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"We called the police, and they tried everything and eventually smashed the back window," Penny told Metro. But the officers were too large to fit through the small opening.

"A policeman put his jumper down on the window to protect from the glass, and Batman crawled in to fetch the keys," Penny said.

"I always feel like a superhero, but that day was special," Zavi told Metro.

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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