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!"
Sadly, this is the kind of thing that happens only too often. I once 'phoned the police as there were people on our local store roof trying to get into the building. By the time the police eventually arrived they were long gone and the folks that owned the store had to put up with a badly leaking roof until - you've guessed it - someone was available to come and fix it.
Good one Primsong It is quite unfortunate if that is the only way to get a quick response from the police. It is however somethign I will have to remember. I might need to implement such measures.
I was confused about this at first since here in Texas he would have had every legal right to shoot them. Maybe that's why no one has ever robbed our home. Just for laughs cute signs that I've seen regarding robbers. At the local bait shop there's a sign hanging out on the porch that reads: Anyone found here after dark, will be found here in the morning. And the arms dealer: Think about this- We sell GUNS! Go Home. My sister bought me a cute one as well: Forget about the dog! Beware of owner!
I've also read that in the unfortunate event of being attacked, to shout 'fire, fire' is more effective than to shout 'help'. Hope no one gets to test this.
Shameful, but true . . . My son, 14 at the time, was beaten and kicked in the head in front of the movie theater by a gang . . . the officer on duty was in line getting his popcorn. He came out after making his purchase although people were yelling at him about what was going on. :'( Geez . . . I am glad he was not at Krispy Kreme donuts! Or I might not have a son today! :!:
