Was my handyman going to burglarize my home?

[Anonymous]

OP: Your instincts are spot on. He was there to take something. Happens everyday all over the country. Very sad as the theft process often results in costly and substantial damage to the building.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:if he had missed your call, why wouldn't he call back on the phone? Why show up at your door? That seems strange to me.

I don't know why people are calling you insane with all the theft and burglaries going on everyday.

Exactly. WHY DIDNT HE JUST CALL BACK????

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:if he had missed your call, why wouldn't he call back on the phone? Why show up at your door? That seems strange to me.

I don't know why people are calling you insane with all the theft and burglaries going on everyday.

Exactly. WHY DIDNT HE JUST CALL BACK????

Or text.

[Anonymous]

You’re right to trust your instincts, OP. Too many women try to be ‘nice and kind’ and act against their instincts/red flags with horrific outcomes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He was not going to burglarize your home.

Quoting myself. But I do think you need to get cameras set up ASAP.

Where did you find this handyman and have you checked his reviews to see if anybody else has reported theft? Have you checked the Better Business Bureau or the licensing department?

[Anonymous]

What did he do when you said you didn't have a call from him? And was your car parked right in front of the house?

I do think it's odd he would try to rob an empty house that isn't furnished. You'd probably know or strongly suspect it were him since you'd just hired him! Any chance he needed to use the bathroom or something stupid?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hmm. I’ve never heard of a burglar knocking on the front door first.

What is it about this handyman that makes you doubt that he didn’t just make a mistake?

Burglars absolutely knock first. That’s how they check if anyone’s home.

What about all the DCUM posters who say they never answer the door or even acknowledge if they aren't expecting anyone? Isn't that unsafe to ignore the door then?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What did he do when you said you didn't have a call from him? And was your car parked right in front of the house?

I do think it's odd he would try to rob an empty house that isn't furnished. You'd probably know or strongly suspect it were him since you'd just hired him! Any chance he needed to use the bathroom or something stupid?

He just said “oh, okay” and turned around and left. My car was in the garage. I think he may have been after new appliances as they were delivered the same day as the handwork.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hmm. I’ve never heard of a burglar knocking on the front door first.

What is it about this handyman that makes you doubt that he didn’t just make a mistake?

Burglars absolutely knock first. That’s how they check if anyone’s home.

What about all the DCUM posters who say they never answer the door or even acknowledge if they aren't expecting anyone? Isn't that unsafe to ignore the door then?

Like…I’m not in control of DCUM posters answering their doors or not. All I know is, burglars frequently knock to check if anyone is home.

[Anonymous]

Sorry if I missed this, but was your car visible? Was it parked outside?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Install cameras and an alarm system ASAP.

This.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sorry if I missed this, but was your car visible? Was it parked outside?

Car was in the garage.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:More likely answer is something still awkward but not nefarious - he was working a job close by the house that didn't have a bathroom, really had to go and knew you had a bathroom/backdoor open and was just going to use the bathroom quickly and go. Again, sounds weird but if you've never been someone that has worked a job that doesn't have regular access to the bathroom it is a true problem haha

This makes sense. Or he thinks he might have left something behind. Or he wants to look at something for his pen pyrpises. I am always finding tools or supplies contractors forget.

If he showed up with a moving van, then I’d be suspicious.

[Anonymous]

What kind of vehicle does he drive?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What kind of vehicle does he drive?

He has a pickup with a trailer attachments to it.