The shelter claimed that the cat liked to be indoors and outdoors. However, the feline fur ball started bringing dollar bills home whenever he went out. This went on for a bit, but the cops finally showed up at her door one day. What was going on here?!
The Woman Named Cindy
Cindy was single and 25 years old. She lived by herself in a nice suburban neighborhood and felt that her life was in complete control. This was wonderful for her because she had a good job and had paid off her house. However, things were quiet, and she wanted some company.
The Woman Named Cindy
Relationship Issues
Cindy had experienced a few bad relationships and didn’t want to date. Therefore, she went to the animal shelter to adopt a cat, doing extensive research on them. It all seemed normal initially, but she had no idea about the surprise she was going to get!
Relationship Issues
Adopting Tabby
Tabby was an older cat, and Cindy hoped to give him a great life. The first few months were excellent. She let her kitty go outside because the shelter thought it was best. However, Cindy wasn’t prepared for what happened next!
Adopting Tabby
The Bag
While Cindy had never purchased a collar for Tabby, he had one. Plus, it had a small bag attached. She removed it, giving him his food so that she could investigate. When she opened it up, she found something truly unexpected!
The Bag
What It Contained
The pouch was stuffed with dollar bills. Cindy counted and recounted it because she was shocked. Could this be happening? There was plenty of money in the bag, but why would someone do that to her cat or her? It was very confusing.
What It Contained
The Next Step
Cindy had no idea what to do. Should she tell the police? She looked at everything for clues about the money and realized that she had to do something about it all. Still, she wasn’t sure of her first step. Finally, a brilliant plan came to mind!
The Next Step
Calling a Friend
Cindy debated on calling the police, but they probably couldn’t help her because it wasn’t stolen or misplaced. Therefore, she decided to call her friend instead. From there, things took a remarkable turn that no one could have expected!
Calling a Friend
Asked Out
Cindy didn’t tell her friend about the money. That was a secret only for her. Instead, she invited her friend for dinner and decided to pay for it all, too. Therefore, this person accepted quickly but was shocked once she got to Cindy’s home.
Asked Out
Cindy’s Dress
Cindy was dressed elegantly in a gown, and her friend had no idea how she’d gotten the money for it. In fact, Cindy rarely had extra cash, but there could be no mistaking her newfound beauty. Then, her friend was shocked at the restaurant!
Cindy’s Dress
Going to Dinner
Cindy made reservations at an upscale restaurant in Tampa called Bern’s Steakhouse. Since her friend knew about her situation, she wondered how this woman paid for an outfit and dinner. After asking, she was taken aback!
Going to Dinner
New Work
Cindy told her friend that she’d accepted a new position and was receiving more money. That wasn’t true! However, Cindy felt that it was a one-time thing and was pleased that her friend believed it without question. This was likely to lead to trouble later!
New Work
Where She Truly Worked
Cindy actually worked at a daycare center. When she went on a date later that week, insisting on paying. She chose an elegant dining establishment again, too. Could that cat have brought that much money to live lavishly now?!
Where She Truly Worked
The Odd Letter
Cindy got used to her cat bringing a pouch of money every day, thinking nothing of it. However, she received a letter in the mailbox from someone she didn’t know one day. Often, she’d throw those away, but she was compelled to open it and was shocked!
The Odd Letter
The Design
The design of the letter was quite ornate, and the handwriting (inside and outside) was tidy and neat. She glanced at it and received chills when she read the words. What could it have said?
The Design
A Foreign Language
This letter was in Chinese, but Cindy worked hard to translate it, feeling sick to her stomach afterward. She checked multiple translation websites. While they were slightly different, the core of the message was the same for all of them.
A Foreign Language
The Letter’s Contents
Once translated, the letter writer said that they had given up the money and wanted to be left alone. From there, it said they’d finish off the cat to clear their tracks. Cindy was highly confused and worried that it meant killing her companion!
The Letter’s Contents
She Got Scared
Cindy couldn’t think of what to do now. Should she call the authorities? She couldn’t talk to her friend because she’d already lied about the new job. Therefore, she paced around the house, thinking about her options. Finally, she decided on one thing.
She Got Scared
Stay Quiet
Cindy chose to stay quiet about the whole thing. Hopefully, no one could find out about the money, and things wouldn’t matter. She wondered if she was the intended recipient for the funds and was beginning to believe she wasn’t. Then, her doorbell rang and scared her!
Stay Quiet
Cops Show Up
Hurried, Cindy put the letter away and answered the door, swearing not to let her cat out again. As she opened it, the cops were standing outside. Was this somehow connected to the cat and money? Cindy was scared that something bad was soon to happen and couldn’t speak!
