Paul observes two men carrying a television set out the front door of his neighbor's home.Paul knows that the neighbor is in Paris on vacation.Suspecting a burglary in progress,Paul calls the police and an officer responds while the two men are still at the house.A quick investigation reveals that the two men are the neighbor's sons who are replacing the television with a new one as a birthday present for their father.Paul has committed false report to a peace officer because no burglary was actually occurring.

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Paul acted on a reasonable suspicion of a burglary given the information he had at the time (neighbor being away and unknown individuals removing property), and there was no intent to deceive or make a false report.

Paul Observes Two Men Carrying a Television Set Out the Front