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How It’s Supposed to Be Done

Sheriff’s deputies in Coos Bay, Ore., were dispatched to a burglary in progress. A homeowner had caught three burglars in the act and held them at gunpoint — and had ordered them to call 911 on themselves. The burglars, all 14-year-old boys, were arrested on multiple charges. One of the boys had his 8-year-old sister with him: he was supposed to be babysitting the girl. (RC/KCBY Coos Bay) ...Next time, put the girl in charge.
Original Publication Date: 05 June 2016
This story is in True’s book collections, in Volume 22.

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