We recently moved into a new house and put up a security camera. Every night between 11pm and 1am, we notice a woman walking really close to our house and our neighbors’ houses. She passes through the space between the cars and garage doors. It’s strange because there’s a sidewalk and the road with better lighting and more safety. She doesn’t carry a flashlight and looks to be around her 60s, walking quickly.
I feel like walking so close to houses at night, especially for an older woman, doesn’t seem safe. It’s odd behavior. What can I do about it?
She could be scouting for stuff to steal, so don’t leave anything out in the open. Or maybe she just has a weird habit and walks the same route every night. Make sure you have a camera on your garage too. You could wait by the car one night and ask her why she’s doing it.
Maybe she’s had some bad experiences near the street, like harassment or run-ins with careless drivers. The route she’s taking might feel much safer for her. Since she’s moving quickly, I’d probably just let her be.
Noelle said:
Maybe ask her directly, or ask the police to check it out. She might just be scouting, but she could also just like taking an unusual route.