Intruders abruptly abort break-in as owner imitates a canine's barking
In Melbourne, Australia, a homeowner in Brighton successfully thwarted an attempted burglary of an Audi limousine by imitating a barking dog, causing the burglars to flee in panic. The incident, which was captured on surveillance camera footage, has since gone viral on social media platforms such as TikTok and Facebook, with users praising the homeowner's bravery and creativity[6][7][8].
The video footage, published by news channel 7News, shows two masked suspects attempting to break into the Audi, searching the interior of the car for a key opener. However, their plans were disrupted when the homeowner suddenly appeared and began to bark loudly, mimicking the sound of a guard dog[1][2][3].
The burglars, startled by the unexpected noise, quickly fled the scene, with one of them running away in a state of panic. The Audi, driven by an unseen force, moved towards the exit during the commotion, but eventually came to a stop against the fence after the burglars fled[4][5].
The homeowner's actions during the incident were reminiscent of scenes from an action movie, with the homeowner storming out of the garage with barking and threatening shouts[9]. The second burglar also fled after hearing the homeowner's loud barking.
Social media users have been impressed by the homeowner's bravery, with comments such as "Legend !!!!!!😂💖" and "Brave 💪💪"[10]. The incident has sparked a conversation about unconventional methods of home security, with some users suggesting that a loud dog barking could be an effective deterrent for burglars.
It is unclear whether the burglars have been caught following the incident, but the homeowner's quick thinking and creative approach has certainly made him a local hero in the Brighton community.
The social-media buzz about the bravery of the homeowner in Brighton, Melbourne, has extended to discussing unconventional methods for general-news, with many suggesting that a loud dog barking could be an effective crime-and-justice deterrent. The viral entertainment footage, captured on surveillance cameras and later published by news channel 7News, shows the homeowner's creative use of his voice to mimic a barking dog.
