A scribbled note on a delivery bag led me to a disturbing discovery in my backyard. Ravi, our regular delivery guy, had left a cryptic message: “CHECK YOUR TRASH CAN.” As a single mom, I relied on food delivery, and Ravi was always friendly with my kids. But that day, he seemed tense, handing me our food without a word.
When I checked the trash can, I found gloves, tools, and a bottle of corrosive liquid—a sign that someone was planning to break into my home.
A brightly-colored trash can in a backyard | Source: Pexels
I immediately called the sheriff, Leona, who warned me not to touch anything and promised to patrol the area.
After a sleepless night, I had security cameras installed. Leona later confirmed the liquid was used to weaken locks, confirming the threat.When I saw Ravi again, he explained that he’d seen suspicious men near my trash and left the note to warn me.
His quick thinking might have saved us. With new security in place and Leona’s support, I felt safer, but I remained on edge, knowing the danger wasn’t entirely gone.
