Answer:
If you want them at the same exact point then since the theif is 9 steps ahead it
will take 3 seconds
Explanation:
Robber:
starts at 9
starts at 9add on 5 and you get 14
starts at 9add on 5 and you get 14add 5 more you get 19
starts at 9add on 5 and you get 14add 5 more you get 19and another 5 would give you 24
Police:
is at 0 meters
add 8 any you get 8
add 8 more and you get 16
and another 8 would get you to 24