Our property has been the victim of relentless vandalism and tresspassing for almost 4 years. If I capture video of a person or group breaking a beer bottle on the sidewalk or our front yard will the police arrest them? I would also be providing the police with a license plate number and a description of the driver and passenger.
2007-11-10 05:55:26 · 9 answers · asked by muffinabundant 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
FYI, we have already files several police reports regarding this. On the days I file the reports and the following few days everything goes quiet, then it all starts over agin.
2007-11-10 05:58:16 · update #1
With positive ID, yes they would have to arrest the perpetrator. I'm sorry you are experiencing this, it sounds awful. Why would anyone harass you like this?! Best wishes to you.
2007-11-10 06:00:15 · answer #1 · answered by sky64 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why have you waited so long to invest in cameras that will protect what you work so hard to have?
If the cost is prohibitive, look into maybe renting the equipment for a while. If the action mellows out after someone sees the cops taking a report, your vandal may be nearby
2007-11-10 07:34:48 · answer #2 · answered by TURANDOT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in a large city, they don't care. They just file a report because they have to. They have to deal with rapes and murders all day, so your vandalism is just an annoyance to them. If you live in a small town, it's a bigger deal to them and they will be more likely to deal with the problem. The truth is, vandalism is a minor offense and they will most likely get a slap on the wrist if they are caught.
2007-11-10 06:06:10 · answer #3 · answered by FSM Raguru AM™ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
check out this... http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/action-to-drive-down-vandalism?version=1
The police may take into account your evidence and will investigate even further, but in order for someone to be prosecuted, it will need to stand in court too.
EDIT: Actually, don't know if it will be relevant as it's a uk sight, but I guess it will give you a little insight.
2007-11-10 06:11:34 · answer #4 · answered by elin j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the cops will arrest them, but if you give them what you have, you are establishing a record of prior complant. That will make it easier to get the problem resolved in the future.
2007-11-10 06:04:26 · answer #5 · answered by Kyle D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you are ina big city with more serious problems, probably not. Unless they do something more serious than breaking a bottle. Now if you live in Mayberry...they might, but sounds like its been going on for a long time. You never know with cops.
2007-11-10 05:58:44 · answer #6 · answered by primalclaws1974 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably with the evidence against them.
2007-11-10 05:58:43 · answer #7 · answered by peaches6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course. dial that 911, and they will come and ask ???'s and just let them know u have video showing who is doing it. they will get arrested for trespassing, and criminal mishef.
2007-11-10 05:59:08 · answer #8 · answered by S-Dot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say yes concrete evidence does'nt lie they can't deny or dismiss your complaint when it there for them to see
2007-11-10 06:01:46 · answer #9 · answered by Sarah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