a. They may be checking the area out before stealing something or they may have serious business in the building. b. She may be trying to balance her money or there may be a robbery in progress at the store. c. They may have lost their car or they may be looking for something to steal. d. She may have just robbed a store or may be hurrying to catch a bus. e. The thief may have been wearing the perfume or another person passing through may have left the scent.