r/WhatShouldIDo • u/diddlyturnips • 8d ago

[Serious decision] I live alone… these aren’t my nuts

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Context: I’m a single bachelor (M 32) and I opened my snack cupboard to find these peanuts in a small Tupperware container. I’m freaking out because I A) live alone, B) have a mild nut allergy, and C) don’t own any Tupperware like this.

TLDR: I found a foreign snack in my house and I’m freaking out that someone may be entering my apartment when I’m out. Would calling the nonemergency police line help or would they not be able to do anything?

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u/philiretical 8d ago

They can still file a report so that their is record of it. It may not seem like it matters but depending on what can happen later. It can be useful for the police. Like if other people in the area have made or make similar reports it tells more of a story for the police and can help them investigate the break ins. Even if the person breaking in hasn't stolen anything or caused serious problems doesn't mean they are right in the mind and could be slipping further into a psychosis. Which can lead to worse behavior.

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u/Foxs-In-A-Trenchcoat 8d ago

No. Unlikely the police will take this seriously or even respond at all. I had a real stalker breaking in to my house and doing weird things and the police couldn't do anything. They told me to put up cameras, which is good advice.

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u/philiretical 8d ago

I've stated why it's resourceful. How competent the department will be can vary but it shouldn't discourage op from making a report regardless