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Hot-Tubbing Burglars Leave Undies Behind

British thieves go in for a soak before work

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 16, 2010 4:44 AM CST

(Newser) – A crew of cheeky British bandits has an unusual MO: Find homes with hot tubs, enjoy a soak, then steal the owners' luxury goods—and leave their wet undies behind. The bizarre gang has stolen thousand of dollars in cash and property, reports the Telegraph. “There is a serious side to this, even though some people might find it amusing," said a Lancashire police spokesman. One of the victims declared: "It takes some nerve to use the hot tub before breaking in. You would expect most burglars would want to get in and out of a house as quickly and quietly as possible." Click for more weird crimes.

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toeser
Dec 16, 2010 8:43 AM CST
I would not want to have to do those DNA tests. Eeeewwwwwww.
HMunster
Dec 16, 2010 8:41 AM CST
I think the culprits are the critters for "Over The Hedge"... (The comic strip, not the movie).
finkster
Dec 16, 2010 4:54 AM CST
Maybe they thought they could soak their impending guilt away.

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