Video: Gun-toting jewelry store owner knows just what to do after burglar breaks in — and shocked crook makes hilarious exit



After closing up Sidrony Jewelers on Saturday, goldsmith Garrett Peddicord was settling in for "benchwork" in the back of his Omaha, Nebraska, store when something caught his eye on a security monitor, KETV-TV reported.

Turns out, a crook tossed a large rock through one of the store's front windows around 11:30 p.m. After shattered glass littered the floor, the burglar — of course dressed completely in black — entered the store through the new opening.

"That sort of unprovoked attack on what I've worked so hard to build here is pretty upsetting."

Peddicord spent about three years in the U.S. military in Afghanistan and also owns Athena Arms in Bellevue, the station said. Naturally, he knew exactly what to do.

“I typically carry a firearm on my waist, even after hours. It’s just one of those things,” he told KETV before patting his pockets and running through his mental checklist. “Keys, wallet, firearm.”

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'Hey, m-effer!'

Peddicord drew his gun and headed out to where the action was, explaining to KETV that he purposely made loud steps to warn the crook somebody was coming. Peddicord added to the station that he also shouted, "Hey, m-effer!" — substituting a redacted version of the curse word we all know he used.

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Suffice it to say, the burglar was quite scared, immediately throwing up his hands and almost daintily jogging to the exit before dutifully jumping through the opening in the window he busted.

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"That sort of unprovoked attack on what I've worked so hard to build here is pretty upsetting," Peddicord added to the station.

Peddicord explained to KETV that the gun he carries "is the same as any of the other tools" he keeps in his workshop. “They all serve a purpose," he added to the station. "But this is the one tool that I hope to never have to use.”

Omaha police could not immediately confirm whether the burglar was caught, KETV noted.

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Minnesota state senator's burglary arrest could jeopardize Democrats' hold on power



Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D) was arrested Monday and charged with burglary in the first degree — a crime for which an American citizen without political connections could face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $35,000.

The 49-year-old leftist's alleged attempt to steal into her estranged stepmother's home and abscond with human remains may not have only jeopardized her career but her party's control over the Minnesota Senate where Democrats only have a one-seat majority. With Mitchell behind bars, her comrades may find it difficult to advance their agenda in the state, at least in the final weeks of the present legislative session.

KVRR-TV reported that Mitchell, a former Minnesota Public Radio meteorologist and a lieutenant colonel in the Air National Guard, traveled hundreds of miles away from her Twin Cities stomping grounds to a home in Detroit Lakes, whose owner called police around 4:45 a.m. Monday to report "an active burglary in process."

Police quickly arrived on the scene, searched the residence, and detained Mitchell, who just days earlier posted about her discussions with a gun-grab group about "safer communities."

It appears Mitchell, 49, did not choose the 700 block of Granger Road at random.

The criminal complaint indicated the house Mitchell allegedly targeted and broke into belongs to her stepmother. The Democrat was found lurking in the basement, dressed in all black clothing and a black hat, reported WCCO-FM.

Investigators indicated Mitchell had stolen inside in hopes of retrieving some of her recently deceased father's belongings as well as his remains. Apparently, the Democrat's stepmother wasn't interested in talking to her even before this alleged violation of home and trust.

A pair of laptops, a cell phone, various documents, and a Senate ID were found inside Mitchell's black backpack. According to the complaint, Mitchell claimed one of the laptops was gifted her by her stepmother, which the victim denied.

The criminal complaint indicated that Mitchell admitted to driving from her home in Woodbury to Detroit Lakes early Monday morning and entering her stepmother's house via the basement window where her go-bag was found, reported KSTP-TV.

Mitchell, who has no priors, appeared in court Tuesday. She obtained release without bail on the conditions that she shows up for future court appearances, doesn't break the law, and doesn't leave the state with the exception to Cass County in North Dakota for official duties.

Republican Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson said in a statement just hours after his Democratic colleague was tossed in the Becker County Jail, "Knowing very few details at this time, I am shocked by the news of Sen. Nicole Mitchell's arrest for first-degree burglary."

"The public expects Legislators to meet a high standard of conduct," continued Johnson. " As information comes out, we expect the consequences to meet the actions, both in the court of law, and in her role at the legislature."

Sources have told KSTP that Republican state Senate leaders are considering calling for the Democrat's resignation.

The Minnesota Senate Democratic Caucus reportedly indicated that it was "aware of the situation and has no comment pending further information."

State Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy said, "The allegations against Senator Mitchell are upsetting, for me and for anyone who has gotten to know and work with her."

"The behavior alleged is far outside the character she has established in the Senate and in her distinguished career in the military," added Murphy. "We believe in due process, and Senator Mitchell has the right to a full defense of her case in court. In the coming days and weeks, Senator Mitchell must also have serious and difficult conversations with her colleagues, constituents and family."

Mitchell was elected to the Senate in 2022. Barring removal or resignation, she will remain in office until 2027.

