'He must have worked up quite a thirst cutting a hole in the roof'
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SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - Security cameras at a bowling alley caught a cat burglar who broke in through the roof - and helped himself to a beer.
Police said three times in as many weeks, a thief has broken into Springfield businesses via the roof.
The latest victim, Timber Bowl, caught the rooftop prowler on camera.
The suspect broke in through the roof early Monday morning and used a rope to land on the bowling kiosk.
Once in the buiding, he grabbed himself a beer.
"He must have worked up quite a thirst cutting a hole in the roof with the screw driver," said David Blankenship, Timber Bowl owner. "It was like he didn't have a care in the world."
Blankenship said the guy took his time and caused about $8,000 in damage. The burglar walked away from the bowling alley with thousands of dollars worth of Oregon Lottery scratch-it tickets.
Police think the same man is also responsible for breaking into Sharky's Pub and a gas station via the roof.
Springfield police advise businesses to be on high alert and lock up valuables at night.
this only proves burglars ARE the dumbest criminals in the world. work ten time harder to get in. steal stuff they will get arrested for trying to cash in their lottery tickets as the state computer makes them useless except for the police and prosecutor.
Remember:
The Lottery encourages Oregonians to play their dollars with sense and offers the following guidelines for responsible gambling.
Gamble only for fun  (Was breaking through the roof really that fun??)
Think of the money you lose as the cost of your entertainment (Like 20 years of income will sitting in jail.)
Set a dollar limit and stick to it ($8,000 worth of damage is gonna cost ya, dude)
Set a time limit and stick to it (I think you took a little too long with drinking a beer while robbing the place)
Accept losing as part of the game (I'm thinking you're well acquainted with the loser side of things)
Don't borrow money to gamble (Ah hem. . . using the word "borrow" loosely here)
Don't let gambling interfere with family, friends or work ( Yeah - read this several times, okay)
Don't gamble to win back losses (thinking this one is gonna be tough)Â
Don't use gambling as a way to cope with emotional or physical pain (And don't drop the soap in the shower either)Â
Know the warning signs of problem gambling (I'm thinking this is a big red flag.)Â
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Just sayin' . . .
do people no longer care t hat thee mug is being recorded? I guess not.
So what did he do and take at the other two businesses? Just wondering if he took lottery tickets from there as well.Â
One would have to go to a bowling alley to meet a man of his caliber.....
@WendyTeagarden You might strike out if you don't get those feet shaved
 @WendyTeagarden I love a good 'Arthur' reference.Â
@Kushfan I miss Dudley Moore
High Alert? Bad Pun!
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Blankenship said the guy took his time and caused about $8,000 in damage. The burglar walked away from the bowling alley with thousands of dollars worth of Oregon Lottery scratch-it tickets.
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Not smart, they can be traced to the person cashing it in and they'll have to explain how they came into the possession of such...
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Don't let the guy know!
Be on the lookout for a real blurry guy.
 @Pointblank there were a lot of blurry guys and gals at the bar last night. wait a minute...
 @Pointblank LOL!!!!!!!