Past Simple and Past Perfect

_____the news? Someone ____ to steal a painting from the museum last night!

When the staff came back to work after Christmas, they found out that someone _____ during the holidays

It seems someone ______ to switch on the alarm before they went home.

Luckily the police ______ that the robbers _______  anything.

Hilary’s friends  (not / recognise) her because she (lose) a lot of weight.

When I (come) to my best friend’s birthday party, some of the guests (already / leave).

She (never / see) a lion before she (go) to the zoo.

On my way to school, I (realise) I (not pack) my English notebook.

When we (get) to the basketball court, the other team (not / arrive) yet.

I totally (forget) that I (not / switch off) the lights.