It started with a faint rustling sound outside her bedroom window. At first, the woman tried to ignore it, convincing herself that it was probably the wind moving branches or a small animal passing through the yard. But the noise came again. Then again. Something about the timing made her uneasy. She lived alone, and the darkness outside made it impossible to see clearly beyond the glass. After listening for several minutes, she finally decided not to take any chances. She picked up her phone and called emergency services, explaining that she had heard something moving outside her home. The dispatcher listened carefully, asked a few questions, and began gathering the information needed to send officers to check the property. CONTINUE READING
