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My Neighbor Smashed My Car!

Mustang Shar — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 20:54:16 GMT

This is unbelievable! My driveway in my condo shares 4 driveways. I had backed my car in, I'm on the end. I was taking my dog out at 2:30 pm and I look and my drivers side door is smashed in! Someone would have been tboning my car in order to do this.

I immediately drove my car to the Police to file a report. No note, no NOTHING! File the report, go to my body shop to get estimate at over $2500. On my way home, Officer calls me and informs me we got them! He went over to my Nextdoor neighbor and they confessed!!!! They are ticketed for fleeing and eluding the scene, $2500 FINE in my state.

Now their family is begging me to drop the charges, I'm refusing. Had they just come to me, this wouldn't be happening. Who knows if they'd EVER come to me.

The Officer really went over the top for me, he had a feeling. I sure could never imagine a neighbor doing this. I'm angry. All it would have taken was a note to me or a knock on the door.

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nana59 — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:00:17 GMT

don't understand why you drove your car to the police station.....why didn't the police examine the damage while it was in your driveway.....

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kitcat51 — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:03:13 GMT

I'd ask why they didn't tell me if they knew it was my car, then forgive & forgot...since no one was hurt & the car is just a thing that can be repaired I'd let it go.

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icezeus — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:05:55 GMT

It would have ticked me off as well. They obviously know where you live, so they could have told you. It makes me think that they were trying to evade the consequences.

I am unsure what I would do. On one hand, I think they were trying to get away with something, on the other hand these are your neighbors, how difficult are they going to make your life moving forward. I would be concerned about your dog. People are evil and vindictive.

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nana59 — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:08:32 GMT

@kitcat51 wrote:
I'd ask why they didn't tell me if they knew it was my car, then forgive & forgot...since no one was hurt & the car is just a thing that can be repaired I'd let it go.

really?! forgive and forget?! they didn't even leave a note.....not acceptable.....i would not let it go....certainly tells you something about the person who hit the car......jmo....

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kaydee50 — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:12:54 GMT

Tell them you'll "forget it" if they pay the repair bill. Hope they have insurance!

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Luvsmyfam — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:12:59 GMT

no way would I let it go.if person has car insurance,which I'm sure she does,her insurance rate will go up for filing a claim.this is nonsense for anyone let alone a neighbor not confess to this.

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Teddixat — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:15:31 GMT

@nana59 some police departments won't come to your house unless it's something serious.

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Love my grandkids — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:15:04 GMT

@nana59 What dirt bags! They likely don't have insurance and/or a police record of some kind.

Forgive and forget for damage to a car that comes to $2500? Not in my world!

Interesting how the fine is the same amount! I'm guessing they have no insurance and/or really crappy driving records.

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nana59 — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:15:23 GMT

@Teddixat wrote:
@nana59 so,r police departments won't come to your house unless it's something serious.

wow....i never knew that.....

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Q4u — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:16:11 GMT

I can't believe anyone could do this, especially a neighbor. Knowing it was your car and not saying anything. Probably scared, but really scared now that the police are involved. I'd probably handle it as kitcat51 suggested, depends on her current driving record. Good luck.....

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Q4u — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:17:50 GMT

I didn't make it clear that SHE would be responsible for the repair!!!

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Love my grandkids — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:19:06 GMT

@kitcat51 Forgive and forget when property damage is $2500??? Are you serious? They likely have bad driving records and no insurance.

I can't believe someone would "forgive and forget" when a neighbor does this c r a p and tries to hide it. And there is a reason the police knew who to go to about this.

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kitcat51 — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:18:30 GMT

@nana59 wrote:
@kitcat51 wrote:
I'd ask why they didn't tell me if they knew it was my car, then forgive & forgot...since no one was hurt & the car is just a thing that can be repaired I'd let it go.
really?! forgive and forget?! they didn't even leave a note.....not acceptable.....i would not let it go....certainly tells you something about the person who hit the car......jmo....

Yes, really... we're all different in the way we handle the things that happen in life. What matters to me is how I treat others & hope that sets a good example for others to follow.

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Teddixat — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:19:01 GMT

@Love my grandkids They don't necessarily have to have a criminal record. So-called "respectable" citizens don't always obey the law. That's a gross assumption on your part.

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Love my grandkids — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:20:31 GMT

@Teddixat Maybe not a criminal record but there is a reason these creeps hid what they did. When someone does that there's a reason. Likely bad driving records and no insurance.

Yes, I am assuming!!!

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LillyandHobo — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:20:34 GMT

Hi I totally understand being upset. Very understandable. I just have 2 questions. Why did you drive to the police department vs calling them to your address? AND the big one. Do you know your neighbor? If so, this is going to be a very uncomfortable situation and unless you plan on moving I would seriously think about this from ALL angles. Did the officer offer any idea why they didn't contact you? I am sure they asked Did the officer give any indication of the persons demeanor? Just very curious. I wish you luck no matter what you do and I hope ur vehic;e gets repaired with no cost to you.

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on the bay — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:20:37 GMT

@Mustang Shar, How awful!

I would be so upset. Not just for the damage to my car but that my neighbors didn't even tell me and tried to get away with that much damage! I admire you for taking care of it. I wouldn't have thought to go to the police station. And great for the officer who pursued it too.

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VaBelle35 — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:22:17 GMT

Police here also won't come on private property. I had a car accident last month in a shopping center and they would not come out to do a report because it happened on private property.

It wasn't an issue for my accident as the other person was insured and took full responsibility. But I've had several parking lot incidents in my working lifetime and the police will never come on private property for a report. Luckily they are classified as hit and run so I don't have to pay the full deductible. Parking garages are the worst. I can't tell you how many times my side mirrors have been smacked off in parking garages over the years. Those things get more expensive the more technology is added to them.

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nana59 — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:23:45 GMT

@Love my grandkids wrote:
@kitcat51 Forgive and forget when property damage is $2500??? Are you serious? They likely have bad driving records and no insurance.

I can't believe someone would "forgive and forget" when a neighbor does this c r a p and tries to hide it. And there is a reason the police knew who to go to about this.

i was thinking the same thing....about how the police knew whose door to knock on!!