A dozy suspect’s ‘foolproof’ effort to avert being detained didn’t go as well as he’d hoped after he was spotted hiding behind a small plant.
The male getting away the scene of a supposed heist looked for sanctuary behind the bush, just to understand it was hardly taller than him.
CCTV revealed the male diminishing the roadway as armed policeman on motorcycles combed the location.
He darted behind the plant prior to attempting to climb up into it, hoping they wouldn’t identify him.
But the he quickly discovered to his expense that it was far too little to hide him and officers quickly saw him.
They intended their guns at him prior to he was bundled to the ground in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The dopey male – presumed of robbing a shipment chauffeur – was detained with a supposed accomplice.
The chauffeur had actually been dropping off materials to regional stores when he was targeted.
Two guys threatened him with a weapon prior to requiring he turn over the secrets to his van.
But the quick-thinking chauffeur called the authorities as the burglars attempted to begin the lorry.
The authorities were rapidly on scene last Friday and the duo attempted to leave empty-handed.
Two guys were later on charged with tried burglary.
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