Cops Show Up
Asking for Entry
The cops asked if they could enter the home, and Cindy had no choice. She stood back, realizing that things had gone wrong. After a few formalities, she determined that the police didn’t know about the cat, so why were they there?
Asking for Entry
Many Questions
Cindy had tons of questions running through her mind. Why were the police there if they didn’t know about the money? It’s hard to understand without background information. In fact, her behavior was part of it!
Many Questions
Cindy’s Friend
Cindy’s friend heard about the fancy date with the man and found it all odd that she’d bought expensive dinners and outfits. After telling everyone else, her friend said not to tell Cindy or the police.
Cindy’s Friend
Swore a Secret
One friend believed that the entire situation was suspicious because of the unexpected money, a new guy, and new clothing. Plus, they realized her new job wasn’t real. While she’d promised not to say a word, she acted once she got home.
Swore a Secret
Calling the Cops
That friend chose to call the cops and explain the situation. She said that Cindy couldn’t pay for those things and everything was a bit fishy. She claimed to be doing it for Cindy’s benefit because she was worried that the man in her life might take advantage of her.
Calling the Cops
Heading to Cindy’s
The police realized the friend wanted to check on Cindy and her health. Therefore, they made the right arrangements to watch Cindy and continued with the plans. Now, the police officers were in her home, and that was their justification!
Heading to Cindy’s
Cindy’s Safety
The cops approached Cindy to talk about her safety. They said many women had been in her shoes and didn’t want her to suffer or get hurt. However, Cindy believed they were speaking about the money and cat. She kept listening and realized what had happened.
Cindy’s Safety
Protection
Overall, the police didn’t want to get her friend in trouble, and Cindy was confused. Finally, the cops tried to come up with a different story. In the end, they said her friend worried about her date and thought Cindy was a victim of human trafficking!
Protection
She Got Angry
Cindy was furious! How could they say things like that? Her date had been a kind man, and no one was paying for any trips or anything like that. He’d even paid for his own meal. She was just happy with her newfound source of extra money, finally revealing it all!
She Got Angry
Looking Into It
The agents investigated because they thought Cindy could fall for a predatory man who acted like a date. She was single, had a simple house, and was low-income. They finally asked how she could afford expensive meals and clothes without a man’s help. What did she say?!
Looking Into It
The Truth
Cindy decided to tell the truth, informing the police about her cat. She was asked to go to the police station and obediently agreed. However, what happened next was shocking as the officers didn’t believe what she said!
The Truth
What They Thought
Could the cops still be convinced that a man was harassing her? Did they think she was trying to keep it a secret because of threats? Cindy and everyone else didn’t realize that there had been more to the situation.
What They Thought
Odd Happenings
The cops were looking into unusual activity all over the city. Money appeared out of nowhere, illegal goods were sold on the black market, and people went missing. Clearly, they worried that Cindy was somehow involved, assembling a group together to take action.
Odd Happenings
Searching the House
They asked to search Cindy’s entire home. If she didn’t agree, they could get a warrant from the courts. Now, they weren’t playing nice, and Cindy had no idea if she could get out of the situation. However, why did they need to snoop around?!
Searching The House
Thinking Something Else
The cops didn’t think Cindy was being exploited, but they couldn’t believe her cat story. It just seemed too convenient. Therefore, they thought she was engaging in illegal activities and told her that.
Thinking Something Else
Breaking Down
Cindy was sobbing uncontrollably now. She couldn’t believe it all escalated to that point. If she’d just talked about the money to her friend, it wouldn’t be like this. She allowed the cops to search her home and brought up the letter she had received.
Breaking Down
Seen the Letter Before
After running the Chinese letter through their system, they realized that they’d seen it before. One agent said that these people believed they could outsmart the police. Cindy was taken aback because they thought she had written it!
Seen the Letter Before
The Pouch
The police searched her house, locating the pouch, seeming to corroborate her story. They kept searching but found nothing. She said it was proof that she was telling the truth, but that didn’t help until a woman entered the police station to clear things up.
The Pouch
Her Neighbor
Cindy’s neighbor came in because she’d seen what happened at the house and wanted to share her information. She told the police that the cat had walked into Cindy’s home previously, but a strange man put the cat in front of the door.
Her Neighbor
A Stake-Out
The officers chose to believe the neighbor’s statement and Cindy’s story, but they had to get to the bottom of it. Therefore, they watched Cindy’s house to see the cat and stranger appear. Now, they had to put the plan into action!
A Stake-Out
Caught Red-Handed
Cindy let her cat out like normal while the cops waited. A man returned with the cat and was apprehended by the police. He was a mafia member and used the cat as a middleman. However, when Cindy adopted it, things went awry. Though she was allowed to keep that money, the cat now had to stay inside!
Caught Red-Handed
