Rash of Robberies in my Neighborhood

Stranger walking by my house: Hey, I just wanted to warn you. There has been a rash of robberies in the neighborhood.

Me: Ugh. Guess it’s a good thing I have a security system. I’ll be sure to keep it on. Thank you.

Him: Well, they got in with a key. *like my system might not work against the sophisticated criminals he’s talking about*

Me: My security system prevents against that.

Him: Yeah, a guy who lives there *points to distance* broke into his neighbors house while he was in the hospital. Stole the meat from his fridge. He got in with a key.

Me: Um… Well, that sucks. I’m sorry that happened.

Him: *stares at me expectantly for panic*

Me: I’m sorry, my exterior cameras don’t see that far. (a diagonal block away) They didn’t catch anything.

Him: You have cameras? *looks over my house wide-eyed*

Me: *nods*

Him: *nervous laugh* Well, you’ll see me on there a lot coming past.

:/ … I have not seen him since that happened. LOL And as far as I know, the “rash of robberies” crime spree of one meat theft with a key has not continued.

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