Suspects pocket dial 911 during car break-in

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A man and his accomplice in Fresno, California, accidentally dialed 911 while attempting to break into a car, leading police directly to their location. This incident highlights the foolishness of petty criminals and the unexpected ways in which law enforcement can catch them. The humorous nature of the story has garnered attention, although some skepticism exists regarding the reliability of the report, particularly due to its source. Overall, the event underscores the idea that some criminals make easily avoidable mistakes.
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This is a pretty awesome story
 
Most petty crooks are idiots. I wish they were all this stupid, though. Weed them out one by one.
 
The video isn't available in my area, but the text is funny enough. (Still, the report is suspect since it came through Fox.)
 

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