Script of 2 TV Crime Reports

Crime Report 1: Mugging

Reporter: I’m standing here at the scene of an attack that took place at half-past nine this morning. An elderly lady was on her way to the shop to buy groceries when she was confronted by a young man. He produced a knife and threatened to hurt her if she didn’t give him her handbag. The lady called for help, but the man pushed her to the floor and pulled the bag out of her hands. He then ran away before help could arrive. The victim was shaken by the incident, but was not seriously hurt. She described the man as being in his late teens or early twenties. He wore blue jeans, white trainers and a black jacket with a hood that was pulled over his head. Police are looking for anyone who may have been in the area at the time to come forward.

Crime Report 2: Bicycle Theft

Reporter: Local news now, and police are said to be baffled by a spate of bicycle thefts on Lamma Island. Over the previous three nights, a total of twelve bikes have been stolen from outside houses in Yung Shue Wan. All of the bikes had wheel-locks fitted or were chained to railings, but it appears that the thieves were able to cut through these security devices. Police have conducted a thorough sweep of the island and found no evidence of the stolen vehicles. It is thought that this is the work of a gang with access to a boat, which they are using to take the bicycles off Lam ma to be sold elsewhere. Police are asking for Lamma residents to get in contact with them if they have seen any suspicious activity in the last few days.