https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 15 Nov 2026 08:50:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact/page/2#post-1098077 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 13:44:41 +0000 Kimberlybee 1098077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skipra: I think you did the right thing. Sometimes seeing a cop makes it more official and now she knows you don't play around. What a weird neighbor! We have weird next door neighbors too so I try to avoid them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact/page/2#post-1097990 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 13:24:32 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 1097990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I had been able to go out when she was there with the package in the front yard, then I think I would have done that, like "Oh, my package came." </p> <p>But she sounds nuts (she came to your house, *while you were home*, and stole a package, *while you were looking at her*!! CRAZY) She probably would have denied having it in the first place. Calling the cops was the right thing to do. </p> <p>Retaliation does seem like a possibility, but she doesn't sound too smart so hopefully if they try anything you can catch them. And then, I'd be headed to some sort of restraining order. I would just ignore them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact/page/2#post-1097737 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:38:39 +0000 sorrycharlie 1097737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think you did the right thing. Especially if you were home alone with LO, I wouldn't have confronted her - particularly with their history. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact/page/2#post-1097720 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:35:42 +0000 kjpugs 1097720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I probably would have shouted "oh is that my package?" when I saw the neighbor wiith the box, but I totally would have called the cops to get it back if she didn't respond.</p> <p>It's good that you're home most of the time for deliveries, maybe mention to your drivers what happened so they can help be more cautious.</p> <p>Also, if you can afford to, maybe install a camera. Do you have a security system? I am worried for your about retaliation, that sounds like something they might do if they're crazy. (Or maybe it'll work out BETTER and they know you react quickly and won't mess with you again.) I bet they thought you'd contact FedEx, say it never delivered, then the company would send a replacement, and you'd get yours/they'd get one too. You really Fedex/Britax (or whoever you ordered from) should be thanking you!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact/page/2#post-1097669 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:28:00 +0000 shopaholic 1097669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Totally, blatant STEALING! The fact that she came up on your steps and saw you see her and she STILL took it, warranted a call to the cops, IMHO. If she were smarter, she could have turned right back around and said something like "this was kind of in the street and I was just checking whose it was?" and bring it back to you. The act tht she straight up continued to take it in front of you is beyond. And someone who would beat up a police officer? Yeah, I wouldn't want to confront them myself (or my DH). It is really sucky that she is your neighbor. :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact/page/2#post-1097649 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:24:16 +0000 Dandelion 1097649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't believe she just took it off your porch...when you were home! What nerve! You definitely did the right thing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact/page/2#post-1097622 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:21:00 +0000 deactivated_account 1097622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skipra: Neighbor disputes can get nasty. (Umm.... someone in my house once called animal control on a neighbor.... yea.....) If your neighbors start to get menacing towards you as a result of this event, don't underestimate the power of a temporary restraining order. But seriously... it sucks to have this kind of drama with your neighbor. If you plan on staying at your house for years to come, you want to be able to enjoy being in your front yard. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact/page/2#post-1097544 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:06:02 +0000 LuLu Mom 1097544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would have called based on their history, if she beat up a cop, what's to stop them from beating up you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact/page/2#post-1097530 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:03:15 +0000 banana 1097530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would've done the same. Especially since it looks obvious that they stole it based on the evidence. It was delivered to your door step which was confirmed by the delivery company, she was physically holding the box, her motive may have been wanting to steal it because she has a baby and she knew what the contents of the box were, and it had your name/address on the actual box so there's no way she didn't know who it belonged to. Yup, the jury's out and I call stealing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact/page/2#post-1097366 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:35:12 +0000 skipra 1097366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So the good news is that not everyone in our neighborhood is crazy like her! I forgot my wallet in a shopping cart at Trader Joe's this morning and someone turned it in. Stupid of me, but I'm so thankful that MOST people are honest!</p> <p>@MrsMcD: She obviously knows but didn't do anything last night thankfully! </p> <p>@Chillybear: Good idea. I'm a SAHM so it's not usually an issue. I must've just missed the delivery while getting DS down for his nap. </p> <p>@Vegmama: Yeah I was concerned about retaliation that's why I was wondering if I should apologize for the "misunderstanding". I think I'll leave it alone unless she confronts me. We never really interact with these people so hopefully it'll stay that way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact/page/2#post-1097216 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 10:54:40 +0000 Vegmama 1097216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skipra: You did the right thing. Obviously, someone who is willing to walk over to your steps to steal a carseat has issues!! Some people said they'd make their husbands go over, but that seems a bit unfair (why make him do something you aren't comfortable with). </p> <p>The ONLY reason I would have hesitated with the cops is that I'm crazy and would wonder if they'd retaliate or something. Again, carseat stealers = weirdos, ha. </p> <p>Good for you! I hope you don't have any other issues with them ... I mean, you set a really good precedent for what will happen in the future! