Move somewhere else? I don't know if you should call the police, they won't be able to do too much about this. I do think your brother has a problem though. So do you actually. Getting a lock should help.
Can i call the police on someone who tries to take my xbox out of my room?
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Wow, you would call the cops on your brother?
WOW, you would call the cops on your brother because he wants to use your xbox?
WOW!!!
Having gotten that out of my system:
DO. NOT. CALL. THE. POLICE.
Maybe kick your brothers ass.
Get a hold of your parents, and have them sort that out. I don't care that they're "not around", get them around then!
Also, all this for an xbox? Buy your brother an xbox and kick him out of the house. Tell him to play with it in the lawn, or sober up and calm the fuck down.
EDIT:
DO NOT RAT YOUR BROTHER OUT. SERIOUSLY. (Stressed again, because a lot of idiots are waving the notion about. Do not even threaten to rat him out.)
In caps, because it is THAT important. Help him seek help if it is that much of a problem, but do NOT tell the police.
WOW, you would call the cops on your brother because he wants to use your xbox?
WOW!!!
Having gotten that out of my system:
DO. NOT. CALL. THE. POLICE.
Maybe kick your brothers ass.
Get a hold of your parents, and have them sort that out. I don't care that they're "not around", get them around then!
Also, all this for an xbox? Buy your brother an xbox and kick him out of the house. Tell him to play with it in the lawn, or sober up and calm the fuck down.
EDIT:
DO NOT RAT YOUR BROTHER OUT. SERIOUSLY. (Stressed again, because a lot of idiots are waving the notion about. Do not even threaten to rat him out.)
In caps, because it is THAT important. Help him seek help if it is that much of a problem, but do NOT tell the police.
yes you could but they would come out and tell you there is nothing they can do because it isn't actually being stolen or vandalized. They don't stop bickering between siblings unless it gets physical. Also they will not arrest or remove the friends because 1. they aren't doing anything wrong I assume other than annoying you and 2. You are not the homeowner so you have no say as to what goes on on the property. It would be up to your parents.Azaraxzealot said:
I'm no layer but unless he took it and sold it for drugs you probably could not get the cops on him or the "shady" friends just for being shady. Calling the cops could also get your brother in more trouble for position. I have no idea of your relationship with your brother is like but he is your brother so it depends. I hope your situation improves and hopefully you brother's drug ?problem? gets better as well.Azaraxzealot said:
Yes, the OP should get him help.glodud said:
However, people who abuse substances may often steal to get whatever drug money they can. They're a main source of minor robberies- they don't care about the consequences of robbing a convenience mart if they can get the $40 in the cash drawer for more crack.
Setting and enforcing healthy boundaries, such as ownership of a console can be a good thing in a situation with drug issues. Having the opportunity to behave cordially can be a sort of support for them.
Of course, I have no idea how serious the drug issue in question is, so it may not be dire enough for this to apply.
Next time you see your parents, draw up a rental agreement for your room. Say that you'll pay (or do so much work around the house) as rent, make it clear that no one else is to have access to it, and then install a keylock. By doing that, you make the room your property, and if he breaks in, it's trespassing.
You can try getting him help, but until an addict is ready to be helped, you're just wasting your time and energy. Let him know that you'll be there when he's ready, and leave it at that.
Just because he's your brother doesn't give him the right to treat you like that, nor should you feel bad for attempting to call the authorities. I understand (and I think a lot of people responding here don't understand it) that this isn't about the XBox. It's about the violation of your property, and the behavior of your brother.
Also, try going down to a local police station and ask to speak to someone about it. Don't say that you're trying to get him dealt with, or make it sound like an emergency. Just be honest about what's going on, and ask what your options are. This way, you can find out the best way to handle it in regards to the authorities without calling them out. Any good officer will be willing to sit with you for 15 minutes or so at the station (as opposed when they are out on patrol responding to calls and have to come to you).
You can try getting him help, but until an addict is ready to be helped, you're just wasting your time and energy. Let him know that you'll be there when he's ready, and leave it at that.
Just because he's your brother doesn't give him the right to treat you like that, nor should you feel bad for attempting to call the authorities. I understand (and I think a lot of people responding here don't understand it) that this isn't about the XBox. It's about the violation of your property, and the behavior of your brother.
