This is the true story of George Phillips of Meridian, Mississippi, who was going to bed when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the shed. George opened the door to go turn off the light but saw there were people in the shed in the process of stealing things.
He immediately phoned the police, who asked "Is someone in your house?" and George said no and explained the situation. Then they explained that all patrols were busy, and that he should simply lock his door and an officer would be there when available.
George said, "Okay," hung up, counted to 30, and phoned the police again.
"Hello, I just called you a few seconds ago because there were people in my shed. Well, you don't have to worry about them now because I've just shot them all."
Then he hung up. Within five minutes three squad cars, an Armed Response unit, and an ambulance showed up. Of course, the police caught the burglars red-handed.
One of the policemen said to George: "I thought you said that you'd shot them!"
George said, "I thought you said there was nobody available!"
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation
Dunnigan, Realtors, Sacramento (916) 425-9715 - Sacramento, CA
Realtor-Land Park, East Sac & Curtis Park -Dunniga
Hi Steven!
Thanks for the giggle just before I call it a night! It is a great story...especially since it was true!
Mar 08, 2009 05:44 PM
Westbrook National Real Estate Co - Victorville, CA
LOL. Good stuff Steven. They sure had people to save the life of those criminals but didn't care too much of the law abiding citizen. So sad
Mar 08, 2009 06:12 PM
Alain Pinel - Oakland, CA
Alameda/Contra Costa Counties CA
Homelife Glenayre Realty - Mission, BC
I've heard that before; it's still funny. We can't get away with that up here-they would arrest us!
Mar 08, 2009 07:44 PM
Premier Property Group LLC - Tualatin, OR
Portland Caren Real Estate
Steven, at first I thought this was humorous, but on second thought I think it is a sad testiment of our lawmen and how unimportant they think a burglary is!!!
Mar 08, 2009 11:39 PM
Retired - Athens, GA
Steven - I would laugh harder if it weren't so sad that it is the truth. Sharp thinking on Mr. Phillips part.
Mar 09, 2009 12:27 AM
Platinum Realty Group - Fountain City, TN
Realtor, Knoxville Tn.
Great Story, It is sad that it takes the threat of bodily harm to get a response from police, when a crime is in progress!
Mar 10, 2009 11:58 AM
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