Someone’s Been Sleeping in My Bed

Crime is never a matter to be taken lightly. Any crime. There is no question that each and every crime, no matter how “small” or “minor” it might be, has the potential of developing like a cancer and growing into something more heinous and criminal, if the habit is not nipped in the bud at source.

However, I have read some crime reports on occasions, which conjure up all sorts of perhaps not-so-serious images. An email from a member of the local Reikorangi residents’ group received this morning, for instance, relates a worrying incident. Not knowing the exact location of the incident, it is difficult to picture the circumstances which lead up to the deed. Please note that I am, in no way whatsoever, trying to make light of the situation – I’m simply thinking a bit laterally within the apparent situation.

The email reads (names and numbers redacted for sensitivity reasons):

Hi all,
A drunk broke into our house on Tuesday after lunch, slept in my daughter’s bed and helped themselves to the kitchen. Just wondering if anyone saw someone suspicious? If so, could you please contact me, Ph 293 5555 or the local police ph 296 5555 reference 140 916 6630.

Thank you! Melissa.

I presume that there is more to the incident than a soiled Weet-Bix bowl and some ruffled blankets?