Curious behavior in my neighborhood—Any thoughts?

[Anonymous]

There’s a neighbor on my block, a single young man who moved in about a year ago. He lives alone, and he drives a very distinctive car, so it’s easy to recognize.

Here’s what I’ve noticed: several times a week (like 3–4 days), regardless of season or weather, he drives about three blocks over and parks in a lot next to a big empty field (where I think a school used to be). The field isn’t a park, just open land surrounded by houses. He sits in his car, engine running. Sometimes it’s morning, sometimes evening. He doesn’t leave the car, he just sits there; you can clearly see him sitting in the car.

What could someone be doing that regularly in a parked car, when they live alone and presumably have privacy at home? I’m just genuinely curious if anyone has seen similar behavior or has a benign explanation. Maybe I’m overthinking, but it’s such a consistent habit that it caught my attention.

[Anonymous]

I should add, I notice him there during my comings and goings to/from work or errands, picking up my kids, and even on casual walks.

[Anonymous]

Why are you monitoring him? Mind your own beezwax.

[Anonymous]

Is he “middle eastern looking”?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There’s a neighbor on my block, a single young man who moved in about a year ago. He lives alone, and he drives a very distinctive car, so it’s easy to recognize.

Here’s what I’ve noticed: several times a week (like 3–4 days), regardless of season or weather, he drives about three blocks over and parks in a lot next to a big empty field (where I think a school used to be). The field isn’t a park, just open land surrounded by houses. He sits in his car, engine running. Sometimes it’s morning, sometimes evening. He doesn’t leave the car, he just sits there; you can clearly see him sitting in the car.

What could someone be doing that regularly in a parked car, when they live alone and presumably have privacy at home? I’m just genuinely curious if anyone has seen similar behavior or has a benign explanation. Maybe I’m overthinking, but it’s such a consistent habit that it caught my attention.

I mean…what kind of non-benign explanation for this are you imagining?

[Anonymous]

Way too consistent and obvious to be an intelligence drop. If he was bird watching, he'd be the type to cut the engine.

Weird.

[Anonymous]

Maybe he is monitoring your comings and goings.

[Anonymous]

Perhaps it is the young man version of the older man sitting in his car at a park for hours each day? He wants to be alone. He wants to be away from his house. He doesn't want to be in a crowded place or to spend money. He could be talking to his mom on the phone. He could be reading or listening to a podcast. Whatever he's doing, leave him to it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Perhaps it is the young man version of the older man sitting in his car at a park for hours each day? He wants to be alone. He wants to be away from his house. He doesn't want to be in a crowded place or to spend money. He could be talking to his mom on the phone. He could be reading or listening to a podcast. Whatever he's doing, leave him to it.

Sure. But he should at least stop polluting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is he “middle eastern looking”?

I see what you did there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why are you monitoring him? Mind your own beezwax.

I am? As I said, it’s hard not to notice his distinctive vehicle as I come and go.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Perhaps it is the young man version of the older man sitting in his car at a park for hours each day? He wants to be alone. He wants to be away from his house. He doesn't want to be in a crowded place or to spend money. He could be talking to his mom on the phone. He could be reading or listening to a podcast. Whatever he's doing, leave him to it.

Sure. But he should at least stop polluting.

Ok.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is he “middle eastern looking”?

He’s not. What’s that have to do with anything?

[Anonymous]

What is wrong with you people? Mind your own damn business.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why are you monitoring him? Mind your own beezwax.

I am? As I said, it’s hard not to notice his distinctive vehicle as I come and go.

What type and color vehicle? This may lend a clue to his motivations/activities.