You gotta move out of that neighborhood Ron ;-O

Funny, somehow I never pictured druggies as caring much for flowers. Well, growing pot, maybe. I wonder if she might be selling them?

Good luck to you, Ron. At least maybe once she knows that she's been identified she'll stop stealing your plants.

Karen

Well, I'm really glad you know, and that the police will be coming, but I still feel for you for all the losses.
I agree that you shouldn't confront her, let the law take care of it, because if she's nutty she could say you did something to her, blah blah, then you get in trouble.
She's not worth it!
Good luck with resolving it all!

I'm so glad to hear the thief has been identified, but I agree, let the police deal with it. I'll bet she has been selling the plants for money for drugs, which is a real bummer, cause it means you will not find the plants at her place, she has probably already sold them off.

Hope it all works out, and she at least stops stealing them, now that you know she's the one.

Let us know. It's very sad.

I can't believe how lucky you are to at least have found out who it was - but now that you know who it is - it seems that person is quite capable of anything at this point - so be extra careful in a personal confrontation. Take the approach that as long as she never does it again, you will forgive her and then try and advise her to seek some help.... I think that will help you keep on the right side of this "nut"... and feel good about yourself at the same time.

Carrie (Still, I would invest in some outside cameras... or as trudi suggested - maybe it's time to move out of that neighborhood - it sounds as though you may need a change for the better.

:-( So sorry. It really is sad.

Glad you found the theif.
Must be different areas we live in. The druggies around here grow their own pot plants and are into plants. In fact some of the seed starting and propagation books I have are from a guy that was in jail for numerous years and was helping the jail landscapers. These books have the prison stamps on the inside.
The town druggies in this area steal car, truck batteries and tools usually, not plants.

I had a friend who is a recovering heroin addict and he was once (at least) arrested for stealing steaks from the grocery store (and he stole them to sell them, not to eat them). So I would not be at all surprised if the plant thief is selling the plants. Hey it's the time of year-- there's a market for flowers. And hanging baskets??? We all know how much those cost at garden centers. She could sell them for $10 bucks on the street and that would be a great deal. All she'd have to do is hang out in a parking lot at a store, or anywhere that people are going to and from work.

Sad, this age we live in. But I'm glad the mystery is solved.

Linda

Glad to hear the mystery has been solved. I agree with the others - let the police handle it. She may not only be a druggie but also have some mental problems. It does seem to be a strange combination and you just never know what can trigger a person off....

Lynne

On the positive side, at least it wasn't one of your closest neighbors. That would have made for a lot of discomfort. Also sounds like some of your other neighbors were looking out for you, following her home. :-)

Ron, I'm so glad you've identified the plant thief. I have to agree with others here, though: please let the police confront her, for your own safety. I'm glad your neighbors are looking out for you - that's the mark of a GOOD neighborhood. Don't let a lone thief discourage you from staying in your home and enjoying your garden.

I live in a pleasant little neighborhood, with 98% great neighbors. Still, around the corner from us is a rental that has had troublesome tenants for the past year (drug-related issues). The neighbors closest to that house have kept a log of all suspected drug-related activity (including strange cars and taxis stopping there at all hours), and kept the police and the landlord informed. (The police have been at that house many times already.) This week, it appears that the troublesome tenants are moving. This exact same thing happened with another rental down the street several years ago. Finally the landlord sold that house, and a new family cleaned it up and moved in. If you're not in danger, stand your ground - it's YOUR home.

Okay, no more soapbox!

Laurel

So Gald you have a clue who has done this. Figures was some one that lived close enough to you, that did more then notice your plants. Hope this will stop the plants missing.

ML

Any updates? I'm curious how this was resolved.

Cops took a report and said they would talk to her and get back to me.
It will be a week this Monday and havn't heard anything.
Ron

Next time plant poison ivy.

Have any more plants disappeared this week?

Karen

No ( knock on wood )
Ron

It's the crackies and the street alcoholics that steal plants from me! They most often sell them for a buck or two. One lady asked me for a flat of plants, and I did give them to her. Then a kid on the street is telling me she was taking FLATS out of my back yard. Sadly these where plants grown by the disabled adults at the church I attend, and I sell them on weekends from home, and at the farmers market.

Substance abuse will make you stoop to lower levels than you ever thought you could fall. I hope that woman finds some help.

girlgroupgirl

Ron: Good, hopefully your plants are safe from theft now.

Karen