Spit! What should I do? File a report or not?

[Known-Background]

I parked my Cybertruck on my sister’s block in Philadelphia this weekend. To be honest, I’ve been afraid to do that for the past two years, so we almost always bring our Model Y instead.

Unfortunately, one of my sister’s neighbors repeatedly spit on my truck throughout the night. Sentry Mode captured the entire incident, including multiple instances of them returning to the truck, walking back into their house afterward, and later getting into a vehicle where the license plate is clearly identifiable to me today.

At this point I’m trying to decide what to do. I’m considering filing a police report, but I’m also mindful that this is my sister’s neighbor and she has to continue living there long after I leave.

For those of you who have experienced intentional vandalism or harassment that was clearly captured on Sentry Mode:

* Did you file a police report?
* What was the outcome?
* Did law enforcement take it seriously?
* Did you confront the person or leave it to the police?
* If you had to do it again, would you handle it differently?

I’m not looking to start a political debate or encourage retaliation. I’m genuinely looking for advice from people who have been through something similar and can share what actually happened in their cases.

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[EasternSP]

I'm sure that whatever the deep resentment was about, it was healthfully satiated by her actions.
I would just let the neighbor know that her actions were recorded on several cameras and if she had some unresolved issues, please, lets discuss them face to face. Her actions are unbecoming of her.

 

[SlegMD]

Talk to your sister and see if she is willing to tolerate this neighbor and whatever aftermath. I don’t think there will be much but there is always a possibility. Neighbors should not cross these lines and it’s good to have a report.

or just leave a courteous note on her windshield… give her the “I know what you did last summer” vibes

 

[dalton108]

No sane police department is going to respond to someone spitting on your vehicle. It’s bullshit, it’s gross; but unless the person is a xenomorph, there’s not gonna be any lasting damage.

My blood would be boiling, and I’m sure yours is too. The legal system is not going to provide a remedy for you. It’s not really designed to.

You can confront this person if you think you’re level-headed enough to do it without it turning violent.

You can retaliate. You can let it go. Here’s what I would do:

I would do a screen capture of her spitting on the vehicle. I would print that out with a note that says, if this happens again, there will be consequences. And I would tape that to her front door and maybe on her car.

Any number of ways you can escalate from there, if she does it again. Public shaming by pasting it all over the neighborhood along her dog walking route. Maybe her boss needs to know?

Maybe her dog goes missing? Who knows? Bad things happen to bad people.

*You are wise to consider the ramifications of anything you do on your sister.

 

[leoaa777]

Oh look, a fat liberal vandalizing someone else’s property. Shocker.

 

[Known-Background]

Thanks, so I’ll just leave a note. And try to de-escalate. She posted it to her block chat her other neighbors are furious.

 

[Cybertruck2024]

It's not worth filing a police report. I don't think the justice system is setup to handle cases versus animals.

All that spit at least gives you some insight into her OF account, without needing to give her a cent of subscription money.

 

[dalton108]

Thanks, so I’ll just leave a note. And try to de-escalate. She posted it to her block chat her other neighbors are furious.

It sucks, but back to the Model Y for the next trip. “An ounce of prevention.” You’re lucky enough to have multiple vehicles- use that to your advantage.

I don’t take my Cybertruck to places where I think it might be vandalized, and I can’t see it. Same way, I don’t take my Corvette just anywhere.

No point in lamenting the way the world is or inviting conflict when you can just avoid unnecessary drama.

 

[REM]

There is no virtue in allowing criminals to continue getting away with clear crimes.

File the report, and give your sister a heads up. Her living next to psychopaths shouldn't deter you from seeking justice.

Who knows, maybe you will end up saving this woman's life, as she may continue spitting on Cybertrucks and one day she runs into someone who absolutely will not tolerate such degenerate, nasty behavior.

Not only would I file with the police, but I would find out who her personal car insurance is an file a claim with them to have it professionally cleaned due to biohazard human fluid that she intentionally spit onto your car. And yes, it's biohazard. You can spread herpes by spitting. Her insurance will pay for your truck to be washed, and her rate will go up.

 

[dalton108]

There is no virtue in allowing criminals to continue getting away with clear crimes.

File the report, and give your sister a heads up. Her living next to psychopaths shouldn't deter you from seeking justice.

Who knows, maybe you will end up saving this woman's life, as she may continue spitting on Cybertrucks and one day she runs into someone who absolutely will not tolerate such degenerate, nasty behavior.

Not only would I file with the police, but I would find out who her personal car insurance is an file a claim with them to have it professionally cleaned due to biohazard human fluid that she intentionally spit onto your car. And yes, it's biohazard. You can spread herpes by spitting. Her insurance will pay for your truck to be washed, and her rate will go up.

What Philadelphia criminal law has she violated, counselor?

 

[Cybertruck2024]

I don't necessarily agree with the subsequent actions of the post, but "unless the person is a xenomorph, there’s not gonna be any lasting damage," was too good to be ignored Dalton.

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

File the report. Blow her up on social media. These people need to learn.

 

[TyPope]

Thanks, so I’ll just leave a note. And try to de-escalate. She posted it to her block chat her other neighbors are furious.

I'd consider adding to the note: I noticed these valve stems stuck in your tires when I was wiping your spit off my truck so I'm returning them here for you. Cheers.

 

[tingmo13]

in the USA Zip code is more important than Genetic Code. She looks ugly and behaves uglier!

 

[hemiarch]

No sane police department is going to respond to someone spitting on your vehicle. It’s bullshit, it’s gross; but unless the person is a xenomorph, there’s not gonna be any lasting damage.

My blood would be boiling, and I’m sure yours is too. The legal system is not going to provide a remedy for you. It’s not really designed to.

You can confront this person if you think you’re level-headed enough to do it without it turning violent.

You can retaliate. You can let it go. Here’s what I would do:

I would do a screen capture of her spitting on the vehicle. I would print that out with a note that says, if this happens again, there will be consequences. And I would tape that to her front door and maybe on her car.

Any number of ways you can escalate from there, if she does it again. Public shaming by pasting it all over the neighborhood along her dog walking route. Maybe her boss needs to know?

Maybe her dog goes missing? Who knows? Bad things happen to bad people.

*You are wise to consider the ramifications of anything you do on your sister.

Just stepping in with the visual aid assist.

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