[elkfersupper]

Why do these threads draw “those people”? In my mind, the only mistake made by the owner was *not* calling legitimate cops immediately to report the extremely suspicious, potentially criminal activity going on around his house.

I've done that and wound up being arrested for making a false police report.

What would be your alternative solution?

[Salamander]

Since I’ve never heard of such a thing happening to anyone else, I have to presume your state must be one miserable place to live.

My alternative was as stated; stay -inside- and ready to defend myself against anyone who breaks in.

No warrant equals no invite inside.

Period.