We live out a ways and until the past few years never locked our doors.
Even at night, there were to many kids coming and going. Some ours and some that needed a safe place to go. Since the new subdivisions have gone in down the road the doors are locked at night. We’ve not had a problem but, were not naive either.
This past summer there have been numerous break-ins in the new neighborhoods about a mile away. We even started locking the vehicles rather than leaving the keys in the car and, locking the house when we leave in the day.
Well, recently I’ve come home after running my twice weekly errands and found the door open about 6 inches. I kinda froze for a moment but though maybe I hadn’t closed the door all the way. Everything in the house was fine so I gave myself a good talking to about safety.
A few mornings later something woke me. Still not sure what but, it brought me wide awake & fully alert. I’d been up pretty late the night before so it was about 8 am. I came down the hall and saw the side door open, thinking Mr. Fix-It was outside & maybe the screen had slammed……then realized it was Monday…he was long gone. Again everything in the house was fine but it creeped me out.
Later that afternoon as I went out to the garden I noticed my Santa Fe had been keyed down the drivers side & the mail box (way down the drive way) was smashed.
It has happened 3-4 times in the past month…coming home and the door is open. Nothing is out of place that I notice or missing… but it just doesn’t “feel” right.
I really thought I was loosing it, not locking up when I KNEW I had. I’ve not been sleeping well at all, hearing every little creak and moan a house makes at night. Jumping at normal noises in the day…and then
Last night, Larry checked the windows, lights and doors, made sure everything was locked up tight and we went to bed………
He got up this morning at the usual 5 am &…the side door was o.p.e.n. and the porch light was on.
I KNOW that door was locked.
HE knows the door was locked.
I’m not going crazy!
O happy day!
(Well, let’s not define crazy ok?)
We have 3 keys out, all to family….they work during the day and after talking to them none have been in the house. (Not that we would care other than to lock the door when you go)
Some how, someone is able to get in here….nothing is ever bothered or missing which is even weirder…..creepier
Tomorrow, new locks are going on the house!
Better yet it’s nice to know I’m not loosing my mind.
Katie
Oh My Katie sounds awful.We lived in a house that was creepy.Do you know if maybe someone or you may have picked up a wandering "spirit" somewheres?
ReplyDeleteNo, I think its more of a living flesh "sprirt"
DeleteI wouldnt sleep until I knew what was going on. Someone would have some explaining to do at the other end of a shotgun. Good luck. I hope everything comes out okay.
ReplyDeleteSF, a shotgun would be the minimun they would meet here! I had others her all night so it was fine
DeleteYou should invest in one of those security cameras that only works when it detects motion. We have one and use it when we leave--it sits right out in the open in my kitchen---facing the door. Even if someone were to "destroy" the camera--too late. It sends an email of the video to your email address. Wonderful technology today. Best part? Only $100!
ReplyDeleteSue, Its on the way. Trail camera's are a worthwile investment& I will sleep much better tonight
DeleteWow, that is creepy! Someone must have entered the house before you started locking it up and stolen a set of keys. I would have those locks changed pronto and not sleep until they were! Let us know what happens.
ReplyDeletePlenty of company here last night & till Larry gets home today. It's just so odd nothing was out of placve KWIM?
DeleteI would have sprinkled just a smidgen of powder or flour inside the door after I locked up for the night, just enough to detect a footprint, just to be sure.
ReplyDeleteSomeone could have taken the key from someone you want to have a key and make a duplicate. This does not sound like a good situation since the car and mailbox were involved.
PP, Last night I put my folding dryer racks in front of the doors. They would have made a heck ofa racket if they had fallen. My BIL & daughters have the only extra keys.
DeleteUgh. That would creep me out too. Hopefully when you get the new licks, it wont happen again.
ReplyDeleteJust got around to reading your post. Hope by now the "mystery" has been solved (or culprit apprehended!). Do be careful and please let us know how things are going. Thinking of you.
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