Car Park

"My new car’s been stolen from the Pay and Display across the road.”

“I’m sorry to hear that, Madam. Please fill in one of these forms. You’ll need it for your insurance claim.”

“Is that it? I paid £5 to use that car park because it’s got CCTV. What about tracking down the thief?”

“I’m sorry, Madam, but we just don’t have the manpower to go through the tapes.”

“Then what’s the point of having CCTV?”

“To act as a deterrent.”

“But it hasn’t, has it? Look, I’ve got the time. Let me look through the tapes.”

“Sorry, Madam. You’re not authorized.”

“Well, who is?”

“The police.”

“But that’s you. That’s why I came to the station.”

“I know that but, as I’ve already said, we don’t have the manpower to watch the tapes.”

“OK. Give me the bloody form!”

“Be careful, Madam. I could arrest you for using abusive language.”