Call the Police Immediately

You want to call law enforcement immediately as they can help you stabilize the situation and begin the process of apprehending the criminal. When dialing, make sure to describe yourself, your appearance, your home or property address, the situation, what is lost, and additional information to the person on the line.

Do not approach law enforcement officers with any weapon or something that resembles a weapon in hand, they might mistake you for the criminal and arrest you. You should calmly approach them and describe the situation in further detail, and make sure to follow their instructions to keep yourself safe.