Scoundrel caught in the act!

After decades of cunning evasion, Theodora P. aka the Watsonia Whacker was caught in the act by our stealthy photographer. A Whitley Heights resident since 1978, she routinely walked the hill carrying clippers and pruned whatever she pleased. Emboldened by her years of success, she finally tangled with the wrong homeowner. Nonagenarian Louise B., devastated by the loss of her prized ivy, put out a sign offering a generous reward for the capture of the vandal. Unaware of his wife’s criminal habit, Theo’s husband Bob set up a camera to try to catch the culprit in the act. It was triggered by the sound of clippers. Bob was shocked to discover his beloved bride of 57 years caught green-handed.

Restitution was offered to Mrs. B. and negotiations are progressing nicely.

Meanwhile Mrs. P. is on neighborhood probation and forbidden the use of clippers.