At 91, Dolores lived alone, her house filled with valuable antiques collected by her late husband, Vernon, a well-known antiquarian. After his passing, the home became a frequent target for would-be thieves. One evening, she noticed her neighbor, Bob—an unemployed alcoholic—lurking near her property.

The next day, she caught Bob and an accomplice sneaking around her backyard. With no solid proof to involve the police, Dolores quietly installed security cameras and kept watch.

Then came her clever plan. Knowing the intruders were eavesdropping, she staged a loud conversation with her “late husband,” casually mentioning that the most valuable antiques were stored in the garage. That night, the burglars took the bait—and as they broke in, the cameras captured everything.

With undeniable evidence, Dolores handed the footage to the police. The thieves were arrested, and Dolores proved that age is no barrier to outsmarting criminals.