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Need Help Neighbor Kids Vandalism

Didiville — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 03:11:55 GMT

what do you do when neighbor kids vandalize your property? The cops will not do anything since I don't have it on video. Would you move?

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VaBelle35 — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 03:15:48 GMT

If you have an HOA, they can get involved to some extent, although our HOA recommends we purchase a security/video camera for our homes for these things. Costco and other places sell them, they are reasonably cheap now and easy to install. Much cheaper than moving!

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Didiville — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 03:17:03 GMT

I think they would break the camera. Then what?

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Colonel Meow — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 03:17:24 GMT

What type of vandalism are we talking about?

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Didiville — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 03:19:07 GMT

Busted mirrors off of car. Now dented my garage door in. What next?

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Colonel Meow — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 03:28:22 GMT

On 10/18/2014 Didiville said: Busted mirrors off of car. Now dented my garage door in. What next?

I wish I had a good answer. The only thing I know is that it sure isn't easy to sell houses without losing money these days, so moving wouldn't be a realistic option (around here, anyway.)

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Didiville — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 03:33:12 GMT

Just makes me highly upset. The mother could care less what her kids do. No discipline whatsoever.

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Colonel Meow — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 03:39:23 GMT

On 10/18/2014 Didiville said: Just makes me highly upset. The mother could care less what her kids do. No discipline whatsoever.

I hear ya. My neighborhood seems to be on the bad end of "transitioning" lately, but I'm stuck here because my house has lost almost half it's value since the market bottomed out.

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KarenQVC — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 03:39:46 GMT

Yikes! Can you install a camera where they can't get to it? Maybe someone on the board has done this

Stay calm and be sneaky. If you are going to film or going to the police, keep cool about it. I have had bad neighbors and they can can drive you nuts, but don't let them see you sweat until you can make them sweat.

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BOYINTX — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 03:44:15 GMT

my post would be removed if i told you what I would do. I can tell you it involves buying A BASSO THROW AND PILLOW and sleeping in my car. I would honestly do this as long as it took and God help ME when I caught them.

If you cannot stay in your car can you locate a well trusted kid and cook and pay him a small fee to sleep in the car and CATCH THEM -Or photo them ..I am old enough to take different measures but a kid who is willing . Or a grown up....P.S i DO NOT CONDONE PUTING ANOTHER KID IN DANGER- SORRY Get an adult.

Do not mess with my property WARNING

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Desertdi — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 03:57:33 GMT

Pre-teen girl was seen smashing the landscape lighting in my neighborhood. Police were called so many times that the child was sent to live with her other parent.

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Didiville — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 03:57:58 GMT

I'm right with ya BOYINTX. N oh no I'm not suppose to retaliate. When is there justice?

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MaggieOla — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 03:59:15 GMT

Install a few cameras covering different angles. The footage will be recorded and saved to a DVR that the kids can't get to. The DVR will be inside your home. My husband installed our system in an afternoon. It's pretty simple to do. If they decide to damage your cameras, then one camera can record them damaging a different camera while the footage is saved to a DVR. It also comes in handy if you get an unexpected knock at the door or if dogs bark at something late at night....just check your camera monitors and make sure your property is secure from the safety of the inside of your house. We have ours connected to our iPhones and iPads and have a couple monitors in the house. I can safely check my outside property from inside whenever I choose. It helps with peace of mind, too. I sure hope those jerks get caught and punished.

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BOYINTX — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 04:01:31 GMT

On 10/18/2014 Didiville said: I'm right with ya BOYINTX. N oh no I'm not suppose to retaliate. When is there justice?

Sometimes you just have to take back what that devil has taken from you.

God did not say we had to be passive and allow the evil to consume us. After all he got angry.. IM TRYING HARD TO GLORIFY MY WAY OF HANDLING IT-LOL

JUSTICE IS A JOKE--

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Mysterri — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 04:03:58 GMT

Do you have a window that overlooks your driveway? You could put a small camera there. If you need to put it outside, get one that records to your computer or to the cloud. If they break it, it's recorded--it will just be more evidence.

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BOYINTX — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 04:04:18 GMT

IN SUGAR LAND TX A FRIEND LIVES IN A GATED COMMUNITY -The kids have figured out a way to enter and take tires all 4 and other car parts in less than 2 min. and get back out.

I just like my normal street, it is calm and I will fight to keep it calm.

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Didiville — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 04:06:10 GMT

Thank you all for your input. I'm feeling a little better. It just never stops. Guess I'll have to get some cameras. I was really considering moving.

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dooBdoo — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 04:09:14 GMT

On 10/18/2014 Mysterri said:
Do you have a window that overlooks your driveway? You could put a small camera there. If you need to put it outside, get one that records to your computer or to the cloud. If they break it, it's recorded--it will just be more evidence.

I think this is excellent advice, as is MaggieOla's. Unfortunately, sometimes we have to invest in technology to protect ourselves. And it's understandable that the authorities need solid proof in order to do their job.

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MaggieOla — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 04:25:02 GMT

You should not have to move or give up more than you have already. That would only be more unfair to you. Sam's has entire monitoring systems....and a good selection, too at very reasonable prices. Im sure other places sell bundles that make it simple to install. Of course you shouldn't have to invest in anything....if people would just obey the law and act like humans instead of like wild animals who know no better. But I see using cameras almost like locking my doors. I shouldn't have to, but it's added security. I know the police haven't been much help to you, but a deputy here told me that even putting up those signs that say your house is protected by a security system can deter a lot of criminals. I know some places also sell those "Smile...you are on camera" signs.

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BOYINTX — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 04:35:59 GMT

On 10/18/2014 MaggieOla said: You should not have to move or give up more than you have already. That would only be more unfair to you. Sam's has entire monitoring systems....and a good selection, too at very reasonable prices. Im sure other places sell bundles that make it simple to install. Of course you shouldn't have to invest in anything....if people would just obey the law and act like humans instead of like wild animals who know no better. But I see using cameras almost like locking my doors. I shouldn't have to, but it's added security. I know the police haven't been much help to you, but a deputy here told me that even putting up those signs that say your house is protected by a security system can deter a lot of criminals. I know some places also sell those "Smile...you are on camera" signs.

I agree. No one should have to move due to this . I agree that it is sad that kids have become so out of control. I never realized that so many life in fear of such. It is a disgrace at how our youth have become . I still say we have so many good kids and they should be praised. As for reasoning to why the bad ones are bad i honestly do not know who to blame. I use to blame parents but i have seen to many parents do their best and it just is not good enough in these cases. DID TIMES CHANGE THIS MUCH ? DO THEY STEEL TO PAY FOR THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA, DRUGS OR THEY JUST BAD AND WILL ALWAYS BE BAD ? I HOPE NOT.