[springfield]

A neighbor told me yesterday that her husband caught a man in their yard cutting roses and putting them in a cooler. When he asked him what he was doing, the guy just said "I like roses. " The neighbor asked him to leave or he would call the police. He just continued to stand there. Their next door neighbor said there were 2 men in their yard looking around. One of them matched the description of the "rose thief." This is just creepy having strangers wandering around in ones yard.

[graciegirl]

VERY strange!!! Annoying, Outrageous.


Their moms didn't get the part about STAY OUTA THEIR YARD and DON'T TOUCH IT IF IT ISN'T YOURS across.


What part of town do you live in?

[missypie]

It's called stealing.

[jblum315]

I used to have day lilies growing in profusion along the edges of my lot in NY and people would just help themselves until I had no blooms left. Never saw anyone doing it. . .

[eremite06]

People steal a lot of items from restaurants as well, ie., salt & pepper shakers from Ruby Tuesday.

[Villageshooter]

conceal an carry is for a reason,,,, go out with a shotgun,,, and this will be the last time they ever come around,,,

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Villageshooter

conceal an carry is for a reason,,,, go out with a shotgun,,, and this will be the last time they ever come around,,,

In fact, EVERYONE will stop coming around.

[blueash]

Originally Posted by Villageshooter

conceal an carry is for a reason,,,, go out with a shotgun,,, and this will be the last time they ever come around,,,

And then prepare yourself for the cost of a legal bill which you will richly deserve. Rose theft/trespass hardly qualify as capital offenses nor rise to the level of requiring self defense. However threatening others with a gun. Sadly I don't believe based on your name and your posting history that you meant your comment as a joke.

[gerryann]

Alzeimers or dementia come to mind.....misunderstanding what they are doing...

[Villageshooter]

Originally Posted by blueash

And then prepare yourself for the cost of a legal bill which you will richly deserve. Rose theft/trespass hardly qualify as capital offenses nor rise to the level of requiring self defense. However threatening others with a gun. Sadly I don't believe based on your name and your posting history that you meant your comment as a joke.

no where did i say shoot them,, NEVER,,, i carry my gun like i wear my watch,, i realize the law, and the ramifications,, but i surely would send a message to the rose thiefs, if that is what they are in my yard for, which i highly doubt,,i wear very loose fitting underwear,, i never get my panties in a wad over ANYTHING,, you might want to try it,,,, we all have less days ahead of us then we have behind us,,

[BobnBev]

Could be casing the neighborhood for their next break-in.

If you didn't, you should have called the Sheriff immediately.

[Irish Red]

Originally Posted by Villageshooter

conceal an carry is for a reason,,,, go out with a shotgun,,, and this will be the last time they ever come around,,,

If someone is trespassing on my property and refuses to leave, I would feel threatened. I have no idea if this person is dangerous. I would call the police, copy down the car tags, and show him that I'm going to defend myself.

[loonlovers]

Did this actually happen in The Villages? If not, this post may cause undue concern. Naturally, we all want to be aware of what goes on in our neighborhoods, but let's not frighten or incite people unnecessarily.

[kagney123]

Originally Posted by Irish Red

If someone is trespassing on my property and refuses to leave, I would feel threatened. I have no idea if this person is dangerous. I would call the police, copy down the car tags, and show him that I'm going to defend myself.

Yes I agree and taking a few pics with your phone will help also.

[kagney123]

Originally Posted by Villageshooter

no where did i say shoot them,, NEVER,,, i carry my gun like i wear my watch,, i realize the law, and the ramifications,, but i surely would send a message to the rose thiefs, if that is what they are in my yard for, which i highly doubt,,i wear very loose fitting underwear,, i never get my panties in a wad over ANYTHING,, you might want to try it,,,, we all have less days ahead of us then we have behind us,,

I agree except for the your term: "very loose fitting underware"

Tried that once got my ankles twisted and almost broke my nose!