So, the police stopped by...

[fbhjr]

Two weeks after that carpet cleaning scam woman tried to get into our home the police showed up to follow up on the report.
I guess it's good they followed up. But, two weeks means they aren't going to catch her...

"She probably wanted to get in, look around, and try and steal something," the officer said.
"Yeah, I knew that at the time," I replied.
"You shouldn't let people like that in."
"And, I did not."
"Several other folks reported similar incidents."
"I told you she tried other doorbells."
"The rental office says they're going to send out a notice telling everyone not to let people like that in."
"That's probably for the best."

"Did you know your complex front door was propped open?"
"The workmen are installing new carpet in the empty apartment next door."
"But, not cleaning it?"
"No, the folks who lived there moved out last week. They're getting it ready for the new folks to come in."
"You're sure?"
"They are actually putting down new carpet. I don't think thieves would do that."
"It's good you keep your eye on them."
"Thank you for stopping by, officer..."

Comments

[jo]

Once, in my current apartment building, I was walking back from the laundry room to my apartment, meaning I have to go through the main lobby. There was a police officer looking to be let in. I guess he'd tried the superintendent's buzzer, but no one had replied to buzz him in. So I went over and opened the door for him. He said to me "It's not easy to get into this building."

I looked at him and replied, "That's a good thing, yes?"

[fbhjr]

It seems like a good thing to me!

[chris_warrior]

wow. glad they're on the ball. /sarcasm

and yet - no one brandished a weapon and they actually DID follow up, so...

[fbhjr]

I had expected a phone call or email. I was quite surprised they came by in person…