Quirky World ... Mother’s picture shames thief into returning Kindle
Police released the photo that had uploaded automatically to the owner’s cloud account. It showed a photo of a man and a woman who apparently visited a church on Ash Wednesday because she had a smudge of ash on her forehead.
Police say a few hours later the 26-year-old man in the picture returned the Kindle. The woman in the photo was the man’s mother, who police say had nothing to do with the theft.
Police captain Paul Vernon says there was family pressure on the man to return the tablet because his mother was in the picture.
A San Jose police officer who was fired after posting Twitter messages that seemed to ridicule protests over police killings has been reinstated.
Police said an independent arbitrator reinstated officer Phil White. Acting Police Chief Eddie Garcia says the department disagree with the decision but will honour it. White has been assigned to administrative duties.
The 20-year veteran was fired last autumn after he tweeted: “Threaten me or my family and I will use my God given and law appointed right and duty to kill you.”
A leather dominatrix catsuit handed down for generations is up for auction.
The 1960s black leather outfit features buckles, chains, a collar, and in-built high heels — as well as lacing and zips. The item, which belonged to the owner’s grandmother, will be up for auction online with an estimated price of £200-£300 (€257-€386).
Prospective buyers will be able to bid on the item on February 23 via the-saleroom.com, a marketplace for art and antiques auctions.
Keepers are celebrating the birth of twin porcupines.
The baby African crested porcupines, known as porcupettes, were born on February 14 and are yet to be named. They were born to mother Afryea and father Koho at Woodlands Family Theme Park in Devon. Michaela Newham, head keeper at Woodlands Zoo Farm, described the twins as “very sweet but prickly”.
The African crested porcupine is the largest rodent in Africa and gestates for 112 days. It lives in hilly, rocky habitats in Africa and Italy.
An 81-year-old woman chased down robbers who stole her purse, ramming their car and leaving damage which helped officers apprehend them.
The woman was sitting in her car in her drive in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, when she was approached by a man and woman. As she talked to them through an open window, one grabbed her purse and they fled in a car. Police said the woman took off after them and hit their car. The duo drove off, but officers found the damaged vehicle in a grocery store car park. A couple in their 30s have been charged.
An audio recording captured the moment a postmaster made a call to get help for a postman who was trapped inside his truck — by wild turkeys.
The dumbfounded postmaster initially tells police “You’re not going to believe this”, before providing details about the attack, noting that similar events have happened before.
Authorities said about seven turkeys accosted the postman in Hillsdale, New Jersey, but he was not injured. Two officers scared off the turkeys so he could continue his route.
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