con artists and shoplifters sometimes create a distraction to facilitate their crimes. armed robbers may create a distraction after their robbery, such as pulling a fire alarm, to create confusion and aid in their getaway. in a more serious case of crime, norwegian anders behring breivik exploded a car bomb in oslo city. it was a reportedly distraction that directed police resources to oslo city, allowing him to carry out his shooting spree unopposed on utøya island.