Had Mitchell been successful last year in passing SF 2469, then she would have been guaranteed supportive arts programs if convicted.

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Burglar pries open window in middle of day, climbs into home's back room — and meets elderly homeowner who shoots him dead



An elderly homeowner in Tulsa, Oklahoma, fatally shot an intruder who climbed through a back window and into the house near East 14th Street and South Florence Place around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Tulsa police said.

What are the details?

A KJRH-TV broadcast indicated the burglar pried open the window. According to the station's story, a confrontation ensued between the elderly homeowner and the burglar, after which the homeowner shot the intruder.

The suspect then jumped out of the window and ran around to the front of the house, police said. KTUL-TV reported he collapsed on the home's front yard. Police added that the suspect was pronounced dead when first responders arrived.

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The homeowner said he heard multiple voices, KTUL reported, but police said they searched the area around the house and found no signs of additional burglary suspects.

Suspect identified

Police identified the deceased burglary suspect as 32-year-old Scotty Villines, KJRH said in its story update.

The station said the homeowner was taken in for questioning and later released.

Police added to KTUL that anyone with additional information about the incident or other suspects can call Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS.

How are folks reacting?

Tulsa police's Facebook post about the burglary and deadly shooting received well over a thousand comments — and many of them were happy about how things ended up. Here's a sampling:

  • "Outstanding for the homeowner! Stand your ground! These thugs have gotten out of control with no consequences," one commenter wrote.
  • "With crime so rampant, lots of people I know have loaded guns in their homes and carry when away from home. Criminals better take notice," another commenter said.
  • "It's sad when you can't feel safe in your own home! I believe if you chose to break in[to] a house, then you chose your own death! You took that chance!" another commenter declared.
  • "This is exactly what needs to happen," another commenter said. "We need to protect what we work for and not let these thieves take it."
  • "Put a tombstone where he collapsed saying, 'This is where the last home invader died,'" another commenter quipped.

LAPD asks for the public to assist in identifying the 'Two O'Clock Rock Burglar’



Authorities from the Los Angeles Police Department want members of the public to assist in determining the identity of a suspect nicknamed the "Two O'Clock Rock Burglar.”

A press release says that the suspect has hit more than sixty businesses in the San Fernando Valley over the last year.

"The suspect has committed burglaries at businesses in Devonshire Division, Van Nuys Division, North Hollywood Division, Topanga Division, West Valley Division and in the cities of Burbank and San Fernando," according to the release.

The individual, who commits the thefts typically around 2:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m., stages rocks in front of the places he is going to rob. After breaking in, the individual takes cash from the register, or just steals the entire register, according to the release.

"The suspect targets businesses during early morning hours, generally between 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. He first canvasses a location, then stages rocks in front of the businesses he is about to burglarize. The suspect gains entry by throwing a rock through the front glass door and, once inside, removes cash from the register. In many cases he takes the locked cash register," the release said.

"The suspect is described as an African-American male with dark skin with a receding hair line that sometimes wears glasses," the release noted. "He stands 5 feet 10 inches and weighs approximately 150-180 pounds. Generally, he wears a dark hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and black shoes."

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Armed homeowner comes face to face with alleged burglar — and things don't end well for the uninvited individual



An Oklahoma City homeowner was checking on his property Wednesday night when he encountered an alleged burglar and shot the individual, police told KOTV-TV.

Police told the station the alleged burglar later died at a hospital.

What are the details?

Several neighbors told KOCO-TV the homeowner has been battling break-ins of late.

"You have to understand, if you're going to break into someone's home, you're going to risk dying," neighbor Camille Jones added to KOCO.

Neighbors also told KOCO they've been dealing with recent break-ins as well.

"How do we protect ourselves, and how do we protect our neighbors?" Jones asked KOCO.

James Jacobs, another neighbor, told KOTV the homeowner — whom he's known for more than 30 years — doesn't live at the home and uses it for storage. But he was there just hours before the shooting in order to fix a fence, the station said.

Jacobs added to KOTV he was helping the homeowner with the job: "It has been broken into a couple times, and we were talking about how we could make the place look better and more secure."

The homeowner left and came back to the property around 8 p.m., which was when he caught the alleged burglar, KOTV reported.

Jones told KOCO it was "just a matter of time" before someone got hurt because of the break-ins.

What happened after the shooting?

Police stayed at the property through the night as the investigation carried over into the following day, KOTV said, adding that homicide detectives interviewed the homeowner and released him pending further investigation.

While Jacobs called the circumstances "terrible," he noted to KOTV that his friend has "all rights to be there anytime he wants to. If somebody breaks [in] over there, he has a right to defend himself."

"That guy could have been after me!" Jacobs added to KOCO, noting he would've done the same thing to a burglar, and that "you have to stand your ground."

The case has been handed to the district attorney who will determine if the property owner will face any charges, KOCO said, adding that police haven't said if the alleged burglar was armed.

Police didn't release the names of the homeowner or the alleged burglar, KOTV reported.