Ken Gargett Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 A QUEENSLAND man is savouring the sweet taste of revenge after setting a trap for a thief who broke into his car and swiped his mobile phone. When the victim realised he'd been robbed, he called his phone and to his surprise the thief answered. The thief said he'd return the phone and other pilfered items at an agreed rendezvous point in Toowoomba, west of Brisbane, but only if the victim coughed up some cash. The victim contacted police and when the thief showed up to collect his bounty on Wednesday, police swooped. An 18-year-old has been charged with breaking into a car, theft and extortion. He's due to face Toowoomba Magistrates Court today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leojvs Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 oh man. With a title "dumber than soup" I had to read it. What a ******! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigcars Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 *You know police persons say they figure that's why some people resort to crime - they're too dumb to do anything else or hold a real job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechenman Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 *You know police persons say they figure that's why some people resort to crime - they're too dumb to do anything else or hold a real job. I think that is true for the common criminal, but to be a true criminal mastermind...I think you need to be pretty damn smart. Who are these people? Sadly, I'm not smart enough to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubanface Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 You find some comical stuff Ken. What a moron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKA27 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 He's from Toowoomba, say no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 He's from Toowoomba, say no more. to be fair, it never says that. i assumed he was a southerner travelling around up here (not allowed to say across from nz). it does point out that he was outwitted by a qlder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 to be fair, it never says that. i assumed he was a southerner travelling around up here (not allowed to say across from nz). it does point out that he was outwitted by a qlder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsd Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leopolis Semper Fidelis Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 to be fair, it never says that. i assumed he was a southerner travelling around up here (not allowed to say across from nz). it does point out that he was outwitted by a qlder. Probably a Kiwi - the Aussies are easy pickings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigFish Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 In my country that man would have a line of "civil liberty" lawyers begging to take his case so they could sue the police for entrapment and interfering with his rights to burgle in privacy or engage in contractual negotiations with another party!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disburden Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I am a banker from NY state in the US and I can top that. A bank robber came into one of my companies branches and tried to Rob the teller... The teller told him they couldn't give him his money without any ID... The robber went to his car and GOT THE ID and brought it to the teller so he could rob her. I am sure I don't need to say that he's some dudes boyfriend somewhere by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckSARTech Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I am a banker from NY state in the US and I can top that.A bank robber came into one of my companies branches and tried to Rob the teller... The teller told him they couldn't give him his money without any ID... The robber went to his car and GOT THE ID and brought it to the teller so he could rob her. I am sure I don't need to say that he's some dudes boyfriend somewhere by now. Yup, that sounds like some that we've had on this side, too! It's amazing - the variance in criminals anymore; the absolutely daft, that you almost feel like not handcuffing and giving another chance to, and then the completely genious yet psychotic that are true dangers to everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSky Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Yup, that sounds like some that we've had on this side, too! It's amazing - the variance in criminals anymore; the absolutely daft, that you almost feel like not handcuffing and giving another chance to, and then the completely genious yet psychotic that are true dangers to everyone. Almost as dumb as that 911 call I heard about a year ago... the guy called 911 to report a drunk driver while he was driving: himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leopolis Semper Fidelis Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Almost as dumb as that 911 call I heard about a year ago... the guy called 911 to report a drunk driver while he was driving: himself. This reminds me of Otis in The Andy Griffith Show who locked himself in the clink when intoxicated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Ah yes Toowoomba, bogans on a hilltop. Or iff you like. Hilltop hillbillies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samb Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Wow, what a dumbass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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