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Help the local news anchor complete this bizarre report about a neighborhood menace by choosing the correct phrase for each gap.

The infamous stray cat is known to have stolen over fifty silver teaspoons from local residents over the last year. Currently, the furry thief is believed to be hiding somewhere in the mayor's attic. According to the police chief, it is reported that the feline only targets high-quality silverware.

The infamous stray cat is known to have stolen over fifty silver teaspoons from local residents over the last year.

Because the stealing happened in the past, we use the perfect infinitive (to have + past participle) after the passive reporting verb.

Currently, the furry thief is believed to be hiding somewhere in the mayor's attic.

Because the hiding is happening right now, we use the continuous infinitive (to be + verb-ing).

According to the police chief, it is reported that the feline only targets high-quality silverware.

This uses the impersonal passive reporting structure: It is + past participle + that clause.

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