Not-So-Smooth Criminals – Ep. 7

A marijuana grower who calls the cops when kids steal from his illegal crop; a would-be supermarket robber who posts his plans on social media; a vain vandal doesn’t like the photo on his “Wanted” poster – so he sends law enforcement a better one.  What’s that saying? “You can’t make this stuff up?” You really can’t!  Escape into the Escape Pod with co-hosts Julie and Charity for a not-so-terrifying episode about not-so-smooth criminals. Plus, we welcome back popular podcast guest Chad, who offers his own commentary on these ridiculous attempts at criminal activity.    Bullet Points of Key Topics and Markers:  Topic #1 6:05 A man from the UK posts his plans to rob a supermarket on Facebook.  Topic #2 17:08   Hosts discuss how the prevalence of social media plays into these acts.  Topic #3 26:35   Stories from law enforcement about people trying to outsmart the police. Topic #4 45:05   A shoplifter stops to flirt with the store clerk.    Resources & Links  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6991115/Man-calls-police-CANNABIS-plants-stolen-charged-officers-more.html   https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-10/cannabis-theft-man-pleads-guilty-in-alice-springs/12338590   https://www.businessinsider.com/scottish-man-jailed-after-reporting-stolen-marijuana-to-police-2011-10   https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-15259996   https://www.smh.com.au/national/man-calls-cops-about-cannabis-theft-is-arrested-himself-20031217-gdhzy2.html   https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-35785834  https://metro.co.uk/2014/03/20/worst-burglar-ever-takes-selfie-at-crime-scene-sends-it-to-victims-colleagues-4667765/  https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-norfolk-32256720 https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/01/12/an-ohio-fugitive-sent-police-a-selfie-because-he-didnt-like-his-mug-shot/   https://www.police1.com/bizarre/articles/top-5-failed-attempts-to-beat-a-breathalyzer-FkOWtA57zyknSoCb/   https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/florida-man-tries-to-pawn-stolen-jewelry-at-store-managed-by-woman-whose-home-he-just-robbed-6523630   https://www.upi.com/Archives/1985/10/23/Dennis-Newton-was-on-trial-for-the-armed-robbery/7718498888000/   https://list25.com/25-dumbest-criminals-and-how-they-got-caught/  https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna23421960      Episode Link & Contact Information  Sign up to be a Patron today! Get access to the Patron-Only Facebook Group, Bonus Episodes, and more.   https://www.escapepod.live  General mail: [email protected]   Submit listener stories: [email protected]