George of Williston, North Dakota

George of Williston, North Dakota was going to bed when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the garden shed, which she could see from the bedroom window.

George opened the back door to go turn off the light but saw that there were people in the shed stealing things.

He phoned police, who asked, "Are they in your house?

He replied "no".

Then they said that all patrols were busy, and he should simply lock his door and an officer would be along when available.

George said "Okay".

He hung up, counted to 30, and phoned the police again.

"Hello, I just called you a few seconds ago because there were people in my shed. You don't have to worry about them now cause I've just shot them all."

Then he hung up.


Within five minutes three police cars, an Armed Response unit, and an ambulance showed up at George's residence.

Of course the police caught the burglars red-handed.
One of the policeman said to George, "I thought you said you shot them!"

George said "I thought you said there was nobody available."

True story.