Recommended solutions to a neighborhood thief

LoFive · Aug 11, 2022

I'm having an issue with a neighborhood thief stealing my plants since last year. I have cameras this time but obviously it's pretty easy to hide your face. He is strapped with a gun when confronted.

I'm too old for this shit and I have too much to lose going to jail especially over weed. I do live in a legal state of up to 4 plants. Does anyone have any recommendations on deterring or catching this bastard without legal consequence? Maybe a tiny tracking device with GPS history I can attach to the plant inconspicuously? I know, just grow inside... but I enjoy growing outdoors as it is way more cost efficient.

2Bad · Aug 11, 2022

LoFive said:
I'm having an issue with a neighborhood thief stealing my plants since last year. I have cameras this time but obviously it's pretty easy to hide your face. He is strapped with a gun when confronted.

I'm too old for this shit and I have too much to lose going to jail especially over weed. I do live in a legal state of up to 4 plants. Does anyone have any recommendations on deterring or catching this bastard without legal consequence? Maybe a tiny tracking device with GPS history I can attach to the plant inconspicuously? I know, just grow inside... but I enjoy growing outdoors as it is way more cost efficient.

Are you confronting him at his house or yours? I'd shoot him on your property if you have a stand your ground law. What a lazy fucking fuck.

Justlovetogrow · Aug 11, 2022

Seems a lot of people on here having this problem atm lazy stealing fkrs as I keep saying get ya selves a good guard dog that will stop em I HATE THIEVES

freezeland2 · Aug 11, 2022

LoFive said:
I'm having an issue with a neighborhood thief stealing my plants since last year. I have cameras this time but obviously it's pretty easy to hide your face. He is strapped with a gun when confronted.

I'm too old for this shit and I have too much to lose going to jail especially over weed. I do live in a legal state of up to 4 plants. Does anyone have any recommendations on deterring or catching this bastard without legal consequence? Maybe a tiny tracking device with GPS history I can attach to the plant inconspicuously? I know, just grow inside... but I enjoy growing outdoors as it is way more cost efficient.

If you got a legal count of plants, and catch him on video I’d contact your LEO. No better then any other thief that steals something else. They are all scum.

mysticepipedon · Aug 11, 2022

Growing outside isn't cost efficient if you don't get to harvest.

If confronting him is dangerous, a mean dog in the yard can work wonders. You can also string some wires at ankle height and make him trip into something nasty but non-lethal. Figure out what route he's taking to your plants. falling into a pan of grease, shit, bleach solution, etc, can mess up a guy's day.

But regardless of what you do, unless you kill him or have him arrested, you need another place to grow.

dean1963 · Aug 11, 2022

i assume he does this at night?
2 foot strips of 5/8" plywood with a ton of nails thru it pointing up surrounding the girls would make for a bad night.
i saw a builder do that once when thieves stole from his job site.
prick never told me though, and i started the job in the winter when it was still dark. thankfully i had my headlights on so i could plug in lights.
ripped a big enough strip off him when he showed up he felt bad and bought me a 24 of beer.
lol

Ponky · Aug 11, 2022

Sorry bruh. There's only one answer for an armed thief. I don't think it's worth it. Unless you're into it. Then hell yeah brother. Be judicious. Don't miss.

Buzzzz · Aug 11, 2022

LoFive said:
I'm having an issue with a neighborhood thief stealing my plants since last year. I have cameras this time but obviously it's pretty easy to hide your face. He is strapped with a gun when confronted.

I'm too old for this shit and I have too much to lose going to jail especially over weed. I do live in a legal state of up to 4 plants. Does anyone have any recommendations on deterring or catching this bastard without legal consequence? Maybe a tiny tracking device with GPS history I can attach to the plant inconspicuously? I know, just grow inside... but I enjoy growing outdoors as it is way more cost efficient.

Buy an electric fencing kit

ritoMox · Aug 11, 2022

LoFive said:
I'm having an issue with a neighborhood thief stealing my plants since last year. I have cameras this time but obviously it's pretty easy to hide your face. He is strapped with a gun when confronted.

