3.18.2008

Siphoning a cop car's gas for arson


Is the thief in the Associated Press report stupid or brave? My professional opinion is "That boy just ain't right in the head."
LAMBERTVILLE, Mich. - A Monroe County sheriff's detective on a stakeout to catch an arsonist arrested the suspect as he tried to steal gas from the officer's cruiser. Officers were placed around homes currently under construction after police had gotten two arson complaints within the past week.

Several officers, including Detective Thomas Redmond, watched the 17-year-old walk away from his Lambertville home early Sunday carrying a bucket before he approached Redmond's unmarked vehicle.

Police say the teen unscrewed the gas cap and started siphoning the fuel before Redmond got out of the car and chased him.

Authorities say the teen later admitted to the two arsons as well as three other arsons in 2006.
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5 comments:

Susan said...

The cop was in the car? I'm amazed the guy was bright enough to get away with the first two arsons.

H2o said...

A sandwich short of a picnic.

Skeeter said...

Bold, very bold. It takes all kinds.

Thanks for the March 10th award. I appreciate it ;-)

Anonymous said...

The guy got balls!!!

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