This is INSANE,where do these people come from????Update, Pg 5

[PineappleMama]

Well, since I read yet another mystery I had a horrible thought get into my head...

It's possible (in a very paranoid fictiony way) that perhaps he's trying to get you/your dogs used to him. Some people use treats to get an animal used to them, but I could see this being another way. If your doggies get used to him then they wouldn't alert as they should if he trespassed with something other than doodie on his mind. (that was the example in the book, won't elaborate)

I hate to make anyone as paranoid as I am, but if I didn't say anything than the guilt would hit... so... Is there anything you and the afflicted neighbors have in common? Nice cars? Same work field? Box showing you bought a great new plasma TV at Christmas at the curb? Pretty wives/daughters? I'd want to know WHY it was only CERTAIN people whose yards he did this in? The dog only has so much poo after all... why YOUR yard. Could be simply that you have dogs... but for him to know the spot yours go in means he did some snooping. Which I find just flat out creepy. If it was your next door neighbor, that'd be different. They could observe that while mowing their lawn. But for someone who is NOT a direct neighbor to notice that... a little weird...

If you can find a common thread between you and the other neighbors then perhaps you'll have your reason. And, that could be the basis for a restraining/protective order. Depends entirely on the situation of course. And you'd have to PROVE he was up to something. But if there is a common thread than it might mean a legal way to protect yourselves. But a protective order usually includes a distance (from home/work) restriction, and if the jerk violated that then the police would have adequate cause to toss his bum in jail.

Please feel 100% free to disregard the rantings of a paranoid, but I figure it wouldn't hurt to mention it.

 

[Tala]

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Actually someone else already suggested that about the dogs getting used to him!

I think the common thread among neighbors was that he seems to target single women, or like the OP-her fiance is away a lot....

The restraining order can not be issued until he actually *does* something, which is SO stupid IMO!!! But I guess there are crazies out there who would get one just to cause trouble....

 

[PaintedPony]

WOW! I didn't read through every page but I read about the guy targeting your daughter. If it were me I'd file a report at the police office saying you have a stranger trying to check out your MINOR daughter and he has a dog with him as a decoy. Do the other neighbors he's targeted have minor kids? If so, see if they'll go to the station with you and also file reports. Crimes against children gets extra police activity in most places. If you can give a description of the dog and the man the police "should" put an extra patrol in the area for a bit and question anyone fitting that description. I mean, stranger with dog pooping in your yardd doesn't get attention, but child molesters, kidnappers, etc get a lot fo attention & no one really knows what his true motive is for being there.

Please don't confront him or throw water on him or anyting other than take his picture unless he is threatening a life. I am a war veteran three times over with excellent aim and no fear of pulling the trigger. I can be very confrontational & aggressive if it's called for, but I have a healthy respect for mentally disabled whether it's from drugs, alcohol, or a chemical imbalance. This guy may be on drugs, drunk, or mentally unstable in some other way. Confronting him means you are expecting him to act rationally in a rational situation. He has already proven he doesn't act rationally so please don't provoke him.

When you file your statement at the police station ask for a copy before you leave there. That is your proof you made a complaint. If they catch him and you ID him you may be able to put a restraining order on him, or he may act up enough to get locked up for a few days & evaluated by the police before being turned loose. As soon as they pick him up they'll run him for priors. TELL THE COPS YOU FEAR FOR YOUR LIFE! This is not the time to be brave and give the impression you can handle it by yourself. Let them take care of him.

Ask the neighbors to start taking notes on when the guys shows up, what type of clothes and shoes he's wearing, what color is the dog's collar & leash, describe the dog. Get his hair & eye color, approximate height & weight. Compare notes with the neighbors & take those to the police. It's a lot cheaper than cameras and if he's not stable the pictures won't matter to him anyway. A good description & pattern to his walks will help the cops catch him.

 

[PineappleMama]

Oh good... I mean not GOOD... but nice that I'm not the only paranoid nutcase.

Last I heard Stalking was illegal in ALL 50 states. A person trespassing repeatedly would be an indicator. I'd go with everyone else who said DOCUMENT every single time. Get the neighbors (afflicted or not) on the lookout. Have them break out their camera anytime they see this creep. Then the one who has the most pics of THEIR lawn home being violated files the stalking charge and begs (tearfully?) for a protective order.

If the guy isn't stalking you, then why would he be at all concerned that his actions against you would be restricted?
He wouldn't right? Only an up to something creep, would be mad that he didn't have the chance to cause harm.

Well... it's a theory. Someone cranky like me would fight just because my name had been smeared.
But then again, I also wouldn't be trespassing and risking the biosecurity of someone else's home/pets/etc.

Don't suppose tasers are legal in your area? Or maybe mace?
I guess the best thing you can do is really lay on the praise when your dogs bark at this particular guy.
So they will know that THIS guy is creepy. The fact that your scent reflects apprehension/fear when he is near won't hurt any either.

Sometimes I really hate our justice system. She's supposed to be blind, not turn a blind eye.

 

[Tala]

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Every time I have filed a report (and there have been several, in different cities/different police departments) they give you the incident report number and tell you that a copy of the report will be available for $5 fee in about 2 days.

You know how cops are about paperwork...

 

[Laurieks]

couldn't do anything for me until he actually DID something....

I suspect if you made a habit of taking your dog to poop on the steps at city hall they would say you had 'done' something and respond....​

 

[Minniechickmama]

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With a note saying "I think you forgot this."

 

[Minniechickmama]

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Have you ever heard the phrase "Minnesota Nice"? You hear it often if you live here.

So, Mags, I live hear in the lower tundra too. What part are you in so I can stay the heck away from your neighborhood. I would say holy crap, but that would be too punny.

 

[PaintedPony]

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Every time I have filed a report (and there have been several, in different cities/different police departments) they give you the incident report number and tell you that a copy of the report will be available for $5 fee in about 2 days.

You know how cops are about paperwork...

That is correct. What I was saying it ask for a copy for what you write down. That way you have an exact copy of the complaint. The the offical report will be ready in 2-3 days usually. If you have a copy of what you say you can refer to it later if you need to. No doubt about what you wrote when it's 6 months later and they want to to repeat what you said the first time. "Know what I mean"

 

[drumstick diva]

Does this man say anything to you? When you tell him you don't like his dog messing on your property/get off your land - does he react? The usual weirdos sass you back if you tell them off, or else get mad and call you various expletives. But if he doesn't say anything back to you, that really is creepy.