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Have a Fit

Police in Warwickshire, England, appealed to the public to help them find a burglar who “distracted” a victim in Stratford-upon-Avon. “If you have any information please contact us.” The plea was accompanied by an “e-fit” image — a composite mug-shot-like picture of the suspect as described by the victim in the case. The resulting picture had a mouth so huge, the photo went viral on social media with comments like “that’s Zippy from Rainbow” and comparisons to the Cheshire Cat. Police weren’t fazed by the mockery, assuring “this is real and that we anticipated the attention!” — and noting with an e-fit, “The victim/witness describes the suspect” and police can’t ask “leading questions” — and they stop when the victim or witness is “happy” with the image. (RC/London Telegraph) ...And if it doesn’t e-fit, you must acquit.