More Crazy Crimes 9 is this week’s Mystery Question. They keep getting crazier and crazier, but if they didn’t, I wouldn’t have a post! Also, I’m posting a day early because I want to post a Veterans Day blog.
The photo is one my daughter sent me of the full moon last week. I hope you saw it–it was gorgeous! I think it was closer to the earth than it had been in a bit. And I claim that Scripture verse every day.
Now for last week’s Mystery Question, More Crazy Crimes 8. As usual, three are true, and I made up one. Can you guess which one?
- A home break-in was foiled when the burglar jumped through the bedroom window—and got trapped in a clothes hamper. Cops took it from there.
- The bank robber met with some snags–the first teller he tried to rob fainted, and the next two had no more cash in their drawers. Fed up, he stormed out, threatening to write an angry letter to the bank.
- Another bank robber emailed the police, ridiculing their efforts to arrest him, stating they had his age, build, and accent wrong. What they didn’t have wrong was his email address, which they used to trace him.
- A man decided to break into a house and help himself to a warm shower, a couple of shirts that he layered, a pair of pants, and socks and shoes. His mistake was taking the time to make a ham sandwich–before he finished eating, the homeowners returned, and police soon arrested him.
And the answer is…#4! On #2, I don’t know if the tellers didn’t tell the bank robber the truth, or they actually had no cash, but that really happened! Congrats to all who guessed correctly!
Now for this week’s Mystery Question, More Crazy Crimes 9. As usual, three are true, and I made up one. Can you guess which one?
- A Good Samaritan noticed an elderly man being robbed, so he jumped in and punched the thief. The thief was so upset, he called the police to complain.
- A man was carrying a fancy box with his mother-in-law’s cremains when robbers assaulted him and grabbed the box. He could only imagine what they thought when they opened the box.
- The would-be shoplifters thought store clerks would be too busy at an office supply store back-to-school sale to notice them stealing. Unfortunately, it was also “Shop with a Cop” day when about 60 police officers showed up to help children pick out school supplies. They were quickly nabbed.
- A big-box store agreed to take back a printer from a dissatisfied customer. Then the clerk noticed some work the customer forgot to remove from the machine: Counterfeit bills.
Okay, Super Sleuths, which one did I make up? Leave your answers in the comments, and I’ll enter you in a drawing for one of Steve Hooley’s fine pens.
You can check out Steve Hooley’s fine pens! (value $60) Steve’s Hand-crafted pens are made from antique and historic wood dating back to the 1700s. Check out my friend’s pens at his website. (Due to shipping costs, winner must have a US address.) You can see his other pens here.
Thank you to all who purchased or shared about On the Edge of Trust’s release last week! It’s been highly ranked in Amazon top 50 Christian Mystery/Suspense category all week!
Now for this week’s song. It’s been one of my favorites for a long time!
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I Love that song also Patricia
# 4
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We’ll see, Sarah!
I’m going to guess you made up #3, the shop with a cop day at the office supply store. But I can imagine such a thing happening!
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The bad thing is, Rick, three of them are actually true…we’ll see next week if it’s #3.
$ is made up
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You think #4 is made up? We’ll see…
Love the song Because He Lives
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Me, too, Crystal!
I will say #3 is made up
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Number three is getting popular, Deborah. We’ll see…
Yes, I saw the full moon. So pretty. Comforting verse, too. My guess is #2 because it made me cringe!
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That moon was beautiful, Priscilla. Did you get a photo of it? I wasn’t home when it was so big and by the time I got home to my SLR, it wasn’t as pretty. We’ll see next week if it’s the cringe-worthy #2.
I am guessing that you made up #1. Congrats on being in the top 50 on Amazon for the category.
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Thanks, Gloria! We’ll see next week if it’s #1.
#1
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Number one is getting a lot of play, Patricia…we’ll see…
Lovely, lovely photo. Like wow! My first thought was, look at Casper the friendly ghost and he brought his friends!
The moon’s reflection and the street lights make the green grass a stunning contrast. Then there’s that spot of red with the car on the side. Great picture.
James is going with #3
I’m going with #4
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Thanks, Barbara…I had to look at it again to find the ghosts, but then I saw them, clear as day. lol. We’ll see how you and James did next week…
#4
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We’ll see, Mary!
3
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Very popular number, BN. We’ll see…
I’m going with #4 this week.
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Number 4 is almost as popular as #3, Megan…we’ll see…
#2?
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Maybe, Barbie D…we’ll see. 🙂
Great photo and verse. I did see the super moon, and it was spectacular! I also just finished your new book today, and a review will be coming soon. Loved it!
Crazy crimes:
#1. Love those good Samaritans!
#2. I bet those robbers will think twice before stealing again. Naw.
#3. Shop with a cop sounds like a really good idea.
#4. Printing big money. About 1/4 inch too big.
I will say you made up #2 this time.
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So glad you enjoyed the book, Tim, and I love your the way you logically go through the answers…we’ll see how that works next week…
I’m guessing #1 this week Pat.
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We’ll see, Gail…
love the picture and verse. I am going with #2
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Thanks, Sharon! We’ll see next week…
I’m going with #2 again.
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You’re in good company with Tim, Kelly. We’ll see how you both did next week…
I’m going with #1
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We’ll see…thanks for the beautiful photo!
I’m going with #1.
#1
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We’ll see, Caryl!
Love the song! I will pick #2
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Me, too, Shelia! We’ll see if it’s #2…
I am guessing #3.
Thanks for sharing the beautiful song. It’s one of my favorites so I sang along.
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I did too, Carolyn! We’ll see next week if it’s #3.
These are all great, but I hope you made up #2. And it is a great picture.
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Glad you enjoyed Carole’s photo, Delores! We’ll see next week if it’s #2…
Love the picture and verse. Love the song, too. At the Gaither Homecoming at Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg a few weeks ago, Guy Penrod made a surprise appearance. It probably wasn’t a surprise to the Gaithers, but he was not listed among the performers.
It sounds like some have not heard of Shop with a Cop. I’m not sure if this is still done locally, but it used to be a big thing around here. Each cop “adopted” a needy child and they all went shopping together. I can’t remember if it was just before school started in the fall or if it was for Christmas. I think I will throw my lot in with those who have chosen #2. It sounds more real than the others, so maybe it’s made up.
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I love Guy Penrod! I know that was exciting. And the Shop-with-a-cop happened around Christmas in Memphis…I think. lol We’ll see if it’s #2…
Love the photo and verse! Guy Penrod is a fantastic singer and Because He Lives is a favorite song.
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Mine, too, Mary G. We’ll see next week if it’s #2.
# 1 Thank you for the picture, the verse and the song. I got triple peace and happiness today. DJ
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Aww, thanks, DJ. We’ll see next week if it’s #1.
The Moon photo and verse is so pretty, and yes, it was huge and Very bright! I always think of you when I see a full moon now. Because He Lives is a classic that I absolutely love.
I’m guessing #3, thinking 60 cops in an Office Supply store seems a lot. Somebody would have been awful brave!
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Hi Dottie. I’m glad you think of me when you see a full moon! And I agree, 60 seems a lot…we’ll see next week!