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12 times people got caught out on Google Street View

From breaking the law to some strange outfits, here's the strangest things Google street view has captured...
By Theresa Caney
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1

Husband caught smoking when he told his wife he'd quit

Property, Photograph, Road surface, Leaf, Asphalt, Public space, Real estate, Brick, Sidewalk, Concrete,

Google has been capturing every street around the world since 2007, using its Street View technology and special fleet of camera-wielding cars.

Some people have had issues with privacy over this mammoth undertaking, but most people have enjoyed being able to look at their own house from above or try and look inside celebrity's windows!

HAS GOOGLE FOUND THE LOCH NESS MONSTER?

However, sometimes people were caught out on Google street view camera when they least expected it - and made for some pretty funny/weird situtations for the general public to try and decode....

2

Breaking in or escaping?

Window, Property, Neighbourhood, Automotive exterior, Facade, Real estate, Automotive lighting, Metropolitan area, Commercial building, Urban design,

Google has been capturing every street around the world since 2007, using its Street View technology and special fleet of camera-wielding cars.

Some people have had issues with privacy over this mammoth undertaking, but most people have enjoyed being able to look at their own house from above or try and look inside celebrity's windows!

HAS GOOGLE FOUND THE LOCH NESS MONSTER?

However, sometimes people were caught out on Google street view camera when they least expected it - and made for some pretty funny/weird situtations for the general public to try and decode....

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3

Two robbers dressed up as er, robbers

Asphalt, Signage, Sidewalk, Urban design, Skateboarding, Pedestrian, Skateboarder, Concrete, Boardsport, Driveway,

Google has been capturing every street around the world since 2007, using its Street View technology and special fleet of camera-wielding cars.

Some people have had issues with privacy over this mammoth undertaking, but most people have enjoyed being able to look at their own house from above or try and look inside celebrity's windows!

HAS GOOGLE FOUND THE LOCH NESS MONSTER?

However, sometimes people were caught out on Google street view camera when they least expected it - and made for some pretty funny/weird situtations for the general public to try and decode....

4

Either a drugs deal or a very generous passer-by...

Windshield, Automotive window part, Service, Employment, Job, Engineering, Screenshot, Hood, Map,

Google has been capturing every street around the world since 2007, using its Street View technology and special fleet of camera-wielding cars.

Some people have had issues with privacy over this mammoth undertaking, but most people have enjoyed being able to look at their own house from above or try and look inside celebrity's windows!

HAS GOOGLE FOUND THE LOCH NESS MONSTER?

However, sometimes people were caught out on Google street view camera when they least expected it - and made for some pretty funny/weird situtations for the general public to try and decode....

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5

Bit worrying that the Goolge vehicle didn't stop to put out this fire

Pollution, Smoke, Fire, Heat, Residential area, Roof, Explosion, Gas, Flame, Village,

Google has been capturing every street around the world since 2007, using its Street View technology and special fleet of camera-wielding cars.

Some people have had issues with privacy over this mammoth undertaking, but most people have enjoyed being able to look at their own house from above or try and look inside celebrity's windows!

HAS GOOGLE FOUND THE LOCH NESS MONSTER?

However, sometimes people were caught out on Google street view camera when they least expected it - and made for some pretty funny/weird situtations for the general public to try and decode....

6

This man is chasing a bear. Of course.

Human, Carnivore, Bear, Adaptation, Terrestrial animal, Brown bear, Fur, American black bear, Animal training, Zoo,

Google has been capturing every street around the world since 2007, using its Street View technology and special fleet of camera-wielding cars.

Some people have had issues with privacy over this mammoth undertaking, but most people have enjoyed being able to look at their own house from above or try and look inside celebrity's windows!

HAS GOOGLE FOUND THE LOCH NESS MONSTER?

However, sometimes people were caught out on Google street view camera when they least expected it - and made for some pretty funny/weird situtations for the general public to try and decode....

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7

The classic 'covering a car in post-its' prank

Lane, Multimedia, Aircraft, Screenshot, Video game software,

Google has been capturing every street around the world since 2007, using its Street View technology and special fleet of camera-wielding cars.

Some people have had issues with privacy over this mammoth undertaking, but most people have enjoyed being able to look at their own house from above or try and look inside celebrity's windows!

HAS GOOGLE FOUND THE LOCH NESS MONSTER?

However, sometimes people were caught out on Google street view camera when they least expected it - and made for some pretty funny/weird situtations for the general public to try and decode....

8

A man apparently climbing in his own boot

Automotive exterior, Fender, Vehicle door, Bumper, Trunk, Alloy wheel, Personal luxury car, Luxury vehicle, Hood, Classic car,

Google has been capturing every street around the world since 2007, using its Street View technology and special fleet of camera-wielding cars.

Some people have had issues with privacy over this mammoth undertaking, but most people have enjoyed being able to look at their own house from above or try and look inside celebrity's windows!

HAS GOOGLE FOUND THE LOCH NESS MONSTER?

However, sometimes people were caught out on Google street view camera when they least expected it - and made for some pretty funny/weird situtations for the general public to try and decode....

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9

A woman enjoys a free shower. In a park fountain

Shrub, Urban design, Sidewalk, Lawn, Arecales, Palm tree, Walkway, Figurine, Landscaping, Overpass,

Google has been capturing every street around the world since 2007, using its Street View technology and special fleet of camera-wielding cars.

Some people have had issues with privacy over this mammoth undertaking, but most people have enjoyed being able to look at their own house from above or try and look inside celebrity's windows!

HAS GOOGLE FOUND THE LOCH NESS MONSTER?

However, sometimes people were caught out on Google street view camera when they least expected it - and made for some pretty funny/weird situtations for the general public to try and decode....

10

Something tells us the owner of this toilet-roll covered house was away at the time

Branch, Property, Neighbourhood, House, Residential area, Twig, Roof, Home, Yard, Driveway,

Google has been capturing every street around the world since 2007, using its Street View technology and special fleet of camera-wielding cars.

Some people have had issues with privacy over this mammoth undertaking, but most people have enjoyed being able to look at their own house from above or try and look inside celebrity's windows!

HAS GOOGLE FOUND THE LOCH NESS MONSTER?

However, sometimes people were caught out on Google street view camera when they least expected it - and made for some pretty funny/weird situtations for the general public to try and decode....

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11

Nothing wrong with enjoy a little naked read on your own porch, is there?

Human leg, Elbow, Barechested, Knee, Muscle, Home, Foot, Barefoot, Siding, Backyard,

Google has been capturing every street around the world since 2007, using its Street View technology and special fleet of camera-wielding cars.

Some people have had issues with privacy over this mammoth undertaking, but most people have enjoyed being able to look at their own house from above or try and look inside celebrity's windows!

HAS GOOGLE FOUND THE LOCH NESS MONSTER?

However, sometimes people were caught out on Google street view camera when they least expected it - and made for some pretty funny/weird situtations for the general public to try and decode....

12

Seems like this horse man was simply watching the world go by...

Infrastructure, Road surface, Asphalt, Wall, Street fashion, Purple, Concrete, Sidewalk, Grey, Composite material,

Google has been capturing every street around the world since 2007, using its Street View technology and special fleet of camera-wielding cars.

Some people have had issues with privacy over this mammoth undertaking, but most people have enjoyed being able to look at their own house from above or try and look inside celebrity's windows!

HAS GOOGLE FOUND THE LOCH NESS MONSTER?

However, sometimes people were caught out on Google street view camera when they least expected it - and made for some pretty funny/weird situtations for the general public to try and decode....

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