@14, it might have been the running. Or the robbery two blocks away, minutes before the running. Or the lame excuse given by the runner, who didn't even slow down when a cop asked him a question (yeah, must have been White, not being afraid of being shot and all). Or the fact that the cop probably didn't see any bus (here I'm guessing about his observational instincts and knowledge of the neighborhood). Or the description of the robber, that matched the runner... And then the subsequent similar description, by a second party, of a sweaty running guy, who was NOW HIDING between two cars. Or, the evidence present on the runner, when the runner was detained.
I do agree with your general point, though, believe it or not. Had the officer not called in for a description and, instead, just taken off after the guy, they would have thrown this case out in court (I would hope).
How the description of the guy coming over the radio was done in comic form.
"Thanks onlooking citizen."
Love this series.
I hope the stranger is paying you Callan, this is legit.
Except maybe a cat.
I do agree with your general point, though, believe it or not. Had the officer not called in for a description and, instead, just taken off after the guy, they would have thrown this case out in court (I would hope).