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To call the police about a note put through my door tonight

55 replies

Anenome · 16/09/2010 20:03

I am freaked out because this evening, I at around 6.30pm I saw a screwed up piece of notepaper on my doormat. Because I had swept and tidied the hall I know it was not there ten minutes prior to that. I looked at it and got a bad feeling Confused because it is weird ramblings....which to my untrained eye appear to be the thoughts/fears of someone with manic depression or paranoia...my close cousin was dagnosed with both some years ago and I was with her a lot in the time she spiralled down.

Here's what the note says.

HELP!" Dr Atttisfield Cambridge 2 Dr Paul Grant University f Sandiego California "Condence (sic) Matter Physics" Involved in something similar to 97 incident very little chance of me see c6oh Finished. "Apologize" please send Away From Chester Tell people the truth

Now...this is weird to me. The words HeLP APOLOGZE and AWAY are highlighted and certain words are written in red whilst others are in black.

I feel scared because my husband is working abroad and I am alone with 2 small kids.

This WOULD happend just as night is drawing in! I live in a cul-de-sac...it's impossible to just wander to my house by accident...I am scared incase some nutter has been watching me or something...what do I do??

I googled C6oh and it IS somethng to do with manic depression...some chemical their brains are short of...I live in chester by the way ...so it must be a local person.

SHould I call the cops or not?

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googietheegg · 16/09/2010 20:06

I think you should, both for your own peace of mind and the safety of the person that wrote it.

My brother has severe mental illness and if he happened to do something like that randomly I would want someone to help.

neverenoughMEtime · 16/09/2010 20:07

Bloody hell...i would call them. How very strange..try not to panic, just give them a ring and see what they say.

nannylocal · 16/09/2010 20:07

erm....I'd maybe give your local station a call. I can see why you'd be worried! The police won't really be able to do anything, but it wouldn't hurt to let them know in case there are any further incidents in the local area, or in case someone is missing a relative with manic depression and this would help them know where they've been.

ArghMyEyesMyEyes · 16/09/2010 20:07

You could call and ask their advice. Sorry you're feeling unnerved Sad, I would be too.

thisisyesterday · 16/09/2010 20:07

just call your local non-emergency number

AliceWorld · 16/09/2010 20:07

I'd say yes. It may well be nothing but better to be on the safe side for both you and potentially them. I have called the police before for seemingly 'trivial' things and they have been helpful and understanding (and even appreciative). I do use the number out the phone book not 999 though.

MilaMae · 16/09/2010 20:08

Yes you should.

lucy101 · 16/09/2010 20:08

I would - just in case they are aware of the person (and they need help/aren't well at all) and also so it is on file in case anything else should happen. I would try not to worry though - the chances of anything bad happening are probably incredibly low.

FloraPost · 16/09/2010 20:09

Maybe call your local community mental health team rather than the police. They might know if there is a service user who lives near to you or does this sort of thing.

proudnglad · 16/09/2010 20:10

Can you ring a neighbour or local friend to just come in for an hour for a cuppa or glass of wine? Even if they can't come round, I'd speak to someone in real life just to hear a friendly voice and feel calmer. I'm sure it will be fine but YANBU to feel unnnerved x

Mishy1234 · 16/09/2010 20:11

Yes, I would definitely call the police. It seems like a pretty weird note to me and they will be able to give you some advice or be aware of who it might be.

AgentZigzag · 16/09/2010 20:13

Does you cousin have any history of violence to others? Mental illness doesn't necessarily mean they're dangerous.

What is it that's making you feel unsafe?

A garbled message?

If I were you I'd be more worried about the safety of your cousin, if it is from her, and whether she's in a safe place.

I don't think you have anything to pass onto the police tbh.

AgentZigzag · 16/09/2010 20:16

Blimey, everyone's said call the police Confused for what?

Or is it just because there's 'some nutter' on the lose?

I can't see anything in the OP that says the woman is a threat to her, perhaps I'm not reading between the lines enough.

ConnorTraceptive · 16/09/2010 20:16

Yes call them and atleast get some advice. They won't think you are wasting their time.

Even if you don't know your neighbours too well go and speak to them so they can keep an eye out for anyone in the street and if you haven't already ask for their phone numbers so you can call someone who can be there in a flash if you are worried.

nomedoit · 16/09/2010 20:16

Call the police. If you lived in a town on a busy street it would be different but you are in a cul-de-sac. Who owned the house before you and how long have you been living there? If it's not random then it seems more likely to be linked to previous occupants - or alternatively could it be someone you know?

Original poster
Anenome · 16/09/2010 20:17

AgentZig my cousin is in a residentl hospital atm....

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pinkbasket · 16/09/2010 20:19

Call the police for the person who has written the note as they may be in danger.

nomedoit · 16/09/2010 20:19

AgentZigzag - does the OP know it's a woman? I don't think the OP has a clue who it is, let alone gender? It's the fact that you can't get to the Op's house by accident that concerns me.

Odysseus · 16/09/2010 20:21

I don't get the impression the OP thinks it's from her cousin - just using the example to say she recognises manic depression signs?
Also, Agent Zigzag, if someone put a handwritten note through my door of gibberish, with words like "help" in capital letter, when my husband was away and I was looking after my baby then I would be really frightened. You're obviously as tough as old boots. Good on you.
OP, I'd log it with the police, it'll make you feel better, and they may well have had similar instances on their books and know who it is.

booyhoo · 16/09/2010 20:24

i think the fact that someone has sought out a house to leave this note at is worrying, someone is calling for help. call the police, they can keep an eye out and check missing persons for vulnerable adults or someone with a history of manic depression.

bigfootbeliever · 16/09/2010 20:25

That is far too weird to be ignored. If your DP is away I totally understand why you are freaked out, I would be too.

Explain your circumstances / location of your house / and this VERY strange note to your local police station.

I think either someone is playing a stupid joke on you, or there may be someone a bit odd (not necessarily dangerous) wandering around.

You need peace of mind.

funkychunkymunky · 16/09/2010 20:25

I'd call the police on the local number in case they have a missing person or something similar. it's often things like this that point out a location of someone with issues that's missing and could help save someone. Alternatively, it could just be rubbish that inexplicably found it's way to your hall. Either way, it'll put your mind at rest.

jumpforjoy · 16/09/2010 20:26

Call your local police just to put your mind at rest..Being a single parent I know how un nerving it is when something peculiar happens. At least if you call them they may send a patrol car around the cul-de-sac.

AgentZigzag · 16/09/2010 20:28

Grin @ 'tough as old boots'

Original poster
Anenome · 16/09/2010 20:32

Just called the cops...they said it was very weird and are sendng an officer round now Shock

thanks everyone...will tell you what they say.

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