More of a WWYD...
I've had 2 items taken that have been left out to dry in the last few months. One a nice child's hoody, a present and one if my cardigans, again a present, both are high street brands but a little more expensive than the usual shops. I normally buy stuff for myself second hand and tend to buy cheaper stuff for the kids, so this is really disappointing, as we are hardly loaded and cannot afford to replace them (I know, what a grubby selfish arsehole stealing a 4 year olds favourite top)
We are on the lowest floor and the area immediately outside our balcony is gated and shared with 3 other blocks, hence easy to reach over and take something when clothes are drying. The area is overlooked by a lot of flats, so this person must be quite brazen, since it would have happened in the day time too.
I can't help but feel that it's one of my neighbours who has done this. I'm not sure whether to warn them or maybe try to catch the person who has been doing this, since neighbours would see me leave and know I'm not in and therefore quickly pinch it.
It's got to the point where I'm worried about hanging stuff outside now. There is nothing left that's decent to steal clothes-wise, but the idea of someone coming back again and rummaging through my clothes makes me cringe.
Anyone been in a similar position? I know reporting to the police and checking EBay/Gumtree is futile and I dont want this arsehole to take my time as well as my possessions.