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“Whoever it was took some cash from the register. It wasn’t much.”
Max frowned. “I don’t like it.”
What we originally thought was an isolated incident with Max’s bar was most likely related to this second one.
He rested his elbows on the desk. “Any leads?”
“None. So far, he hasn’t left anything behind we can go on.”
Max raised a brow. “He’s not getting much unless he knows how to break into a safe. So, what does he want?”
“I don’t know, but I don’t like it. I don’t want tourists to think the downtown area is dangerous.” I didn’t want the store owners to feel unsafe.
“The last thing the town needs is a news article about a crime spree. It’s bad for tourism and business.”
“Chief wants me to get to the bottom of it and is increasing police presence downtown, especially around the shops and restaurants.”
“You think they’re linked, though.” It wasn’t a question.
“I can’t discount the possibility.” My instincts were telling me they were related.
“I’ll bring it up at the next Shops on Main meeting. It might be a good idea if you came by to talk about it. Remind everyone to be extra vigilant.”
“That’s not a bad idea.” Standing, I made my way to the door. “I wanted to make sure you were aware. If anything else happens, let me know.”
Following me, Max said, “Will do. I appreciate you looking out for us.”
“It’s my job.”
“It’s more than that, and you know it. You’re looking after the bar because we’re friends. And you know Remi.”
“I dated her sister in high school.” My jaw ached with how tight I ground my teeth together.
Max slipped into an easy smile. “She seems to get more than her fair share of parking tickets.”
“She parks in no-parking zones.”
He tipped his head to the side. “Parking isn’t exactly your patrol area, is it?”
I didn’t go out of my way to track her down, but I couldn’t help but notice her baby blue Volkswagen bug she insisted on parking wherever she felt like it. “She’s a little lawbreaker.”
Max grinned. It was a little too self-satisfied for my liking.
“She’s like a little sister.” My tone held a warning.
Max smiled wider. “Keep telling yourself that.”
I ignored him because Remi was my ex’s little sister. Even if I were attracted to her, she was off-limits.
Behind the bar, Max asked, “I can count on you for our next Shops on Main meeting?”
I rested my hand on my duty belt. “When is it?”
“This Monday.”
I wondered if Remi would be there. “I’ll be there.”
I waved at Mallory and headed out.
