The Case of the Snack Shack

Harborville’s Beach Snack Shop had been open only an

hour when Max stopped in and noticed a new poster

announcing a price increase.

“I put the sign up this morning,” Mr Levine told him.

“I had to raise my prices ten percent because I have so

many new expenses. Like now I need a new window for

my back room. Somebody broke it trying to get into my

store last night.”

“Have you called the police?” Max asked.

“No, nothing was stolen.” He led Max to a small

storeroom in the back. “I use this space as an office.

I sat here and made my price change poster last night.

As soon as I was done, I left it on that old desk. When I

went out, I locked the door to the main part of my store.

So whoever got in was stuck in this little storeroom.

There is nothing here to steal.”