Chuck heard a loud crash from his neighbor Jared’s house and found him dead in the basement amidst a surprising collection of gold antiques. Chuck didn’t expect his discovery to land him in jail.
Returning home one night, Chuck saw Jared struggling with a heavy bag and offered to help. Jared declined, saying, “Did I ask ya to help me out, boy? No need!” Chuck insisted, but Jared remained secretive about the bag’s contents.
Later, Chuck heard a crash and scream from Jared’s house. When Jared didn’t respond to his calls, Chuck entered through an open window and discovered Jared’s lifeless body and a stash of gold antiques. Seeing an opportunity, Chuck grabbed a bag and filled it with the valuables.
The next day, Chuck took some items to an antique shop for appraisal, claiming they were inherited. The shop owner, Arnold, recognized the items as stolen and triggered a security alarm. “But would you like to hear why I know these items were stolen?” Arnold asked, revealing a tale of Jared’s heist and eventual downfall.
Arnold concluded, “Based on these things you brought, I assume the latter. Oh, excuse my manners. I didn’t even introduce myself. I’m Arnold.”
Chuck was arrested, realizing too late the true cost of his greed.
