Dumb thieves snagged by snake
2010-09-09 12:34
Melbourne - Two "dumb and dumber" alleged pet thieves wrestled a stolen python in a McDonald's restaurant car park as astonished customers looked on, Australian police said on Thursday.
The men, aged 22 and 24, struggled with the 1.5m snake, named Boris, which was "not happy" at being removed from its container after being stolen from a Melbourne pet shop.
"In all honesty, it's just a case of dumb and dumber," Detective Sergeant Andrew Beams told public broadcaster ABC.
"Anyone who gets out there with a one-and-a-half metre python in a McDonald's carpark, they're pretty dumb."
Totally Reptiles owner Jodie Graham said Boris, who is safely back at the pet shop, has a "very nice personality" and was upset at not being handled properly.
"He was a bit cold and stressed so I have him in the tank warming up. I am just glad to get him back," she said.
The two men were arrested and charged with offences including burglary and theft.
- SAPA