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact/page/2#post-1097033 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 10:08:37 +0000 Mae 1097033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely would have called the cops. If you just went to talk to her then she might think she could get away with it in the future. Hopefully the cops charged her with theft! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact/page/2#post-1097020 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 10:06:38 +0000 SugarplumsMom 1097020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She's a thief! You did the right thing by calling the cops. You can't reason with crazy and she might be on drugs. It's not worth getting hurt over! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact/page/2#post-1097019 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 10:06:38 +0000 Chillybear 1097019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She was definitely stealing from you. You did the right thing, by having the cops get involved you used a intermediary and now have a record of your complaint. Should there be another incident the police can use this for your case. If you had sent your husband over to "resolve the issue" and it escalated it would have muddled the situation. </p> <p>You should also inform any company that you use for shipping of the situation and possibly rethink your delivery location. We live on a very busy street with a lot of walking traffic i try to always get things delivered to the store for pick up, or delivered to my office or my parents house where i know someone is home most of the day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact/page/2#post-1096990 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 10:00:39 +0000 Mrsbells 1096990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would have asked her first, before calling the cops. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact#post-1096983 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:58:35 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 1096983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, I would've called the cops. She came onto your property and stole your carseat. And it had your name and address on it! Ridiculous! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact#post-1096953 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:52:35 +0000 deactivated_account 1096953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hate neighbor drama!! Please tell us what happens when you see this lady next. Surely she knows you called the cops on her??! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact#post-1096910 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:44:31 +0000 LazyLightning 1096910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wonder if you should talk to your FEDEX and UPS man - explain what's going on and ask them to leave the packages at your back door, or to only leave things when you are home and answer the door. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact#post-1096903 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:43:02 +0000 autumnlove 1096903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Whoa, that is nuts. I would have called too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact#post-1096889 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:39:56 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 1096889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She stole from you. There's no confusion here. You were right to call. I just wish the cops would have done something more, yeesh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact#post-1096884 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:38:10 +0000 HLK208 1096884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You did the right thing. With their history, there's no need to go over there and jeopardize your safety! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact#post-1096866 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:34:22 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1096866@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would have called the cops too. That's ridiculous. Did the X packaging include an address? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact#post-1096864 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:33:50 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1096864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think you did the right thing. That's crazy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact#post-1096855 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:32:12 +0000 MrsBrewer 1096855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You definitely did the right thing! Don't put yourself in harms way! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact#post-1096853 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:31:28 +0000 bunnylove08 1096853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I totally would have called the police based on your knowledge of your neighbors. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact#post-1096840 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:29:40 +0000 rawrasaur 1096840@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think you did the right thing, especially how sketch they are. Hopefully, she won't be too resentful since it doesn't seem like she got in any real trouble. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact#post-1096836 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:28:19 +0000 Lindsay05 1096836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You did the right thing. Hopefully this will make them move far away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact#post-1096835 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:28:08 +0000 mrskc 1096835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, I don't think you overreacted at all! I would have called the cops especially with their history. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact#post-1096824 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:25:04 +0000 avivoca 1096824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You definitely did the right thing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-called-the-cops-did-i-overreact#post-1096804 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:20:47 +0000 loveisstrange 1096804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Um no.... that.... woman STOLE YOUR CARSEAT. I'd have called the cops too. Eff that noise. </p>