Persistent night time wing mirror vandal. What would you do?
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We have a driveway, but it only fits one car. Because of that, we park our second car slightly on the pavement directly outside our home. We avoid parking fully in the road because our neighbour’s drive is directly opposite (they can fit two cars), and doing so would make it difficult for them to get in and out. We’re careful to leave plenty of space for anyone who needs to get past on the pavement. Whilst not prefect, I don't I think they way we park would make it onto "parked like a @@@@" on FB.
On a few occasions, we’ve found the wing mirror pushed in overnight. We have good CCTV, and after checking the footage I’ve identified the person doing it. He comes by late at night, seemingly on his way home from work, and actually crosses the road specifically to interfere with our car. He could easily cross the road a bit further along after passing our car. During the day, when he walks past on his way to work, he mostly crosses over before he reaches our car.
I’ve now worked out his routine, so I’m planning to speak to him the next time he passes. I’m just interested in what others would do or say to him in this situation?
On a few occasions, we’ve found the wing mirror pushed in overnight. We have good CCTV, and after checking the footage I’ve identified the person doing it. He comes by late at night, seemingly on his way home from work, and actually crosses the road specifically to interfere with our car. He could easily cross the road a bit further along after passing our car. During the day, when he walks past on his way to work, he mostly crosses over before he reaches our car.
I’ve now worked out his routine, so I’m planning to speak to him the next time he passes. I’m just interested in what others would do or say to him in this situation?
Fair point, perhaps "wing-mirror adjuster" is a better title. What I didn't mention is it's my wife's car. I use the drive as mine needs charging. Yes she could fold it in, and I have suggested this, but yeah she doesn't listen to me. I guess next time we need to spec a car with auto folding mirror for her.
It's still out of order though and he's targeted her car many times now. I would just like to know why the vendetta? He passes other similarly parked cars and doesn't touch them.
It's still out of order though and he's targeted her car many times now. I would just like to know why the vendetta? He passes other similarly parked cars and doesn't touch them.
Great idea to talk to him. Will teach him a lesson on consequences. If things escalate make sure you dont have a helpful neighbour with cctv
However, also, We are a bit sensitive in this country so actually damage to anyones car is criminal damage. You could record his face from inside the car and report to police. You will demonstrate with photo the damage done to your car. Worse for him
However, also, We are a bit sensitive in this country so actually damage to anyones car is criminal damage. You could record his face from inside the car and report to police. You will demonstrate with photo the damage done to your car. Worse for him
t? Mr nightshift is the park warden vigilante? SuperNotepad bravely beating up cars 
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