A woman phones the police late one evening to report that her husband has gone missing. Officers are dispatched to her home to take a statement and gather details.
When they arrive, one of the officers asks her to provide a physical description so they can put out an alert.
Without hesitation, she says,
“He’s about six foot two, with thick, blonde, wavy hair. He has bright eyes and a warm, charming smile that makes everyone instantly like him. He’s very handsome and has a presence that really stands out in a crowd.”
The officers jot everything down, thank her, and decide to check with the next-door neighbour to confirm the information.
When they knock on the neighbour’s door and explain the situation, the neighbour looks confused and then starts laughing.
“You can’t believe a word of that,” she says.
“That man is barely five foot four. He’s completely bald, has a permanent scowl on his face, and looks like he hasn’t smiled in years. If you’re looking for someone charming and handsome, you’re definitely not describing him.”
Later, the neighbour runs into the woman who made the report and asks her,
“Why on earth did you give the police such a completely false description of your husband?”
The woman shrugs and replies sweetly,
“Well, just because I reported him missing… doesn’t mean I actually want him back!”
