I think the dumb ones today are the ones asking about locking up cars and windows. The answer is an obvious ‘yes’. Burl retorted with one of his occasional zingers…
When I was still on the force, we would have nights where groups would go around, ransacking unlocked cars for valuables. Phones, GPSs, money. I took one report, and the guys keys were in the car. He said “I always leave them in there. It’s such a small town.” I was like “They could have taken your car too!” I turned the report over to the investigator, when he went to take prints… the keys were still in it! Another family had their brand new Jeep stolen the dya they brought it home because they left they keys in it. The thief took it four wheeling through corn fields and off road.
One more: A resident kept getting parking tickets for being on the street overnight. He SWORE he had parked in his driveway. He finally set a trap, and caught a guy who worked for a repair shop who had made a copy of his key. He would roll the car down the driveway, joy ride all night, and then leave it on the street because he didn’t want the guy to hear him pulling in the driveway!
Should be easy to catch, the kind of halfwit thieves who would work Crustwood. Not much of a black market for cracked Hummel figures, Salad Shooters, and old foot baths.
momofalex7 about 4 years ago
I know who should be wearing the dunce caps.
SusanSunshine Premium Member about 4 years ago
The dunce cap is easy to see….
What Burl meant by his comment… not so much.
Just imagine, your town having someone just like Civil Defense Captain Burl Penny, having any real-life role in disaster relief.
You’d feel SO secure.
Billys mom2022 about 4 years ago
Just drive away…. and keep driving. Don’t forget your wife.
Cuckooman Premium Member about 4 years ago
I think the dumb ones today are the ones asking about locking up cars and windows. The answer is an obvious ‘yes’. Burl retorted with one of his occasional zingers…
tcayer about 4 years ago
When I was still on the force, we would have nights where groups would go around, ransacking unlocked cars for valuables. Phones, GPSs, money. I took one report, and the guys keys were in the car. He said “I always leave them in there. It’s such a small town.” I was like “They could have taken your car too!” I turned the report over to the investigator, when he went to take prints… the keys were still in it! Another family had their brand new Jeep stolen the dya they brought it home because they left they keys in it. The thief took it four wheeling through corn fields and off road.
One more: A resident kept getting parking tickets for being on the street overnight. He SWORE he had parked in his driveway. He finally set a trap, and caught a guy who worked for a repair shop who had made a copy of his key. He would roll the car down the driveway, joy ride all night, and then leave it on the street because he didn’t want the guy to hear him pulling in the driveway!
MeGoNow Premium Member about 4 years ago
Should be easy to catch, the kind of halfwit thieves who would work Crustwood. Not much of a black market for cracked Hummel figures, Salad Shooters, and old foot baths.
InTraining Premium Member about 4 years ago
Didn’t recognize Burl at first… but the dumb comment in the speech balloon gave him away….!
Ken Norris Premium Member about 4 years ago
During the town meeting would be a good time for the gang to go to work.
oldsmkysyvr about 4 years ago
Go ahead and leave your car unlocked. Just let your Rotweiler sleep nearby.
paranormal about 4 years ago
Don’t bother locking your windows or cars; They don’t seem to bother those…
I thought Burl meant if they lived in their car, just drive it away.
Moonkey Premium Member about 4 years ago
The whole town is as smart as the dinette set. Scary.