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to report this to the police, even though I am technically implicating myself?

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Imperrysmum · 10/08/2024 15:27

My local park is locked overnight and isn’t opened until 6am. It’s a huge park but in one area part of the fence is missing so I squeeze through and go into the park to walk my dog at 4am (he is an XL bully so I like to go the park when nobody is about)

The last few mornings when I have been walking round by the pond there have been a couple of men sitting on the benches next to the pond “feeding the ducks”. I noticed they have black bin liners next to them too. I’m pretty sure I recognise these men from working in a takeaway restaurant.

I am concerned they are trying to catch ducks. I hope i’m wrong, but I just can’t see why two adult men would sit feeding the ducks at 4am?! Especially as the park is officially closed and they have bin liners next to them.

AIBU to report this to the police, even though I’ll be implicating myself too?

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Tulipsareredvioletsarebue · 11/08/2024 20:23

Nice casual racism bit, with takeaway workers as potential duck stealers just because they sit by the like. A new low.

GripeOfTheDay · 11/08/2024 20:19

Oh stop being so pious all.

So, what happened..... Is duck off my take away menu???

😁

Bunny44 · 11/08/2024 20:18

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Exactly! Ducks really don't cost that much for them to be going to those sorts of lengths 🤦🏻‍♀️.

loobylou815 · 11/08/2024 19:53

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Washingupdone · 11/08/2024 19:37

Just asked the park attendant/ townhall if he thinks there are less ducks, if so tell him of your suspicions, not that you were present but have seen them leave the park by this exit carrying black bags as a passerby in the street.
Don’t put yourself in danger of them seeing you in the park.

T1Dmama · 11/08/2024 19:35

Made an anonymous report on line

Isinglass20 · 11/08/2024 19:28

Just watch police sergeant ‘s face twitching when you’re reporting the incident.
So madam what precisely are you doing at 4am in a locked park?
oh you’ve an XL bully. Is it registered? We’re you threatening these two gentlemen with your dog?
Im sure if they were trying to catch ducks the whole neighbourhood would’ve heard the quacking.Ducks are very strong and deliver nasty pecks.

Toohot2trot · 11/08/2024 19:20

murasaki · 10/08/2024 15:33

They probably are thinking that you are dodgy and are walking an illegal unregistered dog. Horses for courses, innit.

Where did she say her dog was an illegal, unregistered dog?

Flibberteegibbet · 11/08/2024 19:15

Imperrysmum · 10/08/2024 16:44

I meant at home. Most people would say they feel safer having a big dog with them at home?

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Most dogs don’t deter people from breaking in, they take treats and befriend the dogs with them who then happily let them in. I wouldn’t want to be living with the type of dog who would attack someone so severely they could die from their injuries. I know there is a risk from all dogs but I’m fairly sure statistically the chances of serious life changing injuries/death being caused by a dachsund are lower than those caused by an XL bully. I’m happy to be corrected if I’m wrong obviously!

llizzie · 11/08/2024 19:14

Imperrysmum · 10/08/2024 15:27

My local park is locked overnight and isn’t opened until 6am. It’s a huge park but in one area part of the fence is missing so I squeeze through and go into the park to walk my dog at 4am (he is an XL bully so I like to go the park when nobody is about)

The last few mornings when I have been walking round by the pond there have been a couple of men sitting on the benches next to the pond “feeding the ducks”. I noticed they have black bin liners next to them too. I’m pretty sure I recognise these men from working in a takeaway restaurant.

I am concerned they are trying to catch ducks. I hope i’m wrong, but I just can’t see why two adult men would sit feeding the ducks at 4am?! Especially as the park is officially closed and they have bin liners next to them.

AIBU to report this to the police, even though I’ll be implicating myself too?

I think it best you find somewhere else to walk the dog.

If these men commit a crime, you could be implicated if there is CCTV,.

There are two of them, one of you. As XL bullies have to wear a muzzle, (if he isn't wearing one, you would be in trouble if they reported you), your dog would not be able to defend you.

They might have seen you many times. They might not be feeding the ducks. The black plastic bag might be for you.

