This is a reminder from local authorities regarding after hours disturbances.
Residents are advised that if someone knocks on your door after midnight claiming to be returning something you lost,
“you should not open the door under any circumstances.”
Several individuals have reported receiving items they do not remember losing,
including keys, photographs, clothing, and in some cases private documents that were never reported missing.
“Officials would like to clarify that no official recovery efforts are currently underway,”
and no personnel have been dispatched to return lost property due to current budgetary and funding restrictions. If an unpackaged item is left outside your door, do not bring it inside.
“Leave it where it is, and contact local services as soon as possible.”
Unless said item is discovered after sunset, in which case, please wait until sunrise the next morning. Repeat, there are no local law enforcement or similar agencies currently focused, or even concerned with the recovery of personal items, beyond what may have occurred during a criminal investigation. If the person outside insists they know you, or begins listing personal details to gain your trust, do not engage, regardless of how familiar they appear to be.
Wait until they leave. They always leave.
Eventually.
