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February 6, 2009 at 4:33 pm #589707
rugsmithMemberHi – I had a man wearing a Comcast shirt come to my door yesterday – I said I wasn’t interested but he said he was just coming around to all the houses in the neighborhood letting them know there would be Comcast vans on the street the next couple of days. Then he did try to sell me cable services. Anyway – I didn’t think much of it, but this morning my car doors were ajar and the glove box was open. Several items were scattered around the floor boards but it doesn’t appear that anything was stolen. I don’t know if the timing is a coincidence but it seems a little suspicious.
My question is – does anyone know if it’s Comcast’s policy to send people door-to-door like that? I will call Comcast this morning but I imagine I’ll be on hold for a long time, so I thought I’d post here first.
Thanks!
February 6, 2009 at 4:39 pm #657416
flowerpetalMemberSo sorry this happened to your property. I hope you have called the police department. Even if nothing is missing from your car, they like to know what the patterns are of theft or attempted theft. I think they would be interested in knowing about the caller at your door. He should have been displaying a badge or identification showing that he is permitted to go door to door. Shirts like he was wearing could be bought used at Value Village or similar places.
Good luck!
February 6, 2009 at 4:41 pm #657417
DunnoParticipantShort answer, yes.
In fact the Seattle area’s regional manager of sales came to my home.
Lets call it getting out of the ivory tower?
February 6, 2009 at 4:43 pm #657418
rugsmithMemberThanks for the info – he was wearing a badge of some sort but I didn’t look at it. It seemed normal at the time. Maybe there’s no connection between the car prowl and the Comcast guy.
I hadn’t thought about it but I will go ahead and call the police to let them know. I’m pretty sure nothing is missing but it’s a little alarming all the same.
February 6, 2009 at 4:44 pm #657419
rugsmithMemberOk I think I’ll skip the call to Comcast and save some time – ha! Thanks for letting me know.
February 6, 2009 at 4:51 pm #657420
DunnoParticipantBTW,
I just leave my car unlocked. Too expensive to replace the broken glass. I’ve noticed over the years that tough times equal more car prowls. My car, three times in the last 3 months, I alway leave a buck or two in change and a breakfast bar, so far so good. Pretty sad.
Try reporting it to police. It’s worse than waiting for the cable or phone folks.
In fact, a good idea would be to have a spot here on the blog to put the latest?
February 6, 2009 at 5:03 pm #657421
flowerpetalMemberThat’s an unusual strategy Dunno. I’m not sure if it would “work” for me; but it does have compassion to it.
My other, more suspicious side has darker thoughts. Like feeding raccoons; are you encouraging the thief to be more bold? What would it be like if you went out to your car and someone was sitting in it, rummaging through it? Ignitions are easily (by professional car thieves)toyed with to start and drive away a car. Would that be more likely to happen?
Part of me says I’m being jaded here; the other half says that you have a good heart and this is an act of compassion.
February 6, 2009 at 5:19 pm #657422
DunnoParticipantFlower,
I have a older vehicle. Nothing fancy in it.
I’ve replaced to many windows. Takes time and too much money. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t like this at all. They sweep our alley and others on a regular basis. Security camera would nice but
the cost is too steep. The best answer is a really good car alarm. I would love to catch them in it and talk to whoever this is. I’d try not to be to confrontational.
February 6, 2009 at 5:33 pm #657423
flowerpetalMemberOne safer way to talk to people who break into cars is to volunteer at a youth detention center or some other outreach program. Your heart is in a good place; and perhaps you will always remain safe. And the idea of catching someone in your car and then talking to them causes me to take a deep breath for you.
February 6, 2009 at 5:45 pm #657424
WSBKeymasterBack to the original topic.
From long-ago discussions, we can also confirm Comcast goes door to door.
However, any solicitors in the city of Seattle MUST HAVE AND DISPLAY LICENSES.
Before you spend even a second talking to anyone who comes to the door, ask them to show you said license.
The rules are on our Crime Watch page, which also is “the spot (on this site) for the latest” when people e-mail us about break-ins or other crimes and when we report information gathered from the police etc. … editor@westseattleblog.com
February 6, 2009 at 6:13 pm #657425
DunnoParticipantFlower,
Thanks for the worry. Part of my background is in law enforcement. I do volunteer my time, and have talked to those that car prowl. Many reasons why, and a variety of ethnic background, but most are younger and male. I would not advise anyone not to confront, but call the police.
TR,
I did see the postings on the crime watch. Takes way to long for a police report, even to wait by phone. Still waiting to donect from two weeks ago. Next time I’ll just put in my cross street on the blog.
February 6, 2009 at 11:35 pm #657426
YorkieloverMemberOP
I have experienced the Comcast door to door sales. Last year two individual came to my home offering me discounted services. They had the shirts and the badges. I ended up signing up for discounted services and it was def legitimate. From what I heard, Comcast subcontracts out.
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