Our usual delivery woman, Sarah, always took time to admire my garden. But when she arrived last Thursday, she barely spoke – just thrust the bag at me with trembling hands. Only later did I notice her note inside: “Your trash cans don’t look right.”
The discovery of burglary tools hidden in our recycling bin confirmed my worst fears. The police recognized the setup immediately – it matched several recent home invasions where thieves used chemical agents to bypass door locks.
Within hours, my house became the most secure on the block. The surveillance cameras we installed captured clear footage of suspicious activity that very night, leading to two arrests.
Sarah later confessed she’d seen strangers lurking near our property during previous deliveries. Her bravery gave us the warning we needed to protect what matters most.
