Crime & Safety
The Dark Knight Sits: Man Down Report Ends Up Being Batman
Police say the culprit is a long time nemesis of the protector of Gotham City.
QUINCY, MA — Police were surprised to see a slumped over superhero during a call Thursday for a man down.
The call from a person passing the corner of Beale Street and Newport Avenue resulted in an officer working a nearby detail to rush over to the area, only to find a Batman doll sitting on a step.
Quincy Police on Twitter said the Joker was responsible.
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Here's the full tweet:
Passerby calls dispatch and reports a man down at the corner of Beale St & Newport Ave. Officer working detail in area runs to location to see if he can help... #batmandown #truestory #seesomethingsaysomething #thejokerdidit pic.twitter.com/YUxJax6p6I
— Quincy Police (@quincymapolice) February 22, 2018
Police do not believe the call was a prank. Sergeant Karyn Barkas told the Boston Globe that the caller left their name and number and was concerned that the she was looking at a person who just overdosed.
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While this person turned out to be the Dark Knight in doll form, the #seesomethingsaysomething is a reminder from police that if something looks off, it's probably worth a call.
Image via Quincy Police Department
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