In 1994, Seattle, Washington, was the stage for a peculiar burglary attempt that turned into a comedy of errors. A would-be burglar tried to enter a house through the chimney, only to become hopelessly lodged within. Firefighters were called to dismantle part of the chimney to free him, and the unusual rescue drew a curious crowd of neighbors. The bungled break-in ended with the perpetrator’s arrest, as spectators were left entertained by the farcical incident, now known as the Seattle Chimney Caper.