From Janice on Nextdoor
Last night my dog alerted me to a prowler in my front yard around 3:30. I saw an African American male age 20-30, about 5’8″, average to slender build, short dark hair, grey jacket, dark clothing with a small black bag just inside the gate to my front yard. He had a flashlight and seemed to be looking for something on the ground. I called 911 and stayed on the phone with the dispatcher for about 15 minutes while waiting for Officers to arrive. I think 3-4 cars showed up. While on the phone with the dispatcher my dog went downstairs to the door to my back yard and barked. The prowler was found in my fenced back yard. He told the officer that he was charging his cell phone. As far as I know nothing was taken from my property. I agreed to file charges and appear in court. The prowler was arrested.
This morning I found he had left doors open to my tool shed, an outdoor cabinet and the door to an equipment room. I’m proud of my dog for alerting me to this prowler. Without her loud angry barking I would not have known anyone was in my yard and the prowler would not have been arrested. Happy New Year. Be safe.