If it were something like food, Paco probably could have been persuaded to look the other way. But the stuff in that bag was just stupid space-filler. She was being so obvious that it was clearly some sort of cry for help, anyway.

Also, this was still the Blue Beetle's town, even if he wasn't here at the moment. And Paco was the sidekick.

"Ma'am, I think you should put that stuff back."