Patrick sat on the front stoop, staring at the empty spot where the package had been. He felt a deep sense of violation, as though his privacy had been invaded. Patrick had hoped the police would be able to identify the culprit, though he knew the chances were slim.
After what seemed like an eternity, he finally saw a police car pull up in front of his house. A uniformed officer stepped out and approached him. The officer asked, “Are you the one who reported the stolen package?”