She explained that thieves routinely leap the fence into our yard and then leap out again on the other side with stolen goods. Her tale told, she walked away. Overhearing this exchange, the officer on the phone asked if we still needed help. When I pleaded, she told me in a tone used to indulge spoiled children that she would send a cruiser over shortly. We've been telling her to stay out.
People have no respect for themselves.
We're glad you're here. A police car arrived as we carried the last load into the house. I told the officer about the two women, and he explained how I could file a report that would allow police to arrest anyone on our property, even when we were not there to file a complaint. With a report on file, we would be prefab victims. We did not want to believe her.