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Burglary and neighbours cctv

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Strictlythebest1 · 07/12/2024 19:08

Would you allow your near neighbour to view your doorbell footage cctv for the day on which there was a daytime burglary on their home?

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Strictlythebest1 · 08/12/2024 21:30

AelinAG · 08/12/2024 18:41

The way you’ve responded to this poster makes me think you might have been a bit difficult when asking your neighbour and that’s why he’s said no.

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Hmm. I sent a msg to the woman in charge of the residents association for the road. She sent a msg out to everyone asking if they have cctv to contact me.
2 people messaged me.
One said "I'll get my son to download the day's data and send to you". Which he did and I said thanks.
The other messaged me to say, yes we have cctv. A discussion ensued during which it emerged he wanted 'a policeman' to visit his house to view it. I tried to make this happen. The police weren't interested, so the man said sorry we can't help.
Don't think it was me, tbh. But this is mn so I fully expected at least someone to blame me!

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CandyCatsHat · 08/12/2024 20:38

Yes I would OP.

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Strictlythebest1 · 08/12/2024 18:41

Nope

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Strictlythebest1 · 08/12/2024 18:31

It's not the same in the UK so you'd be unreasonable to let their experience guide you imo

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The way you’ve responded to this poster makes me think you might have been a bit difficult when asking your neighbour and that’s why he’s said no.

Nottodaty · 08/12/2024 18:38

We had a request before but the neighbour provided a crime ref and a email/portal link for it to be sent to the police directly? Has the police offered anything like this?

EvilNextDoor · 08/12/2024 18:34

Nopes, not my actual neighbour but they have form for stealing my parcels anyway partly the reason I have extra cameras..I wouldn’t piss on them if they were on fire let alone show them any cctv even if the police came and asked

However if I liked someone I would 🤷‍♀️

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Strictlythebest1 · 08/12/2024 18:31

duckydoo234 · 08/12/2024 18:14

This happened. It was not in the UK, but would certainly influence my decision (in the UK) to help.

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It's not the same in the UK so you'd be unreasonable to let their experience guide you imo

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Strictlythebest1 · 08/12/2024 18:29

Chemenger · 08/12/2024 18:27

When we were burgled we caught the burglars on our camera in the house. We shared the footage with the police and they used it in court. We were not called as witnesses. The two sad old men who broke in went back to prison for Christmas, probably just as they wanted.

I would have been happy to share recordings with any neighbour if it would have helped,

Sorry you were done too, it's appaling

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Chemenger · 08/12/2024 18:27

When we were burgled we caught the burglars on our camera in the house. We shared the footage with the police and they used it in court. We were not called as witnesses. The two sad old men who broke in went back to prison for Christmas, probably just as they wanted.

I would have been happy to share recordings with any neighbour if it would have helped,

ExtraOnions · 08/12/2024 18:18

…be the last time they borrowed anything off me

duckydoo234 · 08/12/2024 18:14

Strictlythebest1 · 08/12/2024 09:41

That's bullshit I'm sorry. Trials are scheduled for when key witnesses are available, and they are not available it won't go ahead. Or if they are not key, it will go ahead anyway and cctv can be exhibited via a section 9.
Sounds like the case didn't even go ahead if they didn't hear more about it and nobody liaised with them on dates.

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This happened. It was not in the UK, but would certainly influence my decision (in the UK) to help.

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Strictlythebest1 · 08/12/2024 09:41

duckydoo234 · 08/12/2024 00:59

My parents volunteered footage after a neighbour was burgled. They were then told they could be called as witnesses at any time - it wasn't good enough to submit the footage, they had to actually vouch for it in person - and had to be available to go to court, or risk contempt of court. This went on for about 2 years, during which they were given no more information than "at any time", meaning they could not plan ANYTHING, book holidays, plan to do anything. Eventually they thought "f* this" and got on with their life, but stressed no end until then. So they tried to help, and were more or less held ransom for 2 years. Never again. THAT is why people refuse to help.

That's bullshit I'm sorry. Trials are scheduled for when key witnesses are available, and they are not available it won't go ahead. Or if they are not key, it will go ahead anyway and cctv can be exhibited via a section 9.
Sounds like the case didn't even go ahead if they didn't hear more about it and nobody liaised with them on dates.

