Texas Man's Halloween Scarecrow Scares Off Burglars

Texas Homeowner's Halloween Decoration Thwarts Burglary A recent incident in Texas highlights the unexpected role of Halloween decorations in home security. Quinn Pratt, a TikTok user, shared a video detailing how two individuals broke into his garage in the early morning hours. Pratt stated, "It was 2 or 3 o'clock in the morning, we were all asleep, and I heard my garage door going cuckoo." He initially dismissed the noise, assuming it was a storm. However, the garage door opened again, much louder, prompting Pratt to grab his firearm. As he approached the garage, he heard screams, and discovered the intruders fleeing. The culprit? A motion-activated scarecrow Pratt had purchased for Halloween, which startled the burglars into a hasty retreat. "They took off running!" Pratt exclaimed in his video. The incident serves as a lighthearted reminder of the unexpected ways security can be enhanced.