Bungling burglar at Mich. shop busted by workers

[December 07, 2009]  TALLMADGE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) -- Authorities said a man trying to burglarize a southwestern Michigan towing and auto-repair shop got a surprise when he found tow truck drivers inside still on the job.

The Grand Rapids Press reported the Marz Collision Services drivers were drinking coffee around 8 p.m. Friday in Ottawa County's Tallmadge Township when they heard noises in another room.

Owner Bob Marz said a man had just broken a window and was attempting to enter the building. The man took off on foot, and driver Todd Hodges pursued in his wrecker -- calling police with his cell phone.

Authorities arrested a 45-year-old Grand Rapids man. He's expected to face burglary charges.

The drivers, who had spent the day pulling cars from snowbanks, stayed on the job after the arrest.

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Information from: The Grand Rapids Press, http://www.mlive.com/grand-rapids/

[Associated Press]

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