than would it? 🙁

"So I just checked my neighbors doors and they were all locked, he's so silly and forgetful!"

vs.

"I had no choice but to enter the premises using an echelon formation, sending gold wing in first towards waypoint alpha. After passing the rendevous point, I was met with some resistance by local militia and the neighborhood watch. A prior recon however provided me with intel of their movements, so with superior firepower I was able to already have a flanking maneuver in place which decimated the enemy ranks. Upon checking the doors, a tactical retreat was utilized and allied forces hunkered down in protective bunkers sealed with ferro-titanium. Fixed guns using depleted uranium rounds that were laser pointed by GPS coordinated lasers provided a hit ratio of 88.877%...etc......"
 
mizzou said:
Is there a non-suspicious way to double check all exterior doors on your neighbors house are locked, when it's 10:00 PM?

I couldn't but help feel like a criminal.

Friend just wanted me to double check... (OCD thing)


:sneaky:
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Were your neighbours home and in bed at the time? you are kind of creepy.
 
Let me know what system you use and how much attention it attracts. My neighbors just got a new 60" TV and I might want to check their doors. Just to make sure everything is nice and secure.
 
It's my experience that few people will question you if you act like you belong and know what you are doing. Don't sulk or shy away from attention for a second or you will look suspicious. When someone notices you just smile and nod a hello at them. If questioned reply with a friendly but firm statement of exactly what you are doing.

If I was checking a neighbors doors at 10pm I would take at least a flashlight and cell phone with me, and loudly stomp around as I was doing my rounds. If someone confronted me I would shine my light on them and politely ask what they are doing on the property, as I was there at the owners request to confirm everything was secure.
 
-wear a safety vest(day glo orange with reflector stripes)
-carry a big flashlight
-talk (or fake a call) on celphone and be obnoxiously loud
-mumble and gripe under your breath about what a hassle your neighbor is putting you thru

no one will even bother looking twice at you.
 
gorobei said:
-wear a safety vest(day glo orange with reflector stripes)
-carry a big flashlight
-talk (or fake a call) on celphone and be obnoxiously loud
-mumble and gripe under your breath about what a hassle your neighbor is putting you thru

no one will even bother looking twice at you.
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Could also carry some divining rods and start spraying random colors on their lawn, people will just think you're doing a cable locate and probably be more concerned about the fact that you're using divining rods. 😀
 
So that's going to be your excuse if you're caught breaking into your neighbors house? "I was just checking to make sure they locked their doors."
 
mizzou said:
I did take my gun with me :\ but I always have that with me 😀
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Damn! Most people would consider me a "gun nut" and even I think it is absurdly retarded to be "checking" your neighbors doors (trespassing, attempted burglary, etc...) AND to be armed at the same time regardless of your intentions. If your neighbor, understandably, meets you at the door while you are "checking" it with a shotgun do you really feel you would be in the right shooting him? At HIS door??? Seriously?
 
I need to test my alarm company one day. I'll "forget" to lock my door but arm the system.

Walk in, and when they ask to ID myself I'll say I'm just a friend checking up on the house.

Wonder how they would handle that. If they do their job they should ask for the verbal code no matter how convincing I sound. They seem pretty good though, I purposely spilled some water on the water sensor and less than 5 seconds later I got a phone call from them about water in the basement.
 
I used to check my neighbors' backdoor all the time when I was young. Pretty much all the houses with their backyard attached to mine.
 
Red Squirrel said:
I need to test my alarm company one day. I'll "forget" to lock my door but arm the system.

Walk in, and when they ask to ID myself I'll say I'm just a friend checking up on the house.

Wonder how they would handle that. If they do their job they should ask for the verbal code no matter how convincing I sound. They seem pretty good though, I purposely spilled some water on the water sensor and less than 5 seconds later I got a phone call from them about water in the basement.
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They will call the police.

Police show up, they detain you and get your ID. If you provide ID and say you are there "checking on the house for a friend", they will hopefully try and contact the owner to verify.

Your friend is sleepy and you don't answer the phone, you go to jail for burglary.
 
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