Most criminals are just not-so-bright people on what is likely to become the worst day of their life. Here's a rundown of your daily loser for the month of January, 2008.
Just how do you explain what a crowbar is doing down your pants . . . at church?
Jan. 29: Radio Station Burned Over Song Squabble
Generally, DJs aren't obligated to play requests, simply because they're requets. Arson is a different matter.Bad guys have tried all sorts of things to throw police dogs off their trail. Here's one scheme that didn't work.
Jan. 27: Getaway Public Bus Not a Good Idea
A bank robbery suspect was arrested while waiting at a bus stop to leave the scene of the crime. As Sandy Springs police Lt. Steve Rose said, "That just wasn't too bright."Jan. 26: Robber Shoots Self in Foot
. . . And I thought I shot myself in the foot by studying journalism. (Story Deleted)Two men on a motorcycle grabbed a housewife, pulled out a machete, and cut off the hair she had been growing for two decades. Police say they apparently wanted to fashion it into a wig.
Jan. 24: Pair Accused of Stealing, Eating Pet Dog
Two former golf club employees are being charged with stealing and eating an 8-month-old German shepherd-Labrador mix named Caddy. They soon be headed for the dog-eat-dog-eater world of prison. (Story Deleted)Jan. 23: The Ultimate Panty Raid Ends Badly
Question: If you steal 93 pounds of women's undergarments, just how many bras and panties are you stealing? the answer is 1,613. The other question is how much time will that will amount to in prison-issue skivvies. (Story Deleted)A card game ends badly for a man who apparently doesn't know when to hold 'em, when to fold 'em, and when to hobble away.
Jan. 21: Birdbrains Rob Cuckoo Restaurant
A pair of crooks had plotted to rob the Cuckoo Restaurant of what they thought would be $30,000. They ended up with a bag of dinner rolls, and one thief shot the other. (Story expired)
