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Would you report this as a possible drunk driver?

124 replies

RudeBarbandCustard · 03/04/2017 01:35

I have recently had a new neighbour move in to the flat below mine. In the 2 months since they've lived there, I've only set eyes on them twice - they're a couple, seemed friendly enough when I said hello last week.

They seem odd in that their curtains are permanently closed on their flat, and at night time there's never any light escaping from their windows. They never sit out on their balcony, even when the weather is lovely. They just seem to sit inside in darkness.

My flat overlooks the parking area, and they emerge every few days, drive away, and return within about 30 mins - so I assume they just pop to the shops every now and then. I've no idea if they work.

Today, our recycling bins went out and theirs is absolutely overflowing with cans of cheapo cider - all the same brand. An entire recycling box full - there must be 50+ cans in there. Surely they've been building up a while, I can't imagine anyone could have drunk them all in a week (since the bins last went out ). Nothing else in the recycling bin, just cans (I didn't rummage - I could see this because the lid won't fit on it because it's literally overflowing)

So putting 2 and 2 together, I'm guessing that the trips out in the car are likely to be to stock up on more cider from the local offie. It's not a difficult stretch to then imagine that they may not be entirely sober when they venture out.

Would I be unreasonable to report their number plate to 101 for the police to potentially breathalyze them the next time they spot them...?

My kids play on their bikes in that parking area, the thought of anyone driving around pissed just makes my blood run cold.

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Nomoreworkathome · 03/04/2017 19:30

oh.... and have Biscuit for being a price idiot.

SparklyMagpie · 03/04/2017 19:33

paxillin don't forget to check your neighbours recycling bin! They could have a shit load of own brand cider cans in there, heaven forbid !

paxillin · 03/04/2017 19:38

I like your thinking, SparklyMagpie. Neighbour is quite rich, not young and very much a lady though. Must come up with a more glamorous explanation. Can't think what, espionage perhaps.

RebelRogue · 03/04/2017 20:00

I didn't even knew we had new neighbours move in weeks ago. They're obviously drug dealers. Should i ring 999?

Nomoreworkathome · 03/04/2017 20:16

*prize
Clearly I am the idiot Blush

Trifleorbust · 03/04/2017 20:20

Serial killers? Grin

paxillin · 03/04/2017 20:24

International crime, without a shadow of a doubt.

ARumWithAView · 03/04/2017 20:34

You should always ring 999, RebelRogue. Only a drug dealer would object to a SWAT team descending on their property; all decent people would truly welcome your concern. If they don't, then call 999 again, because the fuckers are up to something.

My downstairs neighbour gained a sigificant amount of weight, then lost almost all of it very suddenly. Now her bin is full of cheapo nappies (didn't rummage: just accidentally tipped it upside down and judged contents) and I frequently hear a crying child. I know what you're thinking: baby smuggler with a sideline in illegal liposuction. I've already alerted the FBI.

NavyandWhite · 03/04/2017 20:40

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Trifleorbust · 03/04/2017 20:46

ARumWithAView:

She was probably stuffing the babies up her jumper!

Instasista · 03/04/2017 21:00

arumwithaview I am crying at your post Grin😂

RachelRagged · 03/04/2017 22:59

Grin. Grin

kali110 · 04/04/2017 02:52

ARumWithAView omg Grin

northernmonkey1010 · 04/04/2017 03:01

I can't get over the fact you look in their bins/recycle box. Should your kids really be riding their bikes in the car park anyway

BillSykesDog · 04/04/2017 03:02

So they haven't used their balcony in February and March? Y'see, most people don't use their balconies in winter. Because they use it to sit out when it's warm. Not spy on their neighbours.

Pawpainting · 04/04/2017 03:54

I know I wouldn't sit out on my balcony if my neighbour was frequently standing on theirs and looking over at my flat!

northernmonkey1010 · 04/04/2017 04:47

Are you a one person neighbourhood watch / vigilante ?

paxillin · 04/04/2017 13:17

One can only hope so, northernmonkey1010. Imagine living on a street with several Shock.

RedheadLover · 04/04/2017 22:12

Wow, YABVU. Mind your own business!

TimeWaitsForNorman · 05/04/2017 01:21

Because they only ever go out for 30 mins or so - long enough to get to the shop and back. Unless they work 15 minute shifts, they're not working.

I work from home and so might they.

Also, how do you know that the whole bin was full of empty 'cheapo cider' cans. You say you didn't rummage so how can you possible know what was underneath, at the bottom of the bin?

OkPedro · 05/04/2017 01:47

rude Your mistake was posting in AIBU
Yeah coz no one notices their neighbours behaviour! "I'm alright jack"😡

avamiah · 05/04/2017 02:25

OP ,
You should do what you think is right.
If you want to report your neighbours for having too many cans of cider etc in their bin then do it.

Keepthebloodynoisedown · 05/04/2017 04:51

ARumWithAView my dp is looking at my lie I'm an idiot because I laughed so hard at your post.

You'd hate me op, I haven't left the house in weeks (a mixture of chronic illness and recovering from surgery), and our recycling has a few bottles of wine in it.
Maybe it's time to consider a new hobby, how do you feel about knitting?

Bue · 05/04/2017 04:53

Only on Mumsnet ConfusedHmm

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