Guy Says He Stole A Car To Keep Warm

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Criminals are masters of making excuses. Nothing seems to be their fault, they’re constantly portraying themselves as victims acted upon by circumstances over which they have no control. But police and others who work with them should recognize this, and that’s probably why police in Memphis, Tennessee had no problem arresting a guy who said he stole a Nissan Maxima to stay warm during the cold snap.

Watch a guy shoot at the repo man as his car is taken away.

First off, he broke into the Maxima by smashing one of the rear windows. If one wanted to stay warm, breaking a window would be a horrible way to do it. Also, cars only stay warm in frigid temperatures if they keep running. The guy’s story breaks down quickly upon any real scrutiny.