Relatively Dumb
The suspects in a car theft case in Redlands, Calif., were easy to identify after they found a disposable camera in the car, used it to take photos of themselves, and then left it behind when they dumped the ride. Police developed the film and recognized Albert Engelsman, 28, and Matthew Montanez, 22, who were charged with auto theft. Engelsman helped by wearing the same shirt as he wore in the photos when he was arrested. “I think, in general, what I find is that crooks, as a class of people, are not the brightest,” a police spokesman said. “But every once in a while you run into some that make others look like Einstein.” (San Bernardino Sun) ...Which isn’t saying much, considering he’s dead.
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