Would You Believe It? Bungling Burglar Actually Calls '999' After Activating Petrol Station Shutters

[Arthur Little]

... hang on ...!

... how about the [at least 5 minutes] he "spent-or-so in suspense" - awaiting the arrival of the Emergency Services?

[Michael Parnham]

... hang on ...!

... how about the [at least 5 minutes] he "spent-or-so in suspense" - awaiting the arrival of the Emergency Services?

I would say, he got his come uppence

[Arthur Little]

Great find Arthur

, Michael ...

I would say, he got his *comeuppance

And ... only to finish up with an unceremonious, "swing(e)ging *let down" thwarting his nefarious plans.