Having lived here for as long as he had already, Barnaby almost feels foolish for asking. Heropa wasn't exactly a large city, after all -- especially compared to Stern Bild.

Still, a shoplifter being guarded by a couple of imPorts seemed like it could fall pretty low on the police department's list of priorities...and with this town's knack for getting into trouble, local law enforcement could be dealing with all kinds of crises on any given day.

Regardless, the siren grows louder until a flashing car parks along the street.

When a couple of police officers approach them, Barnaby flashes the pair a polite smile. Having done this song and dance more times than he can count, he has no problem summarizing relevant information for one officer to jot down. Her partner, meanwhile, officially arrests the criminal.

"There's actually been a rash of thefts lately," the female officer says. "We're pretty sure this guy is responsible for quite a few of them, so that's one less headache to deal with for now."

She nods toward the two imPorts, and adds: "Good work, Mr. Brooks. And you too...Wild Tiger, right?"