Also, try going down to a local police station and ask to speak to someone about it. Don't say that you're trying to get him dealt with, or make it sound like an emergency. Just be honest about what's going on, and ask what your options are. This way, you can find out the best way to handle it in regards to the authorities without calling them out. Any good officer will be willing to sit with you for 15 minutes or so at the station (as opposed when they are out on patrol responding to calls and have to come to you).
First of all, assuming that you were originally going to say something about how you could get caught by the authorities for having a picture of yourself doing drugs, then he's right, you cannot get charged with the use of drugs at all. What you can only get charged with is possession or intent to sell.Azaraxzealot said:
Second of all, have you ever considered the fact that this kind of behaviour goes both ways?
"Me: You shouldn't have a picture of yourself doing drugs right on your cell phone background. You know you-"
Maybe try not antagonising him by telling him what he should or shouldn't do. Granted, your brother was being very immature. However, I can relate to that. My brothers used to be very condescending as well and it does become very easy to act the way your brother has. Since they've stopped doing that, i've actually found that I get along with my brothers very well.
Lastly, don't call the police. It's a waste of time. Frankly its an xbox. Who really gives a shit? Your just getting the police involved which isn't something anybody wants if they can get avoid it. Which is most definitely the case here. If you were to call the police then it would be, to put it bluntly, pathetic.
PS: Out of curiosity, what drugs does your brother take?
So we're advocating physical violence, but not police involvement for theft and possession of illegal substances? Just wanted to make sure here.s0denone said:
Calling the police about your brother's theft of your XBox will likely not work. Calling them about his drug habit will. And take it from someone who had a younger brother with a drug habit: They don't get better on their own. He needs to be taken away from that culture, and he isn't going to choose to walk away. Jail time, rehab, something NEEDS to happen to solve this problem. My little brother is serving 9-12 in Spain right now because of his drug habit. Don't let the same happen to yours.
if it was just your brother, no, that's stupid.
if it's your brother and his shady freinds, yes, but remember, if the cops come over, your brother and his freinds will likely get caught and arrested for possession. do you wanna be that one kid who rats on people? cz that's not cool, BUT, it might be necessary.
if it's your brother and his shady freinds, yes, but remember, if the cops come over, your brother and his freinds will likely get caught and arrested for possession. do you wanna be that one kid who rats on people? cz that's not cool, BUT, it might be necessary.
You can legally do it, but it could take a while for them to get to you (priorities) and they might not be too happy. Generally, you want to keep your law enforcement, fire service and medical services happy, I like to hold doors and stuff for them.
Your mistake is captured in the phrase "technically speaking".
"Technically speaking", you can pull all kinds of quasi-legal shenanigans. Yes, even against your own family.
This however, will not improve the situation. You need your own place or at LEAST a securely locked door.
Finally, one more thing. I don't mean this in a bad way, but you need to grow a bit of a spine. Just because Mom & Dad aren't around doesn't mean it's OK to escalate the complaining to the police. Not over an Xbox. Over his drug habit, maybe. Video game console no.
"Technically speaking", you can pull all kinds of quasi-legal shenanigans. Yes, even against your own family.
This however, will not improve the situation. You need your own place or at LEAST a securely locked door.
Finally, one more thing. I don't mean this in a bad way, but you need to grow a bit of a spine. Just because Mom & Dad aren't around doesn't mean it's OK to escalate the complaining to the police. Not over an Xbox. Over his drug habit, maybe. Video game console no.
You absolutely COULD call the cops on your brother, but I wouldn't recommend it. Instead, immediately tell your brother to cease his thieving actions. If he doesn't, he is taking your property, and you can do anything reasonable (the key word is 'reasonable) that you must do to get your property back. If he doesn't give it back, push him, shove him, punch him, etc., so long as it doesn't do much damage. If this succeeds and he succumbs to your force, the XBOX now back in your possession, all's well. If he fights back, you can now REALLY cause him some harm, as he has taken your property without your consent and at length has refused to give it back after many warnings, etc, and now he's HIT YOU for trying to separate YOU from YOUR OWN PROPERTY. If the cops get involved, they will recognize that he's an addict, he will be arrested, and he will most likely cease to be a great factor in your life.
Problem solved.
Problem solved.
Yes its your property. THough its all rather pointless and out be much more easily fixed by buying some locks for your door.