Suspect Flees Police on Electric Scooter at 8 MPH, Stops Mid-Chase to Charge It
He fled a shoplifting scene on a rented e-scooter at 8 mph, then ended the pursuit himself by stopping at a charging dock because the battery hit 2 percent.
Category: Crime Blotter
Man Found Swimming in Stranger’s Backyard Pool Wearing a Full Three-Piece Business Suit
A homeowner found a stranger doing slow laps in their pool in a full three-piece suit and wingtip shoes. He refused to get out until he 'finished his lap.' He was completely sober.
Karaoke Singer Barricades Himself on Stage, Refuses to Surrender Microphone for Two Hours
He queued 31 karaoke songs under fake names and barricaded himself on stage behind bar stools for two hours. The standoff ended when his voice gave out mid-'Sweet Caroline.'
Man Steals Portable Toilet from Construction Site, Discovers Too Late That It Was Occupied
He stole a porta-potty off a construction site and drove away. There was a man inside. The man forced the door open at a red light and started pounding. Kidnapping charges were added.
Man Breaks Into Department Store to Steal Father’s Day Tie, Leaves Cash and an Apology Note
He broke into a Belk overnight to steal one necktie for his dad, then left $40 cash and a note: 'Sorry. For my dad. He likes blue.' He overpaid by five dollars on a stolen tie.
Competitive Pitmaster Arrested for Stealing Rival’s Brisket Off the Smoker at Juneteenth Cookout
He stole his lifelong rival's 14-hour brisket right off the smoker at a Juneteenth cookout and tried to enter it as his own. The victim pointed across the park and yelled 'That's MY bark, Otis!'
Man Livestreams His Own Crime Spree on TikTok, Pauses to Check His View Count During Arrest
He livestreamed his entire crime spree to 2,400 TikTok viewers. During the arrest, he asked the officer to hold his phone up so he could see if he'd hit 3K. Someone sent a rose.
Porch Pirate Leaves Detailed Star Ratings Reviewing the Packages She Stole
She stole a dozen packages and left handwritten star ratings of the contents on the victims' porches. The air fryer got 4/5, docked a point because 'the box was hard to open.'
Man Impersonates Utility Worker to Sneak Into Backyards, Just Wanted to Pet the Dogs
He posed as a meter inspector to get into fenced backyards. He ignored every meter. He just wanted to pet the dogs. He brought treats and knew their names by the second visit.
Woman Files Police Report Because the Thief Who Stole Her Car Returned It Cleaner
Her stolen car came back three days later washed, vacuumed, with a fixed taillight and a full tank of gas. She filed a report anyway, calling the unsolicited detailing 'kind of insulting.'