excell Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Here's the backstory: My wife is home today. An African-American gentlemen dressed in street clothes knocked on our door several times, then got into a newer silver sedan like a Buick driven by a white woman with glasses also in street clothes. She said they drove up, stopped in front of our house, he got out and knocked, then got back in and they left the area. Needless to say, there shouldn't be anyone knocking on our door in the middle of the day. She called me concerned/weirded out, I asked her to call the police immediately if only to file a report. 15 minutes later, the cops knock our door - they show her a picture of the car and ask her to confirm if it's the same car - they have them pulled over two streets away! The cops said there were actually four people, two African-American gentlemen in the back hidden by tinted windows. All young, 19-20, and all checked clean but said they were clearly up to no good. They have all of their names, addresses, and SSN's and gave them a very clear warning about how vigilant our neighborhood is and that if anything happens they know where to find them. Cop thanked my wife for calling, said that in the future if anyone knocks like that to immediately call 911 because if there is no answer they may just go right around back and toss a brick through a window. Moral of the story: ALWAYS CALL THE POLICE WITH SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY! The cop said we should have a security system, that's all I need to hear. Can anyone recommend a good monitored system company? I know I could build one myself, I'm not interested - I want to pay someone for piece of mind. Looking at ADT and Brinks/Broadview of course. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 blacks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Thorne may be able to help you out, WE have ADT on our house tho, nice system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 We are happy with our ADT System... KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 I have a nice security system. Kimber .45 and M&P .40. oh and adt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 I have a guy that owns his own company and installed an awesome system in our house, battery back-up, smoke/fire, and cell phone monitoring (I don't have a land line at my house). He used existing sensors in my house and all I have to pay is $26 a month...no contract, no up-front cost. Great guy, too. Came recommended by my bro-in-law who used him on his German Village and UA houses. He's pretty popular in Bexley, too. PM me if you'd like his contact info and I'll get it to you when I get home. We got quotes from Brinks and ADT and this guy blew them out of the water and his installers were very polite and professional. I'm a cheap-a$$ sunofabatch but the peace of mind in having a security system is huge. Plus, we've had a couple of false alarms that they never charged us for (I think we get 3 a year). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmy43016 Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 hmmm 2 pits and a HK USP .40...and ADT if the first 3 fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted December 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 I have a gun, I'm not afraid to use it... if I'm home. My wife won't touch a gun. We're also going to get a dog, but not right at the moment. It's in the plans for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 shotgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Shoulda called, I was right down the street picking up more ammo at Hilliard-Rome. I had Brinks for years and was very pleased with their service. We'll talk more tomorrow at brunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 I have been super pleased with Brinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 lol. and people gave me shit when i made mention of a black guy knocking on my door at 1:30am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 i called the cops last night of a suspicious car outside my neighbors house for liek 20minutes, someone in the drivers seat with either a really bright cell phone or a laptop (blue glow on their face) and literally while I was on the phone w/ the police (in my front window) they took off. kinda pissed at myself for possibly tipping them off, but the cops asked for a descriptions of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 My gf just walks around carrying euthasol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 My gf just walks around carrying euthasol. How fast does it work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 How fast does it work.... Really fast. They wouldn't die right away, but they would be severely incapacitated almost immediately. Of course getting it IV would be the hard part... I'm obviously joking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Talk to Thorne. I've seen his system working and it's amazing quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Really fast. They wouldn't die right away, but they would be severely incapacitated almost immediately. Of course getting it IV would be the hard part... I'm obviously joking. I was just curious how well it would work on a human. I knew you were joking Offtopic aside Glad your wife is safe and there was no drama. I would step up security. Why put off buying a dog for a year? I dont know you but I dont think you are financially strapped. A dog would add a nice sense of security Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 I was just curious how well it would work on a human. I knew you were joking http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h18cDX6PuFXpdEc3JIHpQRFMapvAD9CF8BL00 The AVMA got their wish in Ohio and Ohio basically uses euthasol now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 I was reading screening reports at my work at the prison, and that story fits how a lot of the people robbed homes around the union county/logan areas. the women and men would knock on doors and if no one was home have another set of people rob the home. Ive read around 8-9 that do this. Make sure your wife is careful ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted December 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Why put off buying a dog for a year? I dont know you but I dont think you are financially strapped. A dog would add a nice sense of security We actually want to sell our house first to be closer to work. Closer to work would allow more freedom for the dog, as it is we'd have to leave it in a lot which isn't fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 I'll be in the market for a system as well. I'll be watching this thread for specific contacts and I'll PM Thorne too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted December 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 I was reading screening reports at my work at the prison, and that story fits how a lot of the people robbed homes around the union county/logan areas. the women and men would knock on doors and if no one was home have another set of people rob the home. Ive read around 8-9 that do this. Make sure your wife is careful ! That's the conclusion we're coming to as well, given the description of these people from the cop. They were basically scared/nervous kids so we think they were just scouting. Nevertheless, I'm not awfully concerned if they break in when we're not here - frankly, they'll be pretty upset they wasted the time because we don't live extravagantly or have expensive things. I guess if they want my 6 bottle wine fridge or a 15 year old 36" tube TV they'll be happy. I'm most concerned when my wife is home by herself. Not that I'm exactly excited about someone coming in when I'm here either but I'll use my gun to it's fullest extent if I need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 I want the fancy ladle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evolved8 Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Trip to vances, and you won't have the hassle of monthly alarm system payments, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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