Girl Kept Her head, 2 Robbers Caught

Cyrano · 05-01-2008, 02:07 PM

A smart, resourceful Ohio girl and her mother between them captured two robbers who had broken into thier home while Mom was at work and the girl was home sick. No guns were involved, but it's worth noting that the mother took decisive action before the police arrived. Here's the link:

With intruders just feet away, teen texts for help - TODAY: People - MSNBC.com

And I think this story can stand as proof that when seconds count, the police are only minutes away. Not the fault of the police, there aren't enough of them to go around, but it's a fact we citizens have to take care of ourselves until they get there. This time, two citizens did.

TACAV · 05-01-2008, 02:18 PM

Well glad to hear everything worked out ok, I would have called the police first though.

AKHunter · 05-01-2008, 02:22 PM

Good story with a happy ending. The mothers action was rather ill-advised but what parent wouldn't react that way, fortunately the intruders were unarmed and no one was injured.The daughter sounds like a bright young lady.

Seabeescotty · 05-01-2008, 03:48 PM

Hats off to another victory over the bad guys!

BunnyWabbit · 05-01-2008, 03:50 PM

I don't know if I would have hid in the bed, that would be a little to close for comfort. But then I would have gotten out one of the three guns in my nightstand and then maybe sat on the bed waiting for them to come in.

cubbieman · 05-02-2008, 06:59 PM

I live in a 1 story house so I would have grabbed my valuables, hopped out the window and drove off in their car(its not theft if you give it back) as I called the police. most burglars flip the matress to check under it don't they?

7mmremmag1995 · 05-02-2008, 07:22 PM

i would of had some Burglar ka-bobs if that happened to me

GlockMeister · 05-02-2008, 07:52 PM

Glad it all turned out alright. One reason I keep my doors locked, home or not. Also, maybe had she made some noise, they'd of not even entered to begin with, but ya' never know. Either way, this time, it turned out for the good.

Windwalker · 05-02-2008, 07:54 PM

That girl had a cool head on her shoulders.

05-01-2008, 02:07 PM	#1
Cyrano Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,359	Girl Kept Her head, 2 Robbers Caught A smart, resourceful Ohio girl and her mother between them captured two robbers who had broken into thier home while Mom was at work and the girl was home sick. No guns were involved, but it's worth noting that the mother took decisive action before the police arrived. Here's the link: With intruders just feet away, teen texts for help - TODAY: People - MSNBC.com And I think this story can stand as proof that when seconds count, the police are only minutes away. Not the fault of the police, there aren't enough of them to go around, but it's a fact we citizens have to take care of ourselves until they get there. This time, two citizens did.

05-01-2008, 02:18 PM	#2
TACAV Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 637	Well glad to hear everything worked out ok, I would have called the police first though. __________________ Zombies don't hold grudges, discriminate, or negotiate- Neither should you. -The Zen of Zombie-

05-01-2008, 03:48 PM	#4
Seabeescotty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jay, Oklahoma, God's country. Posts: 4,050 Images: 18 Blog Entries: 1	Hats off to another victory over the bad guys! __________________ Adapt, improvise, overcome.-Gysgt Highway, Heartbreak Ridge

05-02-2008, 06:59 PM	#6
cubbieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,481	I live in a 1 story house so I would have grabbed my valuables, hopped out the window and drove off in their car(its not theft if you give it back) as I called the police. most burglars flip the matress to check under it don't they? Last edited by cubbieman; 05-02-2008 at 07:02 PM.

05-02-2008, 07:22 PM	#7
7mmremmag1995 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,270 Images: 1 Blog Entries: 1	i would of had some Burglar ka-bobs if that happened to me __________________ Just LeDoux it

05-01-2008, 02:22 PM	#3
AKHunter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 899	Good story with a happy ending. The mothers action was rather ill-advised but what parent wouldn't react that way, fortunately the intruders were unarmed and no one was injured.The daughter sounds like a bright young lady.

05-01-2008, 03:50 PM	#5
BunnyWabbit Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Jayhawk Country Posts: 1,091	I don't know if I would have hid in the bed, that would be a little to close for comfort. But then I would have gotten out one of the three guns in my nightstand and then maybe sat on the bed waiting for them to come in.

05-02-2008, 07:52 PM	#8
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,504	Glad it all turned out alright. One reason I keep my doors locked, home or not. Also, maybe had she made some noise, they'd of not even entered to begin with, but ya' never know. Either way, this time, it turned out for the good. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

05-02-2008, 07:54 PM	#9
Windwalker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3,596	That girl had a cool head on her shoulders. __________________ America: Love it and protect it or leave it