Crocs and Robbers

I’m a policeman on patrol. A young boy sees me and immediately drops and starts tying up his shoelaces in a blind panic. As I get closer, he starts crying.

Me: “Is the little fella alright?”

Mum: “I… um… might have told him it’s illegal to go outside with your laces untied.”

Me: *Trying to suppress a smile.* “I see.” *Leaning down to the little boy.* “Wow, those are some tight shoelaces! Well done! It’s always safer to have shoelaces done up when outside.”

I stand up and wink at the mum.

Mum: “Do you think you could tell him it’s illegal to wear Crocs?”

Me: “You mean it isn’t?”