‘Are you stupid?’

[marmar]

Bungling armed robber caught after returning to shop he tried to raid... to ask for his COAT back

By Stephen Hull
Last updated at 3:47 PM on 16th September 2011





When the attempted armed robbery was foiled by a brave shopkeeper, Anthony Gorman could at least be happy he made his escape without being apprehended.

He was dragged around the store and had his gun, balaclava and hoodie-style jacket taken and was chased off empty handed.

But seemingly oblivious to the adage about never returning to the scene the crime, the gormless 21-year-old returned minutes later to ‘politely’ beg for his favourite £200 coat back.

Surprised shopkeeper Michael Singh, who had been meditating when the raid happened, simply turned to his attacker and asked: ‘Are you stupid?’ ............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2038093/Bungling-armed-robber-caught-returning-shop-tried-raid--ask-COAT-back.html

[hobbit709]

1. Why yes, he is. Exceedingly so.

[Snotcicles]

2. By looking at that photo, I say BS on the adage "you can't judge a book by it's cover" nt

[Mnemosyne]

4. I was going to note he looks dumber than a box of rocks, but

didn't want to insult rocks.

[Odin2005]

3. All the smart criminals are either white collar crime or are organized crime bosses.

The average criminal is a mental midget.