Brazilian shopkeeper’s ‘security device’ looks like something from Home Alone

This is what happens when you start taking security inspiration from Kevin McAllister.

A Brazilian shopkeeper came up with his own anti-robber device, planting it in his cash draw to catch thieves.

And add a bit of tinsel and it could be something Macaulay Calkin’s “Operation Ho Ho Ho” protection plan in Home Alone.

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It seems this shopkeeper was against some sticky bandits – “sticky” because apparently they kept sticking their mitts in his cash draw.

“The distrust started when I realized that money was missing from my box,” the shopkeeper said.

“Then some clients started to tell us that we should put cameras in the store.

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But his wife wasn’t content with security footage, wanting to catch the thief red-handed.

 “So we had the idea of putting a mousetrap in the box,” the shopkeeper said.

…yeah, we know.

He recorded video above to demonstrate how his “security device” worked.

Judge its effectiveness for yourself.