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Thread: Caught!

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    WOW, that sounds like a pretty scary ride. Glad you were able to get the info and call it in. Take care of yourself on your day off that was a stressful event.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OakLeaf View Post
    Wow, what a story! I'm so glad everything turned out well. Good job getting the plate.

    I'd say please be more careful ... but I know how that is when adrenaline is pumping. I've been known to chase down thieves myself.
    In hindsight, I was just trying to keep them in view, more than anything else. I didn't know they were thieves at that point. I knew they were jerks, and would possibly throw more stuff if they could. After they passed and I couldn't see them anymore, even though I had already called the police, I was pretty nervous. At that point, I was checking every parking lot, every side street, afraid if they got behind me, they'd be in a good position to do something else.

    What a bunch of idiots to draw attention to themselves while having stolen stuff in their car. Mean idiots. I hope they get what they deserve.

    ETA, thanks for all the kudos, everyone! Still feeling good this morning.
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    Wow...just, wow. You really saved the day. I can't even imagine how you felt as all that was going down. Amazing.
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    Wow, great reactions to a difficult situation. I'm glad they caught those thugs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by redrhodie View Post
    What a bunch of idiots to draw attention to themselves while having stolen stuff in their car. Mean idiots. I hope they get what they deserve.
    No kidding. Definitely not criminal geniuses, by any stretch.
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    Wow! What a gal! You go get 'em - nobody but nobody should ever mess with a mad redrhodie ever again. What courage you have. You felt like you were being bullied and you stood up to it and uncovered a crime spree and made those responsible for it accountable in the process. You are now an official Hero!

    This turned out very good and it could have turned out very bad, I'm glad you are okay and had no harm come to you. (besides an adreline crash today).

    Congratulations on following your instinct.
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    WOW, what a story, what a day! I'm glad you are ok, I'm glad they got caught and I hope they rot in cells for a WHILE!

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    wow, brava!! I am so impressed that you got their plates and got them apprehended!
    woohoooo!!
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    Wow, redrhodie, way to go!!! You are SuperBicycleWoman, able to apprehend thieves with a single cell phone call!!!

    You need a red cape!!

    It's always good to get dangerously stupid people off the street; you did an excellent thing!!!

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    way to take the bull by the horns, Red! SO proud of you!!!! You nabbed those little thugs and now they'll pay! Good on ya!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by redrhodie View Post
    What a bunch of idiots to draw attention to themselves while having stolen stuff in their car. Mean idiots. I hope they get what they deserve.
    I imagine this will not get them kudos on the prison yard:

    So, whatcha in for?
    Oh theft, burglary, same as last time, the usual.
    Cool, me too! How'd you get caught?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Trek420 View Post
    I imagine this will not get them kudos on the prison yard:

    So, whatcha in for?
    Oh theft, burglary, same as last time, the usual.
    Cool, me too! How'd you get caught?
    I threw a pizza box at a cyclist. She chased us, tracked us and called it in.
    Not to make light of the situation, but that is just way too hilarious!
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    Quote Originally Posted by tangentgirl View Post
    wtg, rr!
    +1 ... you'll be shaking about this one for a while, I bet! Super Biker!

 

 

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