I was just in the drive-through lane at the [1] absurdly-named Amegy Bank of Texas, when an HPD cruiser rolled up, blocking the exit of the truck in the next lane. Within about a minute, all three occupants of that truck were handcuffed and frisked. I finished my business and was driving away when I saw a bank employee leaving for the day. I asked her if those guys were trying to rob the bank. She told me, “No, they were trying to pass a fraudulent check.” I guess the teller got wise and called the police.

This means one of two things:

• Criminals these days are getting really dumb if they can be stalled long enough for HPD to arrive, or
• HPD’s response time is improving.

I’m not sure which one it is, but either development is most welcome.