Seeing beggars on the streets of California is a normal thing nowadays. But, how often do you see a pregnant woman begging? Moreover, begging for hours on the hot Californian sun, with a child next to her?

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One woman thought how unusual this is, even for a beggar. So, she decided to watch them and also follow. What she discovered led to one of the most significant police actions in history. Read on to find out how ordinary housewife had a discovery of the decade.