I don't get this joke?

Question

Round like a shot... Going to bed the other night, I noticed people in my shed stealing things. I phoned the police but was told there was no one in the area to help. The policeman said they would send someone over as soon as possible. I hung up.

A minute later I rang again. 'Hello', I said, 'I called you a minute ago because there were people in my shed. You don't have to hurry now, because I've shot them.' Within five minutes there were half a dozen police cars in the area, plus helicopters and an armed response unit. They caught the burglars red-handed.

One of the officers said: 'I thought you said you'd shot them.' To which I replied: 'I thought you said there was no one available.'

Article by Tony Gladstone

Answer 1

It's not a joke.It's a true story.

Answer 2

that's pretty funny!!  The police were quick to respond when they thought the guy had shot the burglars. But no one was "Available" when there were just burglars in the shed!

Answer 3

no they weren't scared it's taking the p**s of our country's police on what they will come out for and that the criminals have the rights

Answer 4

Lol! That's funny..

Answer 5

It's an excellent observation on how fked up society in Britain is today. If only it WAS a joke.

Answer 6

Excellent story, is it true, it's very clever...!