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Thief falls into mud during getaway attempt

A man, aged 46 and under the influence of alcohol, attempted to steal a donation box from an ice cream shop in Menden (Märkischer Kreis). However, he fell into a mud puddle during his getaway, causing him to lose the box. Police reported this incident on Monday.

View of a police emblem on a police car in NRW.
View of a police emblem on a police car in NRW.

Märkischer Kreis is a German local newspaper. - Thief falls into mud during getaway attempt

A short while later, law enforcement arrested the individual: his pants occupied by dirt and moisture as they described. The collection box was adequately secured, the man handed a trespassing notice, and a report logged for burglary.

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The thief's getaway in North Rhine-Westphalia's Märkischer Kreis on Sunday took an unexpected turn when he slipped into a mud pit near an ice cream parlor. The incident was widely reported in local newspapers, including Märkischer Kreis. Despite the embarrassing incident, the individual was charged with theft.

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