NBR: Scary...Had to call the cops!

libbyann · March 2010

To preface, we're all fine and RRPD gets two thumbs up from me

Around the Will's lunchtime a guy in a uniform comes and rings our doorbell (despite the please knock sign hanging on it). I went and peeked through the viewfinder, but didn't open the door b/c I'm alone w/ two babies and was scared. He was dressed in a uniform and had a clipboard and I could see a white utility looking truck in front of our house. He eventually goes away and I go about my business watching Will, playing with Miles, and folding laundry.

10ish minutes later our power goes out and someone started rattling the front door knob. Then I heard what sounded like people in the attic. I called 911 and had no clue what to do - of course I'm not going outside toward the creepy rattling doorknob, but I didn't really want to stay inside the house either. The operator had me stay inside, but by a door so I could get out quickly if need be. Police were here in less than 5 minutes and they checked out the entire house and attic for me. By the time they got here, the rattling and noises in the attic had stopped, but I was still freaked out. One officer stayed with me for a bit while the other checked out our neighborhood. He ended up finding the guy that hat knocked on the door, but apparently he really was with our energy company and was wanting to check our meter.

Still have no idea what happened, but our breaker was tripped, so somebody was probably messing around with it. Such a scary experience and not one I want to relive anytime soon!

michelleaxo · March 2010

How scary Libby! Left Hug

You did good, didn't panic and thought clearly in a stressful situation. Good job!

labbielover07 · March 2010

Oh dude that is so scary! I'm glad a cop got over there so quickly! I always freak when I am home alone during the day or night and someone rings our door bell. Of course, I have Rolo and his mean bark whenever he hears something funny... but still. It freaks me out. Do you guys have an alarm? It helps me feel a little more at ease since DH works mostly at night and I'm on my own.

EMTX · March 2010

Ahhhh! That IS scary... yikes.

Good job! I would have absolutely called as well, but probably would not have been so calm.

libbyann · March 2010

EMTX:
Good job! I would have absolutely called as well, but probably would not have been so calm.

I don't think I sounded all that calm Actually, I know I didn't. I was shaking so bad!

amycory2008 · March 2010

Oh my goodness! So glad you're okay, that would scare me to death.

fjaril · March 2010

They've been installing new meters. They knock to let you know that your power will be off for a minute and then back on.

libbyann · March 2010

fjaril:
They've been installing new meters. They knock to let you know that your power will be off for a minute and then back on.

That makes sense for the power (although mine was out for at least 10 minutes), but not for the doorknob rattling or sounds in the attic.

Taytee · March 2010

DH was home so I answered the door. They changed out the meter with an electronic/digital one. I'm sorry that happened! I'd have been terrified too!

Angie&Doc · March 2010

oh my gosh Libby!!! Did this happen before i called you? I'm sorry... so scary for sure.

Faon · March 2010

Yikes; even if it was legit, that is not okay to rattle your doorknob. It sounds like he was trying to let himself in. Huh?

Jen1007 · March 2010

Holy Cow! I'm sorry you had to deal with this and 2 babies... EEK! I'm glad everything is ok now!

mlf625 · March 2010

So scary! I'd be super skeeved out that he tried your doorknob.

userdeleted · March 2010

omg you just about gave me a heart attack - we had someone come by our house too today, and everything was fine, but I thought you were going to say he came back and robbed you or something!

Glad everything turned out okay, sorry you had such a freaky afternoon!