Leah’s heart raced as the footage began. It was grainy, capturing the busy street and the dark alley. She held her breath as the timestamp aligned with the reported time of the crime. The anticipation of what she might find was nearly overwhelming.
On the screen, Leah saw the elderly woman walk cautiously into the alley. Moments later, a figure darted from the shadows, aggressively pushing the woman to the ground. Leah’s pulse quickened as she watched the mugger grab her purse and jewelry, then sprint away.