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Authorities: Unsuspecting Victim Gives Burglar Ride Home

WATERBORO, Maine - Authorities say a burglar had a bite to eat, watched TV and even got a ride home from his unsuspecting victim in Maine.The York County sheriff's office said 35-year-old Derek Tarbox broke into a Waterboro home Sunday afternoon, took a shower, got dressed in the homeowner's clothing and was watching television when the homeowner arrived. The intruder said he mistakenly thought the house belonged to a friend and asked for a ride a home.
 
The homeowner told authorities the scenario seemed unusual, but plausible, so he drove him to a house in Hollis. He late realized his home had been ransacked.
 
Investigators arrested Tarbox in Limerick. He was due to be arraigned on burglary and other charges Wednesday. It was unclear if he has a lawyer.