Patrick met him at the curb, his face showing a mix of anxiety and determination. “Officer Hayes,” Patrick said urgently, “I saw the thief. They were heading towards the woods. I think they’re still nearby.”
Hayes nodded, absorbing the information and noting the woods’s location. “I’ll head that way and see if I can locate them. Can you provide a description?” Patrick detailed the thief’s appearance—the dark hoodie, jeans, and their somewhat awkward movements.