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Strictlythebest1 · 08/12/2024 09:35

PeloMom · 08/12/2024 06:25

He can download the footage (I assume you have the approximate time from the other cctv) so shouldn’t take more than 10 mins

Nope, burglary was between 9.30am and about 5pm so no idea when it took place.

In that time, the other cctv showed about 30 cars passing, but nobody numberplate visible.

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Strictlythebest1 · 08/12/2024 09:33

user1492757084 · 08/12/2024 06:27

Why didn't you ask the Police to visit?

I did.

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DogInATent · 08/12/2024 09:33

eurochick · 08/12/2024 08:00

When we were burgled I put a message on the local Facebook group and a neighbour emailed me the footage while I was on the train home from work. Unfortunately it was not clear enough to be useful but it was quite disconcerting to see some little scrote looking through my front windows, nipping around the back, then the car I had had for four days gone from the driveway. They were done in less than ten minutes, in which time they took all my jewellery (christening bracelets, eighteenth birthday present, presents from my husband) as well as the car. It was devastating. I would always help a burglary victim in any way I could.

Not a new Range Rover by any chance?
They have to be quick after a new car is delivered to pinch those.

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Strictlythebest1 · 08/12/2024 09:33

eurochick · 08/12/2024 08:00

When we were burgled I put a message on the local Facebook group and a neighbour emailed me the footage while I was on the train home from work. Unfortunately it was not clear enough to be useful but it was quite disconcerting to see some little scrote looking through my front windows, nipping around the back, then the car I had had for four days gone from the driveway. They were done in less than ten minutes, in which time they took all my jewellery (christening bracelets, eighteenth birthday present, presents from my husband) as well as the car. It was devastating. I would always help a burglary victim in any way I could.

Thank you. It's horrible that happened to you as well. Just knowing they were inside as well as the sentimental value of things thst can't be replaced.

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eurochick · 08/12/2024 08:00

When we were burgled I put a message on the local Facebook group and a neighbour emailed me the footage while I was on the train home from work. Unfortunately it was not clear enough to be useful but it was quite disconcerting to see some little scrote looking through my front windows, nipping around the back, then the car I had had for four days gone from the driveway. They were done in less than ten minutes, in which time they took all my jewellery (christening bracelets, eighteenth birthday present, presents from my husband) as well as the car. It was devastating. I would always help a burglary victim in any way I could.

TyrannasaurusJex · 08/12/2024 07:13

EffortlesslyInelegant · 07/12/2024 19:12

Oh it's a reverse. How exceedingly tedious.

how is it a reverse? are you assuming which pov the OP is?

Chowtime · 08/12/2024 06:43

Hes probably up to something dodgy and doesn't want to get caught.

Edingril · 08/12/2024 06:31

I would hand it the police

user1492757084 · 08/12/2024 06:27

Why didn't you ask the Police to visit?

PeloMom · 08/12/2024 06:25

He can download the footage (I assume you have the approximate time from the other cctv) so shouldn’t take more than 10 mins

B1anche · 08/12/2024 04:18

I probably would for most of my neighbours, but there is one household that I would be reluctant to help because they are absolute arseholes. You've not done anything to piss him off have you?

Having said that, surely it's in your neighbour's interest to help catch the thieves, as his house could be targeted next.

Itslookinglikeabeautifulday · 08/12/2024 01:05

In summer 2023, following a cold-caller's attempt to rip off my elderly, vulnerable relative at his home, police visited him. (The culprit had succeeded in ripping off other people nearby). The police officer later emailed me a link so I could upload my relative's Ring doorbell footage directly to them. Could you request such a link be emailed to your neighbour so he can upload the footage? It was called an Axon email link (and this was Kent Police so no idea whether your local force have similar).

duckydoo234 · 08/12/2024 00:59

My parents volunteered footage after a neighbour was burgled. They were then told they could be called as witnesses at any time - it wasn't good enough to submit the footage, they had to actually vouch for it in person - and had to be available to go to court, or risk contempt of court. This went on for about 2 years, during which they were given no more information than "at any time", meaning they could not plan ANYTHING, book holidays, plan to do anything. Eventually they thought "f* this" and got on with their life, but stressed no end until then. So they tried to help, and were more or less held ransom for 2 years. Never again. THAT is why people refuse to help.