PORTSMOUTH, OH — A creepy handwritten note left on a parked car has one Portsmouth woman wondering:
Who’s sending messages… and why?
The mystery unfolded after an 11th Street resident called 911 requesting to speak with an officer after discovering a strange note left on her vehicle.
The message read:
“I didn’t like you then. I don’t like you now.”
Naturally, that raised a few questions.
📹 Security Footage Reveals Unexpected Visitor
Officers reviewed surveillance footage from nearby businesses and discovered the note had apparently been placed on the car by an elderly woman.
The problem?
The vehicle owner said she didn’t recognize the woman at all.
According to the report, the caller believed the bizarre message might somehow be connected to ongoing family drama involving an aunt.
Police documented the incident but determined there was no immediate criminal offense and nothing further to investigate at the time.
⚠️ Creepy? Yes. Criminal? Not Necessarily.
As unsettling as incidents like this can feel, leaving a rude or cryptic note usually isn’t illegal by itself unless it crosses into:
- Threats of violence
- Harassment
- Stalking
- Repeated unwanted contact
- Or property damage
That often leaves police with limited options unless the behavior escalates.
💡 What Should You Do If Something Like This Happens?
Experts recommend:
✅ Save the note
✅ Take photos
✅ Preserve surveillance footage
✅ Document dates and times
✅ Avoid confronting suspicious people alone
And if the behavior continues:
➡️ File additional reports
➡️ Seek protection orders if threats escalate
➡️ Notify neighbors or property management if appropriate
❗ The Bigger Reality
Family disputes, neighborhood feuds, and social media drama increasingly spill into the real world in strange ways.
Sometimes it’s angry Facebook posts.
Sometimes it’s anonymous notes on windshields.
And sometimes, apparently…
it’s a mystery grandma delivering cryptic insults in the middle of the night.