Police Reports on Three Crimes

May 14, 2026, 15:32
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Introduction

This report talks about three crimes. One is an old murder in Pennsylvania. Two are new cases in Arizona.

Main Body

In 1979, a woman named Catherine Janet Walsh died in Pennsylvania. Police looked for the killer for many years. Finally, they found the person and took them to court. In Arizona, police arrested a man named Niccolas Allen Coleman. He is 22 years old. He killed someone and had drugs. Police found him after they put his photo on the internet. Also, an 84-year-old woman named Nancy Guthrie is missing. Someone took her from her home in February. The FBI and local police are looking for her. They have videos and a hair sample. A man in a mask took her. He has a tattoo on his arm. Police think they can find him soon.

Conclusion

The old case in Pennsylvania is finished. The case of Nancy Guthrie is not finished. Police are still working.

Learning

⚡ THE 'ACTION' CONNECTION

Look at how the story moves from Past (things that happened) to Now (things happening right now).

1. Things that are DONE (Past) When the story is over, we add -ed or change the word:

  • Look → Looked
  • Arrest → Arrested
  • Die → Died
  • Find → Found

2. Things happening NOW (Present) When police are still working, we use the simple form or -ing:

  • Is missing
  • Are looking
  • Think

Quick Guide:

  • 1979 →\rightarrow Died (Past)
  • February →\rightarrow Is missing (Now)

Vocabulary Focus: People & Places

  • Who: The killer, the man, the woman.
  • Where: Pennsylvania, Arizona, her home.

A2 Tip: To describe a person simply, use: [Age] + [Noun] →\rightarrow An 84-year-old woman

Vocabulary Learning

police (n.)
law enforcement officers
Example:The police investigated the crime.
report (n.)
a written account of facts
Example:The report was submitted yesterday.
crimes (n.)
illegal acts
Example:The crimes were recorded in the database.
murder (n.)
unlawful killing of a person
Example:The murder shocked the town.
missing (adj.)
not present or lost
Example:The missing child was found.
internet (n.)
global computer network
Example:The internet connects people worldwide.
videos (n.)
recordings of moving pictures
Example:The videos showed the event.
hair (n.)
strands of hair
Example:The hair was used as evidence.
sample (n.)
a small part taken for testing
Example:The sample was sent to the lab.
mask (n.)
covering for the face
Example:He wore a mask during the protest.
tattoo (n.)
permanent design on skin
Example:The tattoo was bright.
talks (v.)
to speak
Example:The mayor talks to the press.