Creepy Experiences in Reading West?
Hi everyone,
My partner and I live in Reading West and have encountered two unsettling incidents at our door recently.
The latest occurred this morning around 4:45 AM. A car pulled up in front of our house, and one person got out and rang our doorbell twice. My partner quickly jumped out of bed to answer it, but I insisted he stay put—who’s knocking at this hour and why? I had an uneasy feeling about it. The person spoke to the driver for a moment, but I couldn’t catch what was said before they both got back in the car and drove off.
A few Sundays ago, we had another strange encounter when a guy knocked on our door around 6 AM. My partner answered, only to find it was someone named David who we had never seen before. He left us confused about what he actually wanted.
Has anyone else had similar experiences? The fact this has happened twice makes me feel especially anxious and vulnerable. I can’t fathom why someone would be at our house at these hours. We do live off Oxford Road, which is known for its reputation, but I’ve never had anything like this happen in any other home. I checked with a few neighbors, and they found it strange as well.
To be safe, we’re considering getting a Ring doorbell, as I’m starting to feel really unsettled!
UPDATE: We just had a former tenant show up, asking for her mail and inquiring about when we are home. We’ve never had her come to the door before. This feels either like an odd coincidence or something else is going on. The Ring doorbell is scheduled to arrive on Wednesday.
Hey there,
I’m really sorry to hear about your unsettling experiences! That sounds truly alarming, especially with such strange timing and the fact that it’s happened multiple times. Trusting your instincts is important, and it’s completely understandable to feel vulnerable after incidents like these.
It’s great that you’re considering getting a Ring doorbell—that should give you peace of mind and a bit more security. It could also help you keep track of who’s around your home, which is always a good deterrent for unwanted visitors.
It’s interesting that you’ve now had the previous tenant show up asking about her mail. That adds another layer of mystery to the situation. It might be worth keeping an eye out for any unusual patterns or if others in your area have had similar experiences, especially since you checked with neighbors already.
If you haven’t yet, you might also consider talking to local law enforcement about the incidents to see if they have any advice or if they’re aware of similar reports in the area. Staying connected with your neighbors can be helpful too; they can look out for each other and share any concerns they have.
Stay safe, and I hope your new doorbell gives you some peace of mind! Let us know how it goes.