A bad/good night for a would be robber.

[gun toting monkeyboy]

Ok, you guys gotta go see this one. Or perhaps somebody a bit more talented than me can post it here.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2009/06/02/2009-06-02_convenience_store_robber_begs_for_mercy_and_.html

I love the quote from the store owner on why he was never afraid. As much as the press would have loved to bash the guy for owning a gun, they couldn't find anything to pick on him about. And it was too good of a story for them to ignore.

-Mb

[nick]

Haven't heard of a Hi-Point 995 used for self-defense before. Then again, it IS a carbine

EDIT: They called it a rifle and a shotgun, of course. Well, technically, it's a rifle, but calling it a shotgun...

[Dr Rockso]

He could have used the $40 toward an ATI stock for that ugly thing.

[nick]

The article says he's been in business for 6 months, which probably explains the generosity. I doubt he'll be as well-inclined after a few years and 10 or so robbery attempts.

[Rekrab]

Now every thief in New York knows where to go for a handout >.>

[Darklyte27]

should have made him sweep his floor too

[JDay]

The robber played him for a fool, notice how he runs off when the owner had his back turned.

[Casual_Shooter]

He should have made the BG take off his mask and look at the camera before he handed him the money.

[hkusp9c]

If it was a gun instead of a "bat", the outcome would have been not so fortunate for either of them.

[shoupdawg]

Neat story.

[packnrat]

Bs.

and when the bg does his next job he will have a gun.

[capntroy]

Notice that he picked up his bat as he ran out, probably needed it for his next store visit