A Kokomo, Indiana man who begged neighbors not to call police was arrested after he was rescued dangling from a utility pole.
Sargent Bruce Rood said a 26-year-old man used shoe spikes to climb more than 20 feet up the pole when he become stuck Tuesday night.
Neighbors called 911 despite his protests and when officers arrived, they found him hanging from a climbing strap around his waist.
Officers took the man into custody after determining that he had two outstanding warrants.
He remained jailed on Thursday.
Police are also investigating thefts of copper wire from utility poles in the area.
The man told officers he was just trying out his new shoe spikes.
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