This Exists: Suspected Burglars’ Ingenious Plan Falls Apart When Napkin Falls Off Security Camera

Oh, the best laid plans of mice and men… Two California burglars probably thought they had the best plan to rob an ATM in an Anaheim Wienerschnitzel. Why not use napkins to cover up the security cameras, right? Napkins are everywhere in restaurants and they’re soooo sturdy!

Unfortunately, one of the napkins slipped off and the police are now looking for the two men, one of whom looked straight into the camera.

From CBS 2 in Los Angeles:

“The photographed suspect is described as a black male, 5’7?, medium build with black hair and mustache. He is seen wearing all-black clothing including gloves and a Dickies baseball cap.

The second suspect is described as a black male, also 5’7?, medium build, all-black clothing and gloves.

Anyone with information about this burglary or the identity of the suspects is asked to call Detective Chris Cooper at (714) 765-1185.”

Ah, foiled by a napkin! That’s the worst. In fact, after this mishap, I wouldn’t be surprised if the criminals vow to never use napkins again. Of course, that could possibly just speed up their eventual capture. Police can just look for the two guys with filthy hands.

Watch a news report from LA’s KTLA below:

(h/t HuffPo)

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