I'm too old for this shit and I have too much to lose going to jail especially over weed. I do live in a legal state of up to 4 plants. Does anyone have any recommendations on deterring or catching this bastard without legal consequence? Maybe a tiny tracking device with GPS history I can attach to the plant inconspicuously? I know, just grow inside... but I enjoy growing outdoors as it is way more cost efficient.

If the dude is armed, it's a good idea to assume he's willing to use it. A dog? No, he will just shoot it. Booby traps? No, that will piss him off and make him come for you. Best course of action at this point is to make him think you've given up growing. But then, maybe he will think you moved indoors and try to break in. If weed is legal in your state, then that weed in your yard is your personal property. Tough spot. Maybe putting a note on a plant telling him you're willing to help him grow will solve it all. Who knows. Tough spot.

1diesel1 · Aug 11, 2022

dean1963 said:
i assume he does this at night?
2 foot strips of 5/8" plywood with a ton of nails thru it pointing up surrounding the girls would make for a bad night.
i saw a builder do that once when thieves stole from his job site.
prick never told me though, and i started the job in the winter when it was still dark. thankfully i had my headlights on so i could plug in lights.
ripped a big enough strip off him when he showed up he felt bad and bought me a 24 of beer.
lol

You do that you open yourself to serious liability, be prepared to spend thousands on attorney fees when he gets scum ball attorney.

Moshmen · Aug 11, 2022

2Bad said:
Are you confronting him at his house or yours? I'd shoot him on your property if you have a stand your ground law. What a lazy fucking fuck.

I think stand ur ground is only here in Fla right now?

goodlyf · Aug 11, 2022

1diesel1 said:
You do that you open yourself to serious liability, be prepared to spend thousands on attorney fees when he gets scum ball attorney.

Just put up clearly posted signs. WARNING BOOBIE TRAPPED STAY OUT!!!

1diesel1 · Aug 11, 2022

goodlyf said:
Just put up clearly posted signs. WARNING BOOBIE TRAPPED STAY OUT!!!

Does not matter, it is illegal to do what you are suggesting. You will loose in court!!
You have admitted to setting a trap that harmed another person!
You clearly did this to hurt someone!
I completely understand this concept and approve of it.
But if you fuck the guy up to the point of severely hurting him he will own your house and your paychecks for years to come.

Ponky · Aug 11, 2022

Moshmen said:
I think stand ur ground is only here in Fla right now?

No it's a bunch of places. Plus expanded carry laws.

Bib4tuna · Aug 11, 2022

Maybe try inducing hemaphrodite plants. Maybe he doesn’t notice & it fucks up his whole grow?

Bib4tuna · Aug 11, 2022

I had this issue with my outdoor plants before. Someone keep stealing my plants right at harvest. It’s a bitch man!

Shaded_One · Aug 11, 2022

Grow some CBD plants? lol

Bib4tuna · Aug 11, 2022

I like the boards with nails. That will make for a very bad day!

Bib4tuna · Aug 11, 2022

Hell,set a bear trap!

dean1963 · Aug 11, 2022

1diesel1 said:
Does not matter, it is illegal to do what you are suggesting. You will loose in court!!
You have admitted to setting a trap that harmed another person!
You clearly did this to hurt someone!
I completely understand this concept and approve of it.
But if you fuck the guy up to the point of severely hurting him he will own your house and your paychecks for years to come.

wood burns and nails can be put in the neighbourhood garbage can.
no evidence, no conviction
i dunno what to say, but i absolutely have zero use or pity for thieves. i once had my truck with every tool i own in it stolen.

Recommended solutions to a neighborhood thief

Recommended solutions to a neighborhood thief

LoFive

2Bad

Justlovetogrow

freezeland2

mysticepipedon

dean1963

Ponky

Buzzzz

ritoMox

1diesel1

Moshmen

goodlyf

1diesel1

Ponky

Bib4tuna

Bib4tuna

Shaded_One

Bib4tuna

Bib4tuna

dean1963

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