Concern about neighbors entering my yard while searching for lost dog?

[Anonymous]

They are trespassing. You do need a no trespassing sign.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Earlier today, my camera alerted me to someone knocking on my front door. It turned out to be a neighbor I recognize (though I’ve never met) looking for a lost dog. A group of about six people were helping search — again, all familiar faces from the area, not strangers or anyone suspicious in that sense.

I let them know we weren’t home and didn’t have the dog. But later, my camera showed the group going into my backyard, and they’ve returned multiple times. They look around, climb up onto my deck, and even [b]peer into my windows.
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I completely understand how stressful it is to lose a pet, but I’m really uncomfortable with people entering my property like this, especially repeatedly and without permission. I was not able to respond live each time, and I’m worried this could keep happening if the dog isn’t found soon.

I don’t want to escalate things unnecessarily, but I also don’t want people entering my yard again. Would it be unreasonable to contact the police, or is there a better way to address this with the neighbors? I have to jump on a call soon and won’t be home until later. I’m live watching and can see them still out and about.

The "lost dog" was an excuse thieves will use to gain access and trust to scope a place out. There are many other excuses like that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s weird that they’ve come back multiple times

No it's not. Dogs are not stationary objects. They move. They run. Come on!

Sure they run, but they do not unlock doors and go into peoples homes. Peering in the OPs windows is creepy.

[Anonymous]

Call the police and file charges.

[Anonymous]

The hard part about neighbors when you own your home is they’re likely going to be your neighbors for a long time. Better to excuse their behavior under duress and be a kind neighbor to preserve your relationship in the future (when you need help).

[Anonymous]

That is really rude that your neighbors entered your yard multiple times and that they actually looked into your windows!

Especially looking inside your house!!?
I would not call the police on them but I would let them know that in the future I would prefer if they did not look inside my windows.

Since these are your neighbors + you have to live around them, I wouldn’t want to be rude about it even though I would be miffed about it.
I don’t see why they would have the right to peer inside your home if they were searching for a lost dog…..!

[Anonymous]

I would have asked them to get off the property via the camera and if they refused to comply tell them you are calling the police. Not ok.

[Anonymous]

They were worried sick about the dog and hoped you found it but didn't know who it belonged to. They were hoping that although you weren't home, the dog may have been safely inside.

That's it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They were worried sick about the dog and hoped you found it but didn't know who it belonged to. They were hoping that although you weren't home, the dog may have been safely inside.

That's it.

She told them via the speaker cam that she didn’t know anything. Your explanation doesn’t match the basic facts in OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would call the cops if I had already told them to not enter. It’s that simple. If you decide to note my request to stay off of my property then you will be lucky if the only thing that happens is a police visit.

Ooh, tough guy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They were worried sick about the dog and hoped you found it but didn't know who it belonged to. They were hoping that although you weren't home, the dog may have been safely inside.

That's it.

She told them via the speaker cam that she didn’t know anything. Your explanation doesn’t match the basic facts in OP.

Ok you're right. I missed that post.

[Anonymous]

Did they find the dog?

[Anonymous]

What exactly are you worried will happen?!

[Anonymous]

Looking in your windows seems beyond the pale - do they think you’ve stolen the dog?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What exactly are you worried will happen?!

IDK. But if they are entering without permission to look for their dog, I assume they are MAGAs!