Blundering burglar caught by Facebook
Police in New Zealand used the internet social networking site Facebook to catch a burglar.
The man was caught on a security camera after removing his balaclava while trying to break into a safe.
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The man was caught on a security camera after removing his balaclava while trying to break into a safe.
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