A couple sitting on their porch across the street witnessed the entire incident and immediately rushed over to help the woman. They asked, “Are you okay?” while the man called 911 and told the dispatcher what had happened. He reassured her, saying, “The police are on their way; they’ll be here in a few minutes.”

To their surprise, the woman smiled calmly, showing no fear or distress. She patted their arms and told them, “it’s really no big deal.” She explained that the purse the thief grabbed was old and worn, and she never used it for money or anything valuable. Then she revealed the twist: “I actually use it to put my dog’s poop in it until I get home to dispose it,” she said with a laugh.

The couple stared at her, shocked and amused as they imagined what the thief was about to discover. The man who had called 911 hung up and couldn’t resist commenting, “imagine the surprise when the thief opens the purse.” Instead of cash, cards, or a phone, he would find a very unpleasant surprise—one that perfectly matched his actions.

The tension of the moment dissolved as the three of them shared a laugh. What began as a frightening scene ended in unexpected humor, thanks to the woman’s clever use of an old purse and her relaxed attitude toward the situation.