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by Randy Cassingham

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Stomp in the Name of the Law
Michael D. Allen, 18, called the sheriff in New Scotland, N.Y., to say he had just witnessed a burglary next door to his house. A deputy found the neighbor’s front door was kicked in; a large sneaker print was clearly visible. A police dog followed a scent trail — right to Allen’s garage. The investigating officer asked to see Allen’s shoes, and sure enough they matched the print on the door. Allen was arrested for burglary. “He wasn’t all that forthcoming as to why he did it,” the sheriff said. (Albany Times Union) ...An easy crime to solve: the footprint on the door matched the footprint in Allen’s mouth.
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