Parked outside my flat earlier- the gates to the complex are just by my door, so I cab quickly park by my front door and unload shopping. Left my handbag on the front seat, and had the car unlocked while I was in the house for less than a minute- cat was loitering in the hall so didnt want to leave the bags in her reach as she is quick as lightning getting into stuff.
2 kids (brothers) on bikes loitering about. Came back to my car to pick up my bag and to move the car, only to find it gone.
Parked up, and went and knocked on their flat. Pleasantly asked if they had seen anything as they were cycling about, got a mouthful of abuse from the mother and the door slammed in my face.
The thing is- she opened the door and in a split second I know I saw my bag sitting on their kitchen table (she opened the door wide and then when she realised it was me closed it part way so I couldnt see in). Im not even bothered about the money, but I have some medication of my goddaughters in there that she needs over Xmas- I went to pick it up for my friend this morning as she wouldnt of got there in time.
Now, this is the problem. This woman (the mother of the two boys) does have quite severve mental health problems. They arent getting much support but the flat is a mess and she clearly is struggling
My friend has pointed out by calling the police, it might mean that SS get involved and it would be a bit shitty at Xmas.
As shit as it is, im down a £200 bag, £40 odd in cash, cards and the medication and other things I have in my bag.
Surely I should be able to call the police without feeling guilty? AIBU?