As a single mom, I often rely on food deliveries, and our regular delivery guy, Ravi, became a familiar face. But one evening, he seemed unusually tense and hurried, leaving behind a cryptic note on the delivery bag: “CHECK YOUR TRASH CAN.” After sending my kids away, I rushed to the backyard and discovered a bundle of gloves, tools, and a mysterious liquid in one of the bins—items that suggested someone was planning to break into our home.

I immediately called the sheriff, who advised me to stay inside. Our neighborhood had seen recent break-ins, and I feared my house was next. Later, when I spoke to Leona, a local sheriff, she confirmed that the liquid was a corrosive used to weaken locks.I quickly arranged for a security system, and the next morning, Leona told me Ravi had warned her about suspicious people near our trash. It turned out Ravi had seen shady individuals tampering with our garbage, prompting him to leave the note.
Thanks to Ravi’s quick thinking, Leona’s support, and the new security system, we were able to avert a break-in. While the danger seemed to pass, I remained vigilant, knowing I wasn’t alone in protecting my family.