Two police cars pulled up to the driveway with their blue and red lights flashing bright.
The front door was kicked open by the lead officer who held his badge out clearly.
Officer Davis: Police department! Is everyone safe in here?
Sarah called out from the floor near the kitchen island with a shaking voice.
Sarah: Over here! We are over here in the main hallway!
The officers rushed inside and immediately surrounded the intruder who was still groaning on the floor.
They placed plastic restraints around his wrists and secured him safely without any further conflict.
Officer Davis turned to Sarah and Maya with a look of immense relief and surprise.
Officer Davis: You two were incredibly brave to hold him off until we arrived.
Sarah: My daughter saved my life today officer.
Maya held onto her mother's light blue satin robe and let out a deep sigh of relief.
The paramedics entered the front hallway a moment later with a foldout stretcher and medical kits.
They checked Sarah's wrists and ankles for any injuries sustained during the sudden struggle.
Paramedic: You have a few minor bruises, but you are going to be completely fine.
Sarah looked down at Maya and stroked her daughter's curly hair with trembling hands.
The police searched the intruder's pockets and pulled out a leather wallet containing his official identification.
Officer Davis looked at the driver's license photo and recognized the man from an ongoing investigation.
Officer Davis: This man has an active warrant for trespassing and burglary in the nearby county.
Sarah gasped in shock when she realized how dangerous the situation had actually been for them.
The officers carefully escorted the defeated intruder out the front door into the patrol vehicle.