The mystery of Chelsie Park

So, there has been some excitement here in our subdivision. Our backyard neighbors have a Bert scarecrow in their yard - to celebrate halloween. They live at the 4 way stop coming into Chelsie Park. Everyday they move him to different positions - one day he was riding a bike, once he was pushing a stroller, once on the roof, once in the tree and yesterday after church, he was kidnapped.

We all came home from church yesterday afternoon, and Bert was missing. In his place, a ransom note - If you want to see Bert before Halloween, leave a bag of goodies by the garage door by 8pm last night. Knowing they would not be home, they worried a little. Kent, being a good neighbor, volunteered to make some cookies to leave at for the kidnappers. He thought he would get in on the action - he placed 3 cookies on a plate with a note that said:

Here is your ransom. Ha Ha! If you want more, you must look around.

But be careful, we will be watching you from the "trees".

(He had hung several bags of cookies from the tree.)

Sincerely, the committee to save Bert.

As he went over to place the ransom, some of the neighbor children came running over wondering if Kent had been the one to steal him. You see, all the neighbors have grown accustomed to seeing Bert every day. And all were curious as to where he disappeared. Everyone was ready - hiding, waiting, watching...And then a small white car drove around the corner, and there was Bert's head sticking out a window. Oh, the squeals of delight. All were prepared to catch the burglar.

And yet, no one saw who brought him back - they were so fast, they came and grabbed the treats, and dropped off Bert - with another message - this one said - Thanks for letting us have such a fun day with Bert.

So, they mystery continues...no one sure who could've committed such a crime. But all the children are keeping their eye on Bert - and looking for more clues. Cause you know what they say...the criminal will always return to the scene of the crime.