Crime & Safety
Man-Shaped Mannequin Reported For Trespassing In Laguna Beach Neighborhood
The report was made as a result of an April 1st joke played on a household in Laguna Beach, police said.
LAGUNA BEACH, CA — Laguna Beach police received a report Wednesday that left officers scratching their heads.
On April 1, Laguna Beach Police Department officers responded to a possible trespassing on private property.
According to police, someone reported seeing a person camping and drinking next to their home.
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Upon arrival, police quickly discovered that it was nothing more than a prank — a man-shaped mannequin had been dressed and positioned to appear as a loiterer by an unknown prankster.
"We know some of you will be pulling off epic pranks today, but remember, faking emergencies or calling 911 is not a joke," police said in a statement. "Stay safe, have fun, and don't be a fool."
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