Sunday, July 31, 2011

Statement Analysis: Stolen Car

A man reported his car stolen in the middle of the day. It was a Mercedes 500SL.   He was agitated with police who, after asking him questions, asked him to write out what happened.  He refused at first, stating that he had to get back to work and that it was their responsibility.  One officer pressed him and finally said, "Sir, I am concerned that you refuse to put your answers into writing."  Feeling challenged, he wrote the following: 

"Got into the car and drove around for a while.  Car parked on 5th and Main. Got coffee.  Who knows what happened after I left the car?  This is for you guys to figure out.  This crap happens all the time here and it is why people like me don't like to come downtown.  I am very busy and you need to do your jobs. The vehicle is gone and if you don't do your job, then hard working people like me are stuck."

Proceed with the analysis and post in the comments section.  What do you think is going on here?  Although we avoid other information in our analysis, it is known that the male has no criminal history.  One hint:  "coffee" should be addressed with the usual flagging.  Here, however, it is key.   

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