Clock Reset

So the clock was at over 1,000 days. From January of 2008 to just about 3 hours ago, our lives in Baltimore has been crime free (aside from someone bending our car's antenna). A few hours ago, a "minor" (a kid) swiped my iPhone while I was walking down the street. Yes, it's my fault for being vulnerable, I admit that. When the "minor" took it, he said thanks and started running. I followed him and started yelling for help. There were a lot of people around and luckily a few helped out. I chased the "minor" a few blocks and lost him around a corner. A couple people saw where he went and pointed out his general direction. I followed those directions and another person said he saw the "minor" go into a home. There were a few children and an older woman at the residence and we asked if they saw the "minor". After describing the "minor", the children said that it was their cousin. Busted...and by his own family. After a few minutes and several times talking with the adults, a lady came out saying that she was his aunt. She gave me her contact info and I gave her mine. She said that she was shocked that he had done what he did and she wanted to find him to get my phone back. She recognized that I had to file a report but she wanted to find the "minor" herself. I returned home and called the police. Shortly after I talked with 911, the aunt called me and said she had the phone. I returned to the alley and the aunt gave me my phone back. The police arrived a little later and asked for details. The officer had planned on paying a visit to the family.

So, in a long rant, that's the story. Probably not the most complete story, but the general gist was that a couple helpful neighbors helped out tracking the "minor", the family came through and did what was right, the Baltimore police was helpful, and I luckily came out fine. Crazy evening to start the week.

Well, the clock is reset and our "crime free" life needs some adjustment. I'm grateful that this was not serious and the outcomes were positive. Many life lessons to take from this.