She detracted his attention? How?
I bet she tapped him on the shoulder and told him to “Look! That way!” as she pointed in the opposite direction.
Better yet,
""she detracted his attention and fled home, heading straight to the police station. "
How can she flee home if she was headed straight to the police station? Was her home the police station?
Lots of twists and turns in this story. She also tricked her own father by taping a conversation. Must be a loving family. not.
Quick...look...a squirrel. :-)