Flashing red and blue lights illuminated the high front windows.
Two police cruisers pulled up quickly along the circular driveway.
Richard opened the grand entrance doors to let the officers inside.
Richard: Thank you for arriving so fast, gentlemen.
He pointed toward the kitchen area where Evelyn was still trapped.
Richard: The suspect is inside trying to escape with stolen goods.
The two tall officers walked firmly down the white hallway.
They found Evelyn pounding her fists against the locked glass door.
Police Officer: Ma'am, step away from the door and turn around.
Evelyn spun around with a look of extreme outrage on her face.
Evelyn: Do you know who I am in this town?
Police Officer: Place your hands behind your back right now.
The officer clicked the cold metal handcuffs onto her wrists.
Evelyn shrieked loudly as her luxury leather bag fell to the floor.
Diamond rings and expensive watches spilled across the kitchen tiles.
Elena: She tried to steal the family heirlooms too.
Elena spoke quietly while standing beside Richard in the hallway.
The police lead officer looked over at Richard’s laptop computer.
Richard: I have high-definition video evidence of her entire action.
He handed a digital storage drive directly to the head officer.
Police Officer: This footage makes this a very clear legal case.
They escorted Evelyn out through the front entrance of the mansion.
She kept screaming threats toward Richard and Elena the whole way.
Evelyn: You will regret taking everything away from me!
The heavy police car doors slammed shut, cutting off her voice.
Richard let out a long breath of pure relief and exhaustion.
The dark threat over his peaceful home was finally removed.
He turned to face the brave young woman standing beside him.
Richard: You saved my baby's life without a single thought.
Elena: I only did what any caring heart would do.