Mergath Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 For the record, if you want to share your love for Jesus with someone, do not follow them for two blocks despite them telling you no thank you, then scream at them that they're going to hell even though they have small children with them, and then sit outside their house for an hour in your car. *shudder* I don't think I'll let dd play alone out in the yard for a while. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I had something similar happen to me once when we were in New York. Scary. I'm sorry you went through that. Did you call the police? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 :grouphug: Ugh. I do believe I would have called law enforcement had he parked himself outside my house. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I would call the police. And I wouldn't allow any of my children outside without me. Yuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 I had something similar happen to me once when we were in New York. Scary. I'm sorry you went through that. Did you call the police? I did, but I hadn't realized he'd been outside my house until I had to go back outside and saw him creeping there an hour later, and when he saw me he took off. I'm still filing a police report though, in case he bothers anyone else. Dude is obviously unstable. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS Mom in NC Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 This Christian is absolutely horrified by that behavior. I would call the non-emergency police number and ask them if there's anything they can do about making him leave if it happened to me. I'd let them know where he was because they may have the resources to send a patrol car around the area in hopes of catching him in the act with his next victim. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Definitely unstable. And scary. I had a guy follow me once but I was quite a ways from home so I stopped at a friend's house and fortunately they were home. He stuck around a long time obviously trying to intimidate me. For some odd reason my friend was adamant that I not call the police (didn't want to get involved?) so I had to hang out there until he finally went away and even then I was looking over my shoulder the entire way home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 This Christian is absolutely horrified by that behavior. I would call the non-emergency police number and ask them if there's anything they can do about making him leave if it happened to me. I'd let them know where he was because they may have the resources to send a patrol car around the area in hopes of catching him in the act with his next victim. If I had known he was out there I definitely would have. I had guests and we didn't realize he was lurking out there until maybe an hour later, when we went outside and saw him. I'm filing a report though, just in case. Waiting on a cop to call back for the details. I've had someone like him chase me and scream at me before, but this is the first time I've had someone sit outside my house. Creepy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 If they know who he was, I'd file for a restraining order. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 That is not normal. That is creepy! Our church does pass out invitations to church door to door, but we NEVER act like that. It is more of a general invitation and a smile. I have a feeling that guy is more than your average church going soul winner. ewww. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 If they know who he was, I'd file for a restraining order. The law enforcement person I talked to didn't know who he was, but if they find him I'll certainly consider it. And of course dh is working all day today, so dd and I are here alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Take his photo and a photo of vehicle plus license surreptiously and pass it on to the PD when he comes back. Oh yeah, if he comes back I'm definitely getting pictures of the vehicle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 The police called back, they drove around the neighborhood and looked around town and didn't see him. They said to keep an eye out for him and if I see him again to get the plate number and call 911. Hopefully he was just passing through and is gone now. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 If not I might consider leaving for someplace public, or calling a family member that's armed to come over for the day, or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kroe1 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Some bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses behave that way during manic episodes. Sounds like you crossed the path of someone like that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Terrible. I second or third getting his picture and vehicle number / picture. He sounds unstable and potentially fixated on you or your child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I'm sorry this happened to you. Hope the rest of the day is uneventful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 What a psycho! Filing a police report is definitely way to go. If he does that to someone else there's a history established. Yikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 What a psycho! Filing a police report is definitely way to go. If he does that to someone else there's a history established. Yikes. It was surprising because he looked so normal before he opened his mouth. Late sixties, clean, well-groomed, dressed completely normally. When he first came up to us and asked us if he could talk to us, I thought he was going to ask for directions or something. Now that I type that, I'm starting to wonder if maybe he had dementia or something. :( Okay, now I feel kind of bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 For the record, if you want to share your love for Jesus with someone, do not follow them for two blocks despite them telling you no thank you, then scream at them that they're going to hell even though they have small children with them, and then sit outside their house for an hour in your car. *shudder* I don't think I'll let dd play alone out in the yard for a while. I'm presuming you called the police? I would have. And I'd take a picture of him and his car (and hopefully the tag) with my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 It was surprising because he looked so normal before he opened his mouth. Late sixties, clean, well-groomed, dressed completely normally. When he first came up to us and asked us if he could talk to us, I thought he was going to ask for directions or something. Now that I type that, I'm starting to wonder if maybe he had dementia or something. :( Okay, now I feel kind of bad. Crazy comes in all forms and ages. And people don't stop being crazy bc they get wrinkles or grey hair. Call the cops. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 It was surprising because he looked so normal before he opened his mouth. Late sixties, clean, well-groomed, dressed completely normally. When he first came up to us and asked us if he could talk to us, I thought he was going to ask for directions or something. Now that I type that, I'm starting to wonder if maybe he had dementia or something. :( Okay, now I feel kind of bad. Even if he had dementia and the best of intentions in mind, following someone, yelling at them, and then camping outside their home isn't okay at all. If he is mentally ill be needs help and some boundaries, at the very least. Don't feel badly, leave diagnosing or dealing with him to the pros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 It was surprising because he looked so normal before he opened his mouth. Late sixties, clean, well-groomed, dressed completely normally. When he first came up to us and asked us if he could talk to us, I thought he was going to ask for directions or something. Now that I type that, I'm starting to wonder if maybe he had dementia or something. :( Okay, now I feel kind of bad. Feel badly for the man if you think he may have dementia, but also know that you absolutely did the right thing when you notified the police and protected yourself and your dd. Even if he has dementia, that doesn't necessarily mean he is harmless. And the parking outside your house thing is just plain creepy. I would be looking out the window every five minutes for the rest of the night! Stay safe, and if you see or hear anything even remotely unusual, call the police again. Don't take any chances or feel embarrassed to call because "it's probably nothing." The police want it to be "nothing," too, and they will be glad to come out and make sure of it. :grouphug: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Are you guys still okay? I'm a little worried about you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted May 24, 2015 Author Share Posted May 24, 2015 Are you guys still okay? I'm a little worried about you. Yup, we're still okay. He never showed up again, though dh is kind of hoping he does so he can freak out on him or something. :001_rolleyes: Thanks for asking about us. :) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 I'm relieved to hear he never came back, but keep your eyes open for the next few days, just in case. It's probably overly cautious, but that guy sounds like a nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: That sounds very frightening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Wow... horrifying. It would have upset me too. :grouphug: I'm very glad he never showed up again, but I agree that I would keep your eyes open for a few days just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Wow, I'm sorry that happened to you, Mergath. I'm glad you're all okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 I hope you wrote down the license plate information and reported him to the local police department! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 I am so glad that he has not returned. Your story had me very worried for you and dd's safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Glad you're okay and he never came back! That's extremely frightening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 Dh talked to our neighbor today, and apparently crazy dude stopped at their place too, and became extremely agitated when they wouldn't let him in to pray with them. O.o Our neighbor had to pry the guy's hand off his shoulder and had to slam the door in the guy's face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrookValley. Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Wow. Crazy. I hope your neighbors called the police, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I hope they're able to find the guy, both for his well-being and for your peace of mind. It sounds like he needs some help. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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