Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Police seek thief who stole leg lamp from store's 'A Christmas Story' display
A leg lamp thief is on the loose in North Tonawanda, New York.
The owner of Yankee Spirits liquor store, Gary Brennan, is asking for help identifying the thief who stole a key piece of the store’s Christmas display.
Every year, he puts up a Christmas display in the front window with a items from “A Christmas Story”, including several versions of the leg lamp featured in the 1983 film.
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In surveillance video, a man in a grey sweatshirt and sunglasses is seen walking in and grabbing a leg lamp from the display before running out. Brennan says even his customers are mad about the theft. Police are investigating.
The owner of Yankee Spirits liquor store, Gary Brennan, is asking for help identifying the thief who stole a key piece of the store’s Christmas display.
Every year, he puts up a Christmas display in the front window with a items from “A Christmas Story”, including several versions of the leg lamp featured in the 1983 film.
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In surveillance video, a man in a grey sweatshirt and sunglasses is seen walking in and grabbing a leg lamp from the display before running out. Brennan says even his customers are mad about the theft. Police are investigating.
Woman called 911 in order to assault police officer with pot of soup
A Florida woman called 911 for help earlier this month and then swung a pot of soup at a responding deputy, according to a Broward Sheriff's Office report.
Karine Pierre Louis, 29, is accused of striking two deputies when they appeared at her door in Tamarac.
She is charged with two counts of battery on a law enforcement officer and misuse of the 911 system. According to the report, Louis called 911 about a "verbal domestic incident," prompting two uniformed deputies to appear at her home.
When one of the deputies knocked, Louis opened the door, said "I need help," and swung the pot at the deputy without warning. The soup-filled pot hit the deputy's face, authorities said.
The deputy's partner handcuffed the woman, who kicked him while she was being escorted to the sheriff's substation in Tamarac. Louis "intentionally called 911 to have the Broward Sheriff's Office come to her residence to commit the crime of battery to a law enforcement officer," the report said. Louis remains in jail on an $11,100 bond.
She is charged with two counts of battery on a law enforcement officer and misuse of the 911 system. According to the report, Louis called 911 about a "verbal domestic incident," prompting two uniformed deputies to appear at her home.
When one of the deputies knocked, Louis opened the door, said "I need help," and swung the pot at the deputy without warning. The soup-filled pot hit the deputy's face, authorities said.
The deputy's partner handcuffed the woman, who kicked him while she was being escorted to the sheriff's substation in Tamarac. Louis "intentionally called 911 to have the Broward Sheriff's Office come to her residence to commit the crime of battery to a law enforcement officer," the report said. Louis remains in jail on an $11,100 bond.
Underwear thief caught after weight of stolen lingerie caused ceiling to collapse
Residents in Yulin city, Guangxi province, China, were treated to a colourful array of more than 2,000 pieces of women’s lingerie laid out neatly on the ground at a public space in their neighbourhood on Saturday.
The used underwear, which belonged to women living in the neighbourhood, had been stolen by a male resident over the course of the year.
The man then hid the stolen lingerie above ceiling tiles in a number of stairwells within the residential building where he lived.
His actions were uncovered only when one of the stairwells’ ceilings gave way under the weight of his loot, and several sets of bras and knickers came tumbling down. The man, surnamed Tang and in his 30s, had apparently used a master key to open doors to around 750 households in the area. He then crept inside stealing the homeowners' underwear.
The used underwear, which belonged to women living in the neighbourhood, had been stolen by a male resident over the course of the year.
The man then hid the stolen lingerie above ceiling tiles in a number of stairwells within the residential building where he lived.
His actions were uncovered only when one of the stairwells’ ceilings gave way under the weight of his loot, and several sets of bras and knickers came tumbling down. The man, surnamed Tang and in his 30s, had apparently used a master key to open doors to around 750 households in the area. He then crept inside stealing the homeowners' underwear.
Church hosted carol service for animals
More than 100 people and their pets, including dogs and a tortoise, attended a Christmas carol service for pets on Sunday.
The Reverend Chris Colledge led the carol service at at St Ambrose Church in Bournemouth, which was organised to give thanks for pets and animals at Christmas, as well as to remember treasured pets which have passed away.
Mr Colledge said that recently he lost his own pet, Maisie the dog, after she died aged just six and he also reflected on the saying that “‘A house is not a home without a pet in it”.
He added: “We are thanking God for all our pets at Christmas.” Animal lovers also had the chance to light candles and reflect on the pets that they miss and joined in with a number of carols including Little Donkey.
With video.
The Reverend Chris Colledge led the carol service at at St Ambrose Church in Bournemouth, which was organised to give thanks for pets and animals at Christmas, as well as to remember treasured pets which have passed away.
Mr Colledge said that recently he lost his own pet, Maisie the dog, after she died aged just six and he also reflected on the saying that “‘A house is not a home without a pet in it”.
He added: “We are thanking God for all our pets at Christmas.” Animal lovers also had the chance to light candles and reflect on the pets that they miss and joined in with a number of carols including Little Donkey.
With video.
Church without a building created nativity scene with scarecrows for carol service at allotment
A church without a building created a nativity scene with scarecrows for a service at an allotment on Sunday.
Fleet Meadow Baptist Church recently acquired the plot in Didcot, Oxfordshire, and decided it would be a "fitting" Christmas theme.
Thirteen scarecrows, representing figures such as Jesus, Mary and Joseph, were made by parishioners using items including old clothes and sticks. About 35 people then attended a carol service at the site.
"We wanted to do something at the site for the festive season which brought the community together, and a nativity scene using scarecrows seemed like the logical answer," said Ian Bunce, from the church.
Fleet Meadow Baptist Church recently acquired the plot in Didcot, Oxfordshire, and decided it would be a "fitting" Christmas theme.
Thirteen scarecrows, representing figures such as Jesus, Mary and Joseph, were made by parishioners using items including old clothes and sticks. About 35 people then attended a carol service at the site.
"We wanted to do something at the site for the festive season which brought the community together, and a nativity scene using scarecrows seemed like the logical answer," said Ian Bunce, from the church.
Mystery after seal found in the middle of a field 20 miles from nearest coastline
A seal was found in the middle of a field in Merseyside.
The sea mammal was discovered in a "distressed state" by a dog walker on Monday, close to Newton Brook near Newton-le-Willows, by a startled member of the public.
It is unclear how the seal got to the field but it was found about 20 miles from the nearest coastline.
Experts believe the grey juvenile seal may have swam from a colony in Hilbre Island, in the Dee Estuary, and got lost. Farm owner Gary Watkinson said: “It’s quite unusual. We just saw it lying there this morning.” A woman who lives nearby said she saw the seal when she opened her curtains and assumed it was a pony which had collapsed. She said: “I thought it must have been hurt. The poor thing must be so scared.”
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A Merseyside Police spokesman said: “A report came in from dog walker at 9.39am of the animal on a farmers’ field in Newton-le-Willows. It’s within a field that’s fenced. A wildlife officer is en route - we need to work out who it belongs to, and how it got there. There’s no danger to the public, we just want to ensure the animal’s welfare.”
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In a later statement, Merseyside police said: “Police and fire officers, with the help of a local farmer have herded the seal on to a RSPCA trailer. Its condition is described as being exhausted and has now been taken to the RSPCA’s wildlife hospital in Stapeley Grange, Nantwich, for assessment. Once fully recovered they hope to release the seal back into its natural habitat.”
Experts believe the grey juvenile seal may have swam from a colony in Hilbre Island, in the Dee Estuary, and got lost. Farm owner Gary Watkinson said: “It’s quite unusual. We just saw it lying there this morning.” A woman who lives nearby said she saw the seal when she opened her curtains and assumed it was a pony which had collapsed. She said: “I thought it must have been hurt. The poor thing must be so scared.”
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A Merseyside Police spokesman said: “A report came in from dog walker at 9.39am of the animal on a farmers’ field in Newton-le-Willows. It’s within a field that’s fenced. A wildlife officer is en route - we need to work out who it belongs to, and how it got there. There’s no danger to the public, we just want to ensure the animal’s welfare.”
YouTube link.
In a later statement, Merseyside police said: “Police and fire officers, with the help of a local farmer have herded the seal on to a RSPCA trailer. Its condition is described as being exhausted and has now been taken to the RSPCA’s wildlife hospital in Stapeley Grange, Nantwich, for assessment. Once fully recovered they hope to release the seal back into its natural habitat.”
Scottish SPCA called out after woman mistook hat for injured parrot
The Scottish SPCA were called out to rescue an injured parrot in Aberdeen only to discover it was a hat.
A lady spotted what looked like a parrot lying in the middle of the road on Friday and called the animal welfare charity to rescue it.
However, it soon became clear the creature was in fact a hat. Animal Rescue Officer Karen Hogg said, "It's fair to say the lady who called was mortified when I called her back to tell her it wasn't actually a parrot. When she was on her way home from the shops, she thought she saw an injured bird on the road.
"The hat has green holly which she assumed was the body and a red bobble sticking out which she thought was the parrot's head. As the lady was driving at the time she wasn't able to stop and get a good look so called to alert us. When I got there it was a nice surprise to find there wasn't an animal in danger and I must admit it gave me a bit of Christmas cheer.
"The hat is now being safely looked after at our centre in Drumoak. If anyone recognises the hat they are welcome to come and collect it. Although this incident turned out to be a false alarm, we'd always encourage people to give us a call if they think an animal is in need of help."
However, it soon became clear the creature was in fact a hat. Animal Rescue Officer Karen Hogg said, "It's fair to say the lady who called was mortified when I called her back to tell her it wasn't actually a parrot. When she was on her way home from the shops, she thought she saw an injured bird on the road.
"The hat has green holly which she assumed was the body and a red bobble sticking out which she thought was the parrot's head. As the lady was driving at the time she wasn't able to stop and get a good look so called to alert us. When I got there it was a nice surprise to find there wasn't an animal in danger and I must admit it gave me a bit of Christmas cheer.
"The hat is now being safely looked after at our centre in Drumoak. If anyone recognises the hat they are welcome to come and collect it. Although this incident turned out to be a false alarm, we'd always encourage people to give us a call if they think an animal is in need of help."
Man remanded in custody after breaching Asbo about dropping money
A man given an anti-social behaviour order (Asbo) for dropping banknotes and coins has been charged with breaching his order.
The Asbo, issued in July 2002, bans Stuart McGhie, 45, from letting bank notes fall to the ground, displaying bank notes to another person, communicating with girls under 18 or causing harassment, alarm or distress.
Previously, he used bank notes, often protruding from his trousers, to attract the attention of young girls when walking around or on buses. McGhie was arrested on November 2 over alleged breaches by dropping banknotes from June 1 to August 31 in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.
He was charged on Thursday with three breaches of the order and appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court that day. McGhie, of Steventon, was remanded in custody and will face Oxford Crown Court on January 2.
The Asbo, issued in July 2002, bans Stuart McGhie, 45, from letting bank notes fall to the ground, displaying bank notes to another person, communicating with girls under 18 or causing harassment, alarm or distress.
Previously, he used bank notes, often protruding from his trousers, to attract the attention of young girls when walking around or on buses. McGhie was arrested on November 2 over alleged breaches by dropping banknotes from June 1 to August 31 in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.
He was charged on Thursday with three breaches of the order and appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court that day. McGhie, of Steventon, was remanded in custody and will face Oxford Crown Court on January 2.
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