'Lily White' Warned Me About Her Uninvited Doorbell Ringer

I was called today by a female friend who goes by 'Lily White.' She's also actively involved in community safety watch.

This afternoon an uninvited door bell ringer climbed her stairs and rang the bell. He left after not getting a response.

Less skeptical souls will wonder what was amiss about this moment in time.

New Orleans is infamous for home invaders, burglars and at large lurkers. So much so that 'ready residents' are reticent to open doors on a whim. My friend is one of those ready folks.

A common trick of intruders is catching homeowners off guard to force their way into residences.

Especially those of women who live alone.

She didn't answer her door but did review security cameras to document this encounter with footage and photos.

If this uninvited doorbell ringer wasn't up to anything, she can chalk it up as a surprise preparedness drill.

However, if he was up to something, she's now alerted and I am too.

Here is my 'Borrow A Brother' or community watch idea in action: networking mobilized citizens to stay a step ahead of possible trouble.

Nadra Enzi ska Cap Black does 'Borrow A Brother' volunteer safety escorts for female friends and worthy causes in New Orleans.