Bozo criminal for today comes from the International File in Pretoria, South Africa where an unidentified bozo robbed an office, taking a computer, cell phones and cash and then fleeing in one of the workers’ cars, a new Toyota. Guess our bozo must have been really proud of that car, since the cops spotted him later that day washing and waxing it in full view of any and everyone in his front yard. He’s under arrest.
We’re not sure, but from the sound of this bozo story, it looks like security at Brazilian prisons could be a little tighter. From the International File in Sao Paulo, Brazil comes the story of a prison guard who stopped off at a bar on the way home for a beer. Inside he saw three people he knew…inmates from the prison where he worked. He asked the bartender about them and he told him they were regulars. Our three bozos said they weren’t trying to escape, they just liked to come down to the bar from time to time for a beer. They’ve been moved to a more secure area of the prison.
Bozo criminal for today comes from the International File in Helsinki, Finland where three unidentified bozos attempted to hold up a bank. A quick thinking bank manager convinced them to fill out a loan application instead. He gave them a $10 advance and told them to come back later when the paperwork was done. The cops simply went to the address on the loan application and arrested our bozos.
Bozo criminal for today comes from Fargo, North Dakota where it must be getting rather boring these days. Bozo Erick Powers decided that it might be fun to walk into the local convenience store with a bandanna over his face. Bad idea. The worried store clerk called 911 and our bozo had a lot of ‘splaining to do. He’s been charged with disorderly conduct.
Bozo criminal for today violated Bozo Rule Number 3487: If you’re going to use a stolen passport, check the background of the owner of the passport first. Our unidentified bozo bought a stolen passport on the black market in Russia, hoping to use it to flee the country. Things didn’t exactly work out like he had planned. As he tried to cross over into Latvia, border guards surrounded him and took him away, charging him with murder. Yep, the guy on the stolen passport was a wanted murderer. Our bozo finally explained what was going on but was still charged with presenting a false ID to officials.
Bozo criminal for today comes from Miami, Florida where perhaps bozo Daniel Gordon should have gotten himself into a little better shape before embarking on a life of crime. Our bozo successfully held up a bank and then decided to press his luck by walking to another bank nearby and holding it up, also. This bank robbing stuff must be hard work because he had to stop and rest his tired feet only a few yards from the second bank. When the cops found him resting there they asked him why he had held up the banks. And that’s when he gave them our Bozo Excuse of the Month. He told the officers he was ugly and smelled bad and no one would give him a job. Stinky is now resting his feet behind bars.
Bozo criminal for today comes from College Station, Texas, where bozo Natalie Copeland held up the Bank of America. While Natalie was waiting for the teller to get her money, she made the mistake of mentioning to another bank employee that there was a used car dealer in town with a car she had been eyeing for the last couple of months. After she left with her money, the bank employee told the cops what she had said. The police checked and, yep, our bozo had just left the lot with her new car, after coming up with a cash down payment. The cops went to the address on our bozo’s credit application and arrested her.
Bozo criminal for today comes from the International File. From Russia comes the story of a crook who was on the run and was going to try to sneak across the Ukrainian-Slovak border. Our bozo stole a passport and then had himself made up to look like the person in the picture, right down to having a large pair of artificial ears made. And wouldn’t you know it, just as our bozo was passing through customs, the glue on the fake ears came off, and the ears began to slowly slide down his head. After being arrested, our bozo blamed all his problems on the fact that he had used cheap Russian glue instead of a better Western one. Guess Elmer’s is hard to come by over there.
Bozo criminal for today comes from Ontario, New York where bozo Breanne Price was called for jury duty. As she was passing through security at the courthouse, deputies spotted something suspicious in her bag. Upon further investigation, it was determined that she had brought a baggie of marijuana and a suspicious white powder to court. Well, jury duty does get boring. We have good news and bad news. She’s off jury duty but she now has another date of her own in court.
Bozo criminal for today comes from Bonita Springs, Florida where bozo James Casey was upset with his noisy neighbors. So upset, in fact, that he drove himself to the sheriff’s office to report a disturbance. Which would have been fine except that he drove himself to the sheriff’s office in a stolen car. One that he had carjacked a few days earlier and one that the police were looking for. He’s under arrest.
Bozo criminal for today comes from Waterbury, Connecticut where two unidentified bozos wanted to buy a house. It’s what they wanted to use as a downpayment that got them into trouble. They offered the seller a pound of cocaine, plus $20,000 in cash. The seller called the cops. Our bozos now have a new residence–in jail.
