Someone just threw a bicycle into my balcony - I’m frightened please advise

[Movelikewater]

I know this sounds silly but… here goes.

I live in a basement flat in a very busy area. It was a bit noisy outside and I looked out of my bedroom window there was a man pacing up and down outside. I heard him start screaming. Then he threw his bicycle down into my flat. He walked off shouting to himself. I’m on my own with my kids. Feeling frightened that he might come back for it, but don’t think he’s committed a crime so don’t think I can call police. Want to get bike out but it will be a huge palaver at this time of night actually don’t think I can do it on my own.

I’m afraid he might come back for it. He can’t get in as we’ve got grills, but it’s upset me a lot. What would you do?

Breathe deeply!

Surely if he comes back for it that'll save you a job. He's highly unlikely going to try breaking into your flat. That's a bit of a leap.

If it's still there in the morning lean it against the nearest lamp post where it'll likely get nicked anyway. His loss.

That sounds awful Op. Id want the bike gone too. How did he throw it through the grills - can’t you putout out that way too ?

I would leave it
he's in a rage, or off his face

he's more likely to come back for it when he calms down tomorrow.

if you put it in the street, it will get nicked.

would he be able to get to your front door?

It’s sort of sat on top of the grill - but behind a fence. Will need to get the key for the fence from a neighbour. Waah - feeling very alone!

I would probably call the police if that was me - and wouldn’t go out or touch the bike especially as you’re on your own with kids. A horrible thing to happen, that must have been very frightening. Take care of yourself .

Thank you - will put some relaxing music on!

It’s not at all silly, I would feel shaken from that. It’s like an invasion of your space.

if it’s there tmw I would call council and say it’s been dumped. If you can get oh out I’d park it a little further up the road as I wonder if he would even remember where he threw it if he doesn’t see it down there.

You can phone the police. They are there to advise in these situations. You are not required to know if something is technically a crime - but throwing a bike at your home is not normal behaviour.

Also speak to your neighbours so you feel less alone.

You should put the bike into an accessible location.

I'd put it out on the street and I wouldn't give a shite if it got nicked, after that performance.

You can’t move it tonight OP, leave it and he’ll come back once he’s sober / calmed down. I’d feel the same as you OP but try and calm down - you are safe and he can’t get in xx

Are you sure it was his? He may have stolen it or just grabbed it and threw it in a rage. Just thinking then he wouldn't bother becoming back

I'd feel shaken by this too OP, hope you're
Ok.

Was it definitely his? It might just have been a bike he found parked up that he threw in a rage rather than throwing his bike, fingers crossed as he's less likely to return if so.

I'd leave the bike well alone but I would call 101. If he's wandering the streets like that he could be a threat to someone else.

Call the Police, his actions have scared you and should be reported!

Hope you are okay

Definitely call the police. He doesn't sound like someone who should be left wandering the streets.

Call the police.

Thanks all so much. Where I live police take hours to come and may not arrive til morning anyway. I called my neighbours and they came out to have a look with me. The bike is badly broken, so maybe it broke and he got really angry and chucked it… Neighbours don’t have a key but will defo get it out in the morning.

Appreciate advice, you’re all very kind. Thank you

I’d definitely feel shaken by this too.
Im glad you’ve got your neighbour for support.

I very much doubt he’ll come back for it as it’s broken.