Thief Steals Cherry Picker – Cable Repairman Taken For Ride 25 Feet in the Air!
A cable repairman from Bakersfield in the US had his cherry picker stolen from under him whilst fixing overhead lines. Police said the Brighthouse Networks truck was pinched on Saturday while 50-year-old Curtis Bartell was elevated 25 feet in the air. Whilst making his escape, the thief tore down several phone lines before crashing into a utility pole. Police confirmed that the lucky Mr Bartell did not suffer any major injuries.
A 29-year-old man was arrested by police on suspicion of hit-and-run, …
A cable repairman from Bakersfield in the US had his cherry picker stolen from under him whilst fixing overhead lines.
Police said the Brighthouse Networks truck was pinched on Saturday while 50-year-old Curtis Bartell was elevated 25 feet in the air.
Whilst making his escape, the thief tore down several phone lines before crashing into a utility pole. Police confirmed that the lucky Mr Bartell did not suffer any major injuries.
A 29-year-old man was arrested by police on suspicion of hit-and-run, automobile theft and false imprisonment.
The man fled the scene but was taken into custody Sunday morning.
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July 25, 2008
those silly yanks.