Police Catch People Who Stole Food

May 13, 2026, 20:15
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Introduction

Police in Canada and the UK caught two people. These people stole candy and expensive cheese from shops.

Main Body

In Ontario, Canada, police stopped a man in a car on May 9. He had $1,500 of stolen cheese and chocolate. He sold this food to other shops. Now he has 25 crimes on his record. In South Wales, UK, a man named Richard Wolsey stole candy from many shops. Police saw him on camera. He stole goods worth Β£657. Richard Wolsey went to court on May 11. He said he did the crimes. The judge sent him to prison for eight months.

Conclusion

The police caught both men. Now the men must follow the law.

Learning

πŸ§€ The 'Past' Pattern

Look at how the story tells us what happened. Many words change their ending to -ed to show the action is finished:

  • Stop β†’\rightarrow Stopped
  • Catch β†’\rightarrow Catched (Wait! This one is special β†’\rightarrow Caught)

Common 'Past' Words in this Story:

  • Stole (The past of 'steal')
  • Sold (The past of 'sell')
  • Saw (The past of 'see')
  • Went (The past of 'go')

Why this helps you reach A2: To move from beginner to A2, you must stop talking only about now. You need to tell stories about yesterday.

Quick Example:

  • Now: I steal candy. (Bad!)
  • Yesterday: I stole candy. (Story mode)

Money & Value Words Notice how the text describes things that cost money:

  • Worth Β£657 β†’\rightarrow (The price tag is Β£657)
  • *1,500ofstolencheeseβˆ—1,500 of stolen cheese* \rightarrow$ (The amount of money the cheese represents)

Vocabulary Learning

police
officers who enforce the law
Example:The police helped the crowd during the parade.
caught
captured or arrested
Example:The police caught the thief.
people
human beings
Example:Many people came to the market.
stole
took something illegally
Example:He stole a bag of candy.
candy
sweet treat
Example:She bought candy for the party.
cheese
dairy product
Example:He likes cheese on his sandwich.
shops
small businesses
Example:The shops were closed on Sunday.
stopped
halted
Example:The police stopped the car.
man
adult male
Example:The man was wearing a blue jacket.
car
vehicle
Example:She drove her car to work.
May
month of the year
Example:We will meet in May.
chocolate
sweet made from cocoa
Example:Chocolate melts in the sun.
sold
exchanged for money
Example:He sold his old bike.
food
edible items
Example:We bring food to the picnic.
record
list of events
Example:He kept a record of his expenses.
camera
device that takes pictures
Example:The camera captured the moment.
goods
items for sale
Example:The store sells many goods.
worth
valuable
Example:The painting is worth a lot.
court
place where legal cases are heard
Example:She went to court to give evidence.
judge
official who decides cases
Example:The judge listened to both sides.
prison
place where prisoners stay
Example:He was sent to prison.
men
plural of man
Example:The men worked hard.
must
required
Example:You must finish your homework.
follow
obey
Example:You must follow the rules.
law
set of rules
Example:The law protects everyone.