Don't go back. Find another dog walk.

NellieJean · 11/08/2024 18:58

titchy · 10/08/2024 15:35

Count the ducks tomorrow. Count them the next day. If any are missing report them.

This, but make sure you have accurate descriptions of the missing ducks. You can’t expect the police to follow up just any missing ducks.

petelacey · 11/08/2024 18:42

Never ever talk to the police. You will regret it.

LaraThot · 11/08/2024 18:42

No sign of the XL bully in the 4am pic, what a shame.

LexiiRH · 11/08/2024 18:40

Imperrysmum · 11/08/2024 03:54

Thank you, I will xx

Just a quick update, i’m currently on my surveillance operation, i’m crouched in a bush in the arboretum which is right next to the duck pond so I should be able to see what they’re up to. Hopefully they’ll turn up soon cos I’m starting to get cramp in my leg 😩

Over and out.

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Last post…😬🤔

Is the OP still in that bush? 😅🤣

Facescar77 · 11/08/2024 18:37

OP, did you see anything?! We need an update!

Btb · 11/08/2024 18:28

Just say you are walking to clear your head don’t mention your dog

tommyhoundmum · 11/08/2024 18:24

Yes, tell the park wardens/local council not the police.

They will have a wildlife person who will take action.

What you describe is not unusual. Often people from other cultures don't understand the concept of onamental ponds and creatures. Someone here got jailed and fined for having a large live bird inside his coat. The judge was unimpressed with his assertion he was cuddling it.

MayNov · 11/08/2024 18:19

Having witnessed some men stealing geese and swans in London a few years ago I’d be reporting them. I also wouldn’t stick around to observe them as they might notice and become upset.

CRD67 · 11/08/2024 18:13

Imperrysmum · 10/08/2024 16:08

He’s all above board.

I walk him at 4am because many people (like the people on this thread) make rude remarks under their breath when we walk past. Parents grab their children and I get dirty looks if heaven forbid he barks at another dog (like dogs do)

It’s just not nice.

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FFS you cannot be real. It's common sense for people to keep themselves and their kids away from XL Bullies. A nasty breed with a terrible reputation and rightly so

Pixiedust88 · 11/08/2024 17:56

I’d be more worried about you being caught walking the dog, who I’m assuming you are walking off the lead and unmuzzled at 4am. If not I apologise.

EatTheGnome · 11/08/2024 17:46

willowtolive · 11/08/2024 15:29

@EatTheGnome I think you're taking this a little bit too seriously, however farmed ducks are looked after like you know wormed and things.

Well they don't, by law, need to have access to a body of water to swim which I think is sad.

I'm also not really into second hand antibiotics.

Arconialiving · 11/08/2024 16:26

Itoosurvive · 11/08/2024 08:12

RockyRogue1001 asked "Have they killed her? "

Seems so. New additions to the menu.
121, Crispy aromatic snooper
122, Bully in black bean sauce

Grin
willowtolive · 11/08/2024 15:29

@EatTheGnome I think you're taking this a little bit too seriously, however farmed ducks are looked after like you know wormed and things.

invisiblecat · 11/08/2024 15:00

Of course, the other way to do it would be to report them to Environmental Health, and tell them that you believe they are poachers taking ducks from the local park at night, and then serving them up in the restaurant.

JJJxox · 11/08/2024 14:17

HongKongDreaming · 11/08/2024 11:52

What kind of mediocre response is that? Can’t expect much from an XL bully lover.

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😂
iv had enough of your childish, ridiculous nonsense comments now this is my last response to you :)
you seem a very judgemental and spiteful person who clearly just judges a situation before actually knowing facts.
from your ridiculous response to me I have one interesting fact for you: I actually dislike any large dog!
But just because I dislike them I don’t feel that it gives me the right to judge or make rude comments to anyone who owns one or has a different opinion to me….
maybe learn from that!?!

All you have done is make ridiculous and judgemental comments on a post when the OP is actually not asking yours or anyone else else’s opinion of her dog but a different subject entirely…