HER BOYFRIEND SAVED HER IN HIS PHONE AS “FREE DINNER”—SO SHE CANCELED HIS BIRTHDAY RESERVATION AND LET HIS CARD GET DECLINED IN FRONT OF EVERYONE

calmly while Valeria explained that her boyfriend, who lived with her, had admitted over the phone to taking her necklace and cash.

“How much cash?” the officer asked.

“Eight hundred dollars.”

“And the necklace?”

“Gold. Not large. Maybe worth twelve hundred. But emotionally…” She stopped.

The officer nodded. “I understand.”

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