Police Department Hilariously Credits Spongebob Squarepants With Helping Them Catch A Serial Burglar
Spongebob Squarepants, the lovable and quirky sea sponge, wore many hats while in the beloved childhood cartoon.
Of course, he was a fry cook, but he also dabbled in art history, custodial cleaning, and hotel concierge service.
And now, Spongebob is even being credited with the catching of a serial burglar off-screen in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Between July 23 and September 13, the Tulsa Police Department received five different burglary reports from the same Waterside Apartment Complex located near 17th and W. Jackson Street.
The victims all reported similar details– for example, front doors being kicked in and electronics, televisions, and guns being stolen.
Additionally, during many of the burglaries, the perpetrator was wearing Spongebob Squarepants shorts and matching socks.
So, when a man named Edward Price attempted to sell some of the items on Facebook Marketplace, and police officers spotted Spongebob shorts in the background, they knew they had found their suspect.
In turn, Edward was served with a search warrant on September 16 by Tulsa Police Burglary Detectives.
Facebook; pictured above is Edward Price in his mugshot
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And while combing his home, the detectives discovered the same Spongebob clothing items in his apartment’s dryer.
Edward Price, also known as “Smacc Man,” was then placed under arrest for three counts of 2nd Degree Burglary After Former Conviction of a Felony (AFCF), Knowingly Concealing Stolen Property AFCF, and Possession of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony. The Tulsa Police Department also shared the details of this arrest in a humorous Facebook post crediting Spongebob Squarepants for help with the arrest.
“SPONGEBOB HELPS CATCH A SERIAL BURGLAR,” the post began before adding, “FYI, the suspect’s apartment was not located in a pineapple under the sea.”
The post has since gained nearly two thousand likes and spurred over four hundred and fifty comments. There, community members shared their shock, cracked jokes, and many even left behind some iconic Spongebob GIFs.
Facebook; pictured above are the Spongebob items that helped catch Edward
“I love your department’s sense of humor,” wrote one commenter.
“Can he also be charged for committing bad fashion sense or else for sullying the reputation of Spongebob Squarepants?” asked a second.
“So, does anyone know where he got the shorts? Asking for a friend,” joked a third.
To view the original Facebook post, visit the link here.
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