No one had cellphones in those days and no one was home, so I left someone else to watch after the man while I went in search of a payphone or a copcar.
I found TWO of them swapping clues in a nearby shopping center. I approached with my hands up and asked for assistance down the street with the letter carrier.
You'd thought I'd just interrupted the most important meeting in the world. It was all "F word" this and "Wadda' you want", and "We weren't called".
Went and found another cop, called in and complained about the two I'd met at the parking lot earlier.
Haven't trusted any of them since ~ best to approach with caution as if they were wild animals near rut, and be prepared to complain later when it's safer.
So far they haven't let me down.
I had guessed Chicago PD, but I see you are in Indiana.
That is sad.
I mean, you're experience was sad, not that you're in Indiana. Indiana is a fine place. :-)
Very wise words. Once upon a time everyone considered the police their friends - now people know to avoid the cops at all cost unless it is the absolute last resort.