Calling 999 on this occasion wasn't warranted but I was at the window with the phone just in case. But long would it have taken for them to arrive!
I remember one occasion when our business was burgled and I was called out. The police complete with a dog were actually waiting for me and - they made me go in first! I've never got over that. Their excuse was that 'I knew the building'! Yet on another occasion when I was on my own and someone 'mooned' at my study window, I reported it just for the record but they hurtled round to make sure I was alright as I was on my own which was thoughtful - although it could be that they weren't so busy that night!
It's sad though that many of us feel we have to think twice before acting. When I pointed out to DH that I was watching his pockets he said he hadn't thought of that. I used to be in the probation service so perhaps that has made me more wary as well.
In light of our current weather.......
Water Pollution -“ A National Disgrace”? A case for renationalisation?