This was posted at Maple Leaf’s Dog Oasis this week, and it’s the second instance we heard of recently.
The other occurred on 12th Avenue Northeast at about Northeast 91st Street, and involved a strange man knocking on doors at around 7:30 p.m.
Police tell us this is the standard method of casing a home to find out if it’s vacant. “If it is a burglar and he gets no answer, he usually goes around the side or back to break in.
“If you are home it is a good idea to answer the door. Remember, you don’t have to open the door to answer it; you can speak through the door.”
(Incidentally, no new Maple Leaf home burglaries on the crime map so far this month.)
This evening, maybe bit after 6:00, a gentleman was going door-to-door on 91st with something about security systems. No idea if it was legit or not.
And if you ARE home & don’t “answer” or speak thru the door, they may break in while you are home! Good to say “Yes??” loudly thru the door.. and whatever they’re askin/sellin’ just say “NO THANK YOU!”.
“If you are home it is a good idea to answer the door. Remember, you don’t have to open the door to answer it; you can speak through the door.”
Remember this advice. If a stranger comes to the door, don’t feel obligated to answer it. Just talk to them through the door.