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Initech

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Sat Feb 8, 2014, 02:51 AM Feb 2014

Dumb Criminals: Would Be Burglar Scared Off By Big Mouth Billy Bass



The crime scene of a break-in at a Rochester's Hooked on Fishing shop showed evidence that a burglar got scared off by a motion-activated, singing bass, authorities said.

The novelty bass, which had been hung near the door and would start singing "Take Me to the River" whenever someone entered the shop, was found on the floor after the intruder knocked it down as part of breaking the door to get in, according to the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office.

But the intruder appeared to have left in a hurry, without stealing anything -- not tackle nor cash that had been left in "a very visible spot," Sgt. Tom Claymon said.

http://www.startribune.com/local/blogs/243566201.html
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Dumb Criminals: Would Be Burglar Scared Off By Big Mouth Billy Bass (Original Post) Initech Feb 2014 OP
The best use of the singing bass yet. marble falls Feb 2014 #1
CALL GHOST HUNTERS! Warren DeMontague Feb 2014 #2
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