<s>[INST] A police officer observes a suspect running out of a convenience store. The officer then hears the store clerk yelling that the suspect stole something. The officer gives a description to dispatch and chases after the suspect. During the chase, the officer observes the suspect throw away a small object. The officer then apprehends the suspect. The officer finds a small object near where the suspect was seen running. What should the officer do next?[/INST]