Last night, I had something weird happen at my house. I was sitting at the dining table, that looks out a north facing window onto the covered stoop of my front door. The blind was drawn. About 930 PM, the door bell rang. I did not respond immediately, but when I did, all I did was look out the front window. I young man, Anglo, I think, with curly hair, glasses and a grayish shirt, maybe a hoodie, was walking away.
I was disconcerted, and after some deliberation, decided to call the Lubbock Police Department. I used the non-emergency number. I explained my concern, and that while I was disconcerted, I was also concerned that the young man might need some help that I was uncomfortable opening my door and finding out about. I was told they would send officers to check.
I was treated courteously and seriously, although they may have thought I was wasting their time. I hope not, but I do not know. I did not want this person to come back and try to invade my home, but my front porch light was one of the few on in my neighborhood, so he may have needed some help and tried the house with a light on. I don't know.
I hope the young man is okay.
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