Happy Valentine’s Day! You might end up in jail.
This is the unusual message various police departments are encouraging ex-partners of wanted criminals to consider, seemingly as a tongue-in-cheek response to fractured relationships.
The Clark County Sheriff’s Department in Washington, near Portland, Oregon, shared a video suggesting that Valentine’s Day could offer a “warrant health check” for those interested in an unconventional romantic escape.
Meanwhile, the Uxbridge Police Department in Massachusetts posted a humorous poem on Facebook, poking fun at an individual with a valid warrant.
“Roses are red, violets are blue,” the post began. “If your ex has a warrant, we have something special for you.”
Uxbridge, a quaint town with about 14,000 residents, lies around 60 miles southwest of Boston. In this small community, creativity knows no bounds.
Continuing the playful tone, the post stated, “This Valentine’s Day, give a gift that truly arrives. A ride with flashing lights and the promise of closure.”
The department’s graphic featured vibrant pink hearts and proclaimed: “Got an ex with a warrant? We may not fix your love life, but we can assist with outstanding warrants. Share their location, and we’ll pay them a visit on Valentine’s Day.”
Ending on a cheeky note, the post declared, “Love fades, but warrants don’t.”
The imagery included a depiction of a prison cell alongside the department’s contact number.
Similarly, a post from the police in Bradenton, Florida, made its rounds. They suggested offering a unique Valentine’s surprise for an ex during a rather inauspicious Friday the 13th, urging people to confront their toxic pasts.
“Want an unusual last-minute Valentine’s Day surprise for your ex that you won’t be able to shake off? The Bradenton Police want you to take a firm stance against your ex-girlfriend,” read the post.
Additionally, they remarked, “We can’t mend your love life… but we can help you move forward in a positive light. Assist us in maintaining community safety while you heal from your heartbreak.”
In California, the Santa Maria Police Department shared a video showing an officer unveiling handcuffs from a heart-shaped box.
“Still thinking about that ex-boyfriend with a felony warrant? Reach out to us,” the caption for the video suggested. Read.
