A suspected, would-be robber was left red-faced after he got trapped in a roof vent.
He was allegedly trying to rob a treasury building.
But he was left stuck in the narrow space.He tells the firefighter who found him: “I’m in trouble.
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“Buddy, help me please.
“I was cold, daddy.”
He was caught allegedly attempting to rob the General Treasury of the Republic in Viña del Mar, Chile, yesterday (23 July).
He was nabbed after triggering the building’s security alarms, as reported by Need To Know.
Police spokesperson Colonel Leonardo Cárdenas said the fire brigade was called to rescue the suspect from the metal pipe before transferring him to hospital with minor injuries.
He stated: “The person was arrested for the crime of attempted robbery and he was taken in custody to the Court of Guarantee this morning.”
Cárdenas added that the suspect is a “known offender with a long criminal record”.
The investigation continues.
One local commented: “Just leave him there.”
Luis said: “Paraffin and a match!”
Jaime joked: “He must’ve thought he was Santa Claus.”
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