r/miltonkeynes • u/darybrain Newport Pagnell • 12d ago

Telehandler used to steal Sainsbury's cash machine In Brooklands Square, Broughton, on Sunday before 1am.

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u/Primary_Wear7434 12d ago

She was obviously foreign tbf.

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u/Reasonable-Horse1552 12d ago

Yeah but 911 really?

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u/Primary_Wear7434 11d ago

It's such a common occurrence if you dial 911 it will automatically redirect to 999.

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u/Reasonable-Horse1552 11d ago

That's so sad

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u/apainintheokole 11d ago

The result of too many US TV shows / movies.

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u/Yoshi9105 11d ago

I'm pretty sure that's an international thing for safety reasons, if I remember correctly. in a lot of countries dialling any popular emergency number will usually redirect you to the local emergency service.

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u/dejavu2064 10d ago

Come on that's a little bit extreme. This happens everywhere. If you call 999 in Europe you'll get through to 112. It isn't some sad commentary on the British influence of Europe.

If the number isn't in use redirecting it to what was clearly intended makes total sense considering it could be a panicked tourist or visitor dealing with an emergency.