"Just register the case first and put it on hold for some time. We shall wait for the instructions from the higher-ups. We'll only investigate if they agree. Otherwise, we'll just pretend that we don't know anything," one of the policemen suggested.
The two policemen discussed for a long time and finally said to Josh with a smile, "Okay. We're aware of this now. Someone will go there and check out the situation later when they're free. But everyone has gone out now. You should go back and wait for the news."
Josh could tell the police were trying to push the responsibility. Why did he still have to wait?
"Aren't you guys free right now?" Josh asked.
"Who told you we're free? Someone has to be on duty here. Are you going to bear the responsibility if the thieves come in when all of us are away? Who's going to attend to those who come to file reports?" one of the police questioned.
"Can't you be on duty alone?" Josh asked.
"Are we not human? Don't we need to rest? Fine. Fine. Wha