An Older Gentleman Named George Called The Police

Summary

An elderly man named George cleverly expedites police response to a theft in his shed by falsely claiming he shot the intruders.

Abstract

George, an older gentleman, discovers a theft in progress in his backyard shed. Initially, the police dispatcher informs him that all patrols are busy and advises him to lock his doors and wait for an officer. Feeling unprotected, George calls back and fabricates a story about shooting the burglars, which prompts an immediate and overwhelming police response, leading to the capture of the thieves. The story concludes by emphasizing that senior citizens like George should not be underestimated, as they can be both sharp and resourceful.

Opinions

The narrative suggests that the initial police response was inadequate, implying a possible flaw in the dispatch system when dealing with non-life-threatening crimes.
George's actions indicate a level of frustration with the perceived inefficiency of law enforcement's initial response.
The story implies that dramatic measures may sometimes be necessary to ensure a prompt response from emergency services.
The conclusion of the story serves as a reminder to respect the capabilities and wit of the elderly, challenging ageist stereotypes.
The author seems to find humor in the situation, as evidenced by the moral drawn from the events and the suggestion that the story is shared for entertainment.

They said they were too busy to respond quickly

He knew how to get their attention

George was an older gentleman who was going to bed one night. As he was about to retire, his wife told him that there was a light on in the shed in the backyard. She could see it from the upstairs window.

When George went downstairs to turn out the light and was about to go out the back door, he saw that there were people in the shed. They were obviously stealing things. He decided that he should call the police.

He phoned 911 and told the police that there were people in his backyard stealing things. The dispatcher asked, “Is someone in your house?”

He answered “No, but some people are breaking into my shed and stealing things.”

The police dispatcher told George that all the patrols were busy. He said to stay in the house and be sure the doors were locked. He told George that an officer would be along later when they were available.

George said “Okay” and hung up the phone. He counted to thirty and then phoned the police again. He said, “Hello, I just called you a few seconds ago because there were people stealing things from my shed. Well, you don’t have to worry about them now because I just shot and killed them both.” He hung up the phone.

Within five minutes, there were several police cars, a SWAT team, a helicopter, two fire trucks, paramedics, and an ambulance which showed up at George’s house. The burglars were still there and were caught red handed.

One of the policemen seemed annoyed as he said to George, “I thought you said that you shot them!”

George replied to him, “I thought you said nobody was available to come.”

The moral of this story is: “Don’t mess with old people.”

Senior citizens may still have keen minds and be able to think fast on their feet. They can surprise you.

[This story was received from a friend in 2016. Not sure of the origin but thought it was worth sharing for people who want to get a laugh. It supposedly really happened.]