Thanks to Bozo News Hawk David Alford for sending in today’s report. From Cleveland, Ohio comes the story of bozo Kenneth Kindle who was wanted by U.S. Marshalls. In fact, they released a picture of him that was printed last week by the Cleveland Plain Dealer newspaper. It must not have been a very flattering shot, as our bozo called the marshall’s office to complain. They traced his call and agents went to his home and arrested him.
Bozo criminal for today violated Bozo Rule Number 6789: When you’ve got it, don’t flaunt it. From Reno, Nevada comes the story of bozo Ernest Dugan who stole a large amount of money while renovating a woman’s house. Flush with cash, he called his landlord, who also happened to be a police officer, and told him he had $50,000 and wanted to pay his rent several years in advance. The cop smelled a rat and sent several officers to investigate. Our bozo was arrested when they found $90,000 in cash in his room.
From the International File in Bremen, Germany comes the story of the most inept bozo we’ve come across in a while. The man broke into a lumberyard and destroyed the coffee machine looking for money before discovering it took only tokens, not cash. He failed to notice a large sign on the machine stating that fact. He then stole a mobile phone, which only worked on the grounds of the company. He also grabbed a cordless screwdriver but forgot to get the batteries and a charger. All this activity caused him to work up a thirst which he quenched with a can of coke that had been sitting on in one of the offices and was more than a year past its expiration date. The cops are looking for a bozo with a bellyache stuck with a lot of junk.
Thanks to Bozo News Hawk Glen Snow for sending in today’s report. From Hendersonville, North Carolina comes the story of bozo Michael Landers who entered a sandwich shop wearing a mask and a cap over his head plus a pair of very baggy pants. When he grabbed for the cash register, he fell over the counter and then ran out of the restaurant without getting a dime. When some of the shop employees gave chase, our bozo attempted to climb over a fence and that’s when those baggy pants got him into trouble. The pants snagged on a fence post, leaving him hanging upside down. A customer and store employee made sure he stayed put until the cops could come by and unsnag him.
Thanks to several Bozo News Hawks for sending in today’s report. From Stuart, Florida comes the story of bozo Shawn Baker who tried to purchase a hot dog and a beer at a convenience store. When the clerk asked our bozo if he was old enough to buy the beer, he showed her a gun tucked into his waistband. When she asked if the gun was real, our bozo put the gun and his ID in the money tray under the protective glass and slid it over. The clerk snatched the gun and called the cops while our bozo fled without paying for his hot dog and beer. And to make the case even easier for the cops he called back about 30 minutes later and asked if he could stop by and pick up his gun and ID. Police officers were waiting when he arrived.
Thanks to Bozo News Hawk Jared Smith for sending in today’ report. From Orem, Utah comes the story of 18 year old bozo Thomas Ellis. One day last week the cops came knocking at hour bozo’s door with a warrant for the arrest of his 38 year old roommate. Our bozo allowed the officers into the apartment and after they made their arrest he became agitated. He asked the officers what right they had to come into the apartment and arrest his friend. They reminded him that he had allowed them in. At this point he sealed his place in the Bozo Hall of Fame. He asked the officers why didn’t they just go ahead and arrest him, too, since he had two outstanding warrants. After checking out his story, the officers granted him his wish.
Bozo criminal for today comes from the International File in London, England where Linda Robson was mugged outside her home. A thief on a bicycle suddenly appeared, punched her in the face, grabbed the plastic bag she was carrying and sped away. Boy, was he disappointed when he got to a safe place and took a look inside that bag. He didn’t find the valuables he was hoping for. You see, Linda’s new puppy had just had an "accident" inside the house and she had cleaned it up and was carrying it to the trash when our bozo surprised her and snatched the bag.
Thanks to Bozo News Hawk Marshall Nabors for sending in today’s report, which comes from Muncie, Indiana where bozo Paul Livingston broke into a house and rummaged around, getting away with a few items. It was what our bozo left behind that got him into trouble. Police found the object and had no trouble tracking him down. Apparently he had lost it when he stumbled while inside the house. And exactly what was it that he had lost? His false teeth, which by Indiana law must have the owner’s name engraved on them.
Thanks to Bozo News Hawk Mike Frank for sending in today’s report. From Wooster, Ohio comes the story of a teenager who was not really a criminal but he certainly qualifies as a first rate bozo. 18 year old Thomas Parker was showing off to some friends at the K-Mart where he worked when he bet them that he could fit into a four foot by two foot safe. After squeezing himself inside, the door was shut and, you guessed it, the safe locked. When they couldn’t get it open, the fire department and a locksmith were called. Our bozo was rescued, hot, sweaty and embarrassed but none the worse for wear.