dinofan Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 They've knocked on our door 5 times since August pretending to be milkmen, council guys etc . They normally call when I'm not in but other family members are. The cops won't do anything. Our house is not secured. No alarms, weak doors. What should I do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magilla Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 They've knocked on our door 5 times since August pretending to be milkmen, council guys etc . They normally call when I'm not in but other family members are. The cops won't do anything. Our house is not secured. No alarms, weak doors. What should I do? Perhaps time to invest in some of those features. You could also try getting a fake alarm/camera type thing if cost is an issue:- https://www.cctvsuppliersuk.co.uk/products/decoy-bullet-style-camera-with-working-ir-leds I would imagine they're pretty effective unless you can tell they're fake. The one's I've seen looked pretty real to me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sibon Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Borrow a dog for a few weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halibut Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 They've knocked on our door 5 times since August pretending to be milkmen, council guys etc . They normally call when I'm not in but other family members are. The cops won't do anything. Our house is not secured. No alarms, weak doors. What should I do? Have they actually stolen anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECCOnoob Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 They've knocked on our door 5 times since August pretending to be milkmen, council guys etc . They normally call when I'm not in but other family members are. The cops won't do anything. Our house is not secured. No alarms, weak doors. What should I do? Until they are in a position to be charged with committing a crime what exactly do you expect the cops to do?? Milkmen and Council men knocking on a door is not illegal. If you are so concerned as to their authenticity and your weak security, as others have said, time to get some of those features strengthened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidley Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 How do you know they were would be"burglars" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny_Boy Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 They've knocked on our door 5 times since August pretending to be milkmen, council guys etc . They normally call when I'm not in but other family members are. The cops won't do anything. Our house is not secured. No alarms, weak doors. What should I do? You have a long list of options of which having varying costs: Fit proper secure snap proof locks. Get an alarm. Get a dog. Get CCTV - real or fake anything is better than nothing. Get a beware of the dog sign. Be vigilant. Don't leave doors unlocked or windows open. Get sharks with lasers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penistone999 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 They've knocked on our door 5 times since August pretending to be milkmen, council guys etc . They normally call when I'm not in but other family members are. The cops won't do anything. Our house is not secured. No alarms, weak doors. What should I do? Buy a baseball bat . ( although you should buy the ball as well so you have a valid reason for having it in the house ) ---------- Post added 20-09-2017 at 21:30 ---------- Have they actually stolen anything? Irrelevant , the intention is there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylinePhoto Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 (edited) They've knocked on our door 5 times since August pretending to be milkmen, council guys etc . They normally call when I'm not in but other family members are. The cops won't do anything. Our house is not secured. No alarms, weak doors. What should I do? Everytime someone knocks on your door take your phone with your camera app open. If you dont recognise them then take their picture. And let them know why you are taking their picture. They will soon get the message. Edited September 20, 2017 by SkylinePhoto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jane2008 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 You have a long list of options of which having varying costs: Fit proper secure snap proof locks. Get an alarm. Get a dog. Get CCTV - real or fake anything is better than nothing. Get a beware of the dog sign. Be vigilant. Don't leave doors unlocked or windows open. Get sharks with lasers. By all means buy a dog but don't buy a 'beware of the dog' sign if you have a dog Apparently, you are admitting you have a dangerous dog and if a burglar gets bitten you can be held responsible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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