The Mophead Caper
In Estero, Florida, a man wearing a mop on his head attempted to rob a gas station this week. Could be he had a secret yearning for dreadlocks, and this was the closest he could get. More likely, he was following in the footsteps of his hero, the Duct Tape Bandit.
When the cashier was too slow to hand over the money, the impatient scamp up and left. Although the not-so-clever caper was caught on tape, he is still missing. Police investigators will review the surveillance tapes, hoping to run across a few clues to the man’s identity.
Meanwhile, anyone spotting a redneck hanging out with a big white, janitorial mop atop his head is asked to contact the Estero Police Department immediately. He ain’t there to clean up the streets. Warning: He may still be sporting the mop handle.
These good ol’ boys in their odd disguises seem to be making a redneck crime fashion statement. Reckon this spells trouble for the ski mask industry?–Tex
Thanks for lightening the news! A delightful blog.
Comment by Pat — August 20, 2007 @ 11:16 am
You almost need a file cabinet titled What In The World Are People Thinking to file these stories in. They seriously needed to grow up with my mother who could put the fear of God in you with one look.
Comment by Helen Ginger — August 22, 2007 @